Equilibrium Endocrinology and Diabetes Center

10/23/2025

From sharps to test strips, diabetes supplies need safe handling. Discover disposal and recycling options: healthline.com/health/diabetes/diabetes-supplies-disposal-and-recycling

You can dispose of used diabetes supplies in several ways, especially sharp medical supplies. These may include empty glass insulin vials or cartridges, insulin syringes, pen cap needles, glucose meter lancets, and insulin pump infusion sets or CGM supplies.

10/20/2025

Taking care of your teeth may also protect your brain and hearing. Discover the important links: dailycaring.com/link-between-oral-health-hearing-loss-dementia-risk

New research reveals a powerful connection between senior dental care, treating hearing loss, and reducing dementia risk. Learn the science and get actionable tips for caregivers.

10/16/2025

Hormones play a vital role in women’s health, affecting energy, mood, and fertility. Learn about the most common endocrine disorders that impact women today.

Learn about the most common endocrine issues affecting women’s health, including thyroid disorders, PCOS, and diabetes, from Equilibrium Endocrinology in Ladson, SC.

10/13/2025

Managing diabetes can be overwhelming, but mental health support makes a difference. Explore ways to make daily life easier: www.diabetes.org/health-wellness/mental-health/make-living-with-diabetes-easier

10/09/2025

If you or someone you know is managing vitiligo, it's important to stay informed about its potential connection to autoimmune conditions, particularly thyroid disease.

Adults with vitiligo show a higher prevalence of thyroid disease, alopecia areata, rheumatoid arthritis, and type 1 diabetes, a meta-analysis shows.

10/06/2025

Gain insights into how Type 1 diabetes can impact pregnancy and explore the latest research aimed at improving outcomes for both mother and baby.

Researchers are inviting pregnant individuals with type 1 diabetes to take part in an online study that will gather real-world insights into diabetes management during pregnancy to improve future research and clinical care.

10/02/2025

Endocrine hypertension is caused by hormone imbalances, not just lifestyle factors. Learn the signs and causes: endocrinology4u.com/endocrine-hypertension-causes

Learn about the types and hormonal causes of endocrine hypertension. Discover how hormonal imbalances impact blood pressure and available treatment options.

09/29/2025

High insulin levels don’t always mean diabetes, but they can signal other health issues. Here’s what to know: www.healthline.com/health/hyperinsulinemia

Hyperinsulinemia is abnormally high levels of insulin in your body. We’ll explain its symptoms, causes, and how to treat it.

09/25/2025

GLP-1 medications are well-known, but do supplements claiming similar benefits actually work? Find out here: www.diatribe.org/diet-and-nutrition/do-glp-1-supplements-work

Dietary supplements like Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme GLP-1 Daily have hit the market recently, but experts say these supplements lack the data and evidence needed to support their weight loss claims.

09/22/2025

Living with diabetes brings daily challenges. The Diabetes Day by Day podcast shares practical advice from Dr. Neil Skolnik and Dr. Sara Wettergreen. https://diabetesdaybyday.libsyn.com/site

Diabetes Day by Day is a podcast intended for people with diabetes and their caregivers. In each episode, Neil Skolnik, MD, and Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, will discuss the everyday challenges of living with diabetes and will offer practical advice for overcoming those challenges. Join....

09/18/2025

Discover how hormone imbalances can impact your overall health and lead to endocrine disorders in our latest article on Equilibrium Endocrinology. Learn crucial insights and practical advice from our team of experts to help you maintain optimal well-being.

Understand the link between hormone imbalances and endocrine disorders, including common symptoms and treatment options.

09/15/2025

From everyday products to environmental exposure, Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals may be more common than you think. Discover how they impact the body: www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/edcs

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are substances in the environment (air, soil, or water supply), food sources, personal care products, and manufactured products that interfere with the normal function of your body’s endocrine system.