Beta and Bloom Diabetes and Wellness Clinic

04/02/2026

👁️ Thyroid Eye Disease (TED): What You Should Know-
Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune condition often linked to Graves’ disease that affects the tissues behind the eyes. It can change both how your eyes feel and how they look.
Common symptoms:
• Eye bulging or pressure- this is a LATE sign
• Dryness, irritation, or excessive tearing
• Light sensitivity
• Double vision
• Eyelid retraction (wide, “staring” appearance)
What increases your risk: • Smoking (strongest risk factor)
• Uncontrolled thyroid levels
• High thyroid antibodies
What helps: • Keep thyroid levels stable
• Use artificial tears regularly
• Protect eyes from wind and light
• Sleep with your head elevated

🚨 Seek care right away if you notice vision changes, color changes, or worsening pain.
Early recognition and treatment can prevent long-term complications and improve outcomes.
If you’re experiencing symptoms or have concerns about your thyroid or eyes, we’re here to help.

03/26/2026

Cortisol screening is something I am passionate about! If you dont look, you dont ever find it!!!

Struggling with high sugars that don’t make sense? Cortisol might be part of the picture.
What cortisol does to glucose • Increases liver glucose output
• Reduces insulin sensitivity
• Raises fasting glucose
• Can drive post-meal spikes

This is why stress, illness, or poor sleep can push sugars up fast!

When to think about cortisol in diabetes?

Fasting glucose rising despite stable meds
• A1C climbing without diet changes
• Increased abdominal weight
• High blood pressure + worsening sugars
• Hard-to-control diabetes on multiple meds
Minimal weight loss on a GLP-1

How we check it-
• Dexamethasone suppression test, checks if cortisol can be turned off
• 24-hour urine cortisol, measures total daily output
A random cortisol level alone is not reliable.

Why it matters ?
Unchecked cortisol excess can:
• Increase insulin resistance by 30 to 50 percent
• Raise A1C even with treatment
• Accelerate fat accumulation in the abdomen

The takeaway If glucose trends are worsening without a clear reason, cortisol is worth evaluating, but only with the right tests.
If your numbers are not adding up, there is always a reason!! The goal is finding the right one.

03/10/2026

Manic Monday at Beta & Bloom!

Mondays come in fast, and today was no exception. Our team jumped right into a full schedule helping patients tackle everything from blood sugar swings and thyroid concerns to hormone balance and metabolic health.

A few things we focused on today:• Fine-tuning diabetes medications and CGM data• Helping patients understand their lab results• Building realistic nutrition and lifestyle plans• Supporting long-term thyroid and hormone health

Every visit is a chance to make small adjustments that lead to better long-term health.

If your numbers have been confusing, frustrating, or just not improving the way you hoped, we are here to help you figure it out.

Here’s to a strong start to the week. Let’s keep moving forward together.

03/04/2026

Snack time does not have to spike your glucose
Let’s play a quick game.
Which snack would you choose?
A️Crackers by themselves
B Crackers + cheese + a few almonds

A️ Banana alone
B️ Banana + peanut butter

A️Rice cake
B️ Rice cake + avocado + everything seasoning

If you picked mostly B, you are thinking like a pancreas.
Why?
Carbs give energy.
Fiber slows sugar absorption.
Healthy fat keeps you full and steadies the rise.
Now your turn
Drop your favorite balanced snack in the comments!
Let’s build a snack list that keeps numbers steady and taste buds happy.

03/03/2026

Diabetes tip of the day: Don't freak out about carbs, folks! It's those sneaky naked carbs that are the real party crashers. DIABETES DOES NOT TOLERATE NAKED CARBS!! Eating carbs solo is like giving your blood sugar a Red Bull - it's gonna spike fast! But, if you're a team player and pair them with fiber and healthy fats, it's a much more chill ride.
Think of it like this:
Carbs = energy
Fiber = the brakes
Healthy fat = the cruise control.

For instance, Apple alone → sugar rush Apple + peanut butter → sugar stroll.

Quick plate trick:
Half veggies
Quarter protein
Quarter high fiber carbs

Add healthy fat Before chowing down, ask yourself: “Did I invite fiber and fat to this meal party?” Your glucose monitor will thank you! 🍎🥜💚👍💖

02/27/2026

It has been a busy Week at Beta & Bloom! Nearly
Every single appointment slot was full this week and we loved it!
Here is what kept us busy:
• Diabetes visits with CGM downloads, pump adjustments, and insulin titration adjustments
• Graves and Hashimoto’s check ins
• PCOS hormone workups and cycle planning
• Calcium and parathyroid evaluations
• Cortisol deep dives
• Osteoporosis screenings and bone health plans

We were blessed with lots of new faces mixed in with our regular 3 month follow ups!

Full schedules mean our community is prioritizing their health, and that is something we are so blessed and proud to be part of!

If you need endocrine care we are here for you! Call the office to get on the schedule or fill out a contact form on the website!

405-309-3222

02/25/2026

We just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has been sending friends and family our way.
Your referrals are the ultimate compliment.
Seriously! It tells us: “I trust you with my people.”
That means the world to us and validates the entire reason we work so hard for our patients.

So if you’ve sent someone to Beta & Bloom lately, we see you and we know who you are!!

We appreciate you more than you know!

P.S. most specialty clinics fill up schedules by physician referrals and we are receiving more "word of mouth" pts at this current time. Again, thank you from the bottom of our ❤️'s.

02/20/2026

Friday Fun Facts: Lets review Graves’ Disease
This is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system turns the thyroid "on too much" . This results in making too much hormone.
About 30% of Graves patients can reach remission with prompt and adequate treatment!
Untreated Graves’ can cause lots of complications:
- Irregular and fast heart rhythms
- Bone loss
- Anxiety and insomnia
- Tremors
- Weight loss
Rare risk: thyroid storm = medical emergency.

Prompt and adequate treatment helps calm the immune attack, protect organs, and helps you feel normal again.

Balance matters and We want to help you get there.

02/19/2026

Wednesdays Why’s: Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes
Let’s clear up one of the most common questions we get. Do I have Type 1 or Type 2??

Type 1 Diabetes
Autoimmune condition
The body attacks insulin-producing cells
Little to no insulin is made
Usually starts in childhood or young adulthood, but can happen at any age! Most people do not realize this. If adult onset we call this LADA.
Treament:
Requires insulin for life
Not caused by diet or lifestyle
Think: “No or little insulin production"

Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin resistance + reduced insulin production
The body still makes insulin, but does not use it well
Often develops in adulthood, now seen in younger patients too
Linked to genetics, weight, diet, and activity
May be treated with lifestyle changes, pills, injectables, and sometimes insulin

Think: “Lazy pancreas and resistant cells- insulin is there, but not working well”

Both Type 1 and Type 2 are serious medical conditions that impact the ENTIRE body!
Neither is a “fault,” and both need proper medical care.

💙 At Beta & Bloom
We treat both Type 1 and Type 2 with individualized plans focused on long-term health.
Have questions? Send us a message or ask at your next visit.

02/17/2026

Monday Funday with Beta and Bloom. Lets play follow That Arrow!
CGM users, this one’s for you-
Ever stare at your sensor and think… “Okay, now what?” 😅
Let’s practice together.
If your arrow looks like this…
➡️ Flat
You’re cruising. Keep doing what you’re doing.
⬆️ Rising
Sugar is climbing. Time to think about last food intake, insulin dose, or movement.
⬇️ Falling
Heads up. A low may be coming. Grab a snack if needed.
⬆️⬆️ Shooting Up
Check in. Did carbs hit fast? Missed a dose? Stress?
⬇️⬇️ Dropping Fast
Act now. Treat before you crash.
Comment below
Which arrow do you see most often?
A. ➡️
B. ⬆️
C. ⬇️
D. Roller coaster 🎢
Our team helps you turn these arrows into better days.
Questions about CGMs? We’ve got you!

02/14/2026

Friday fun facts with Beta and Bloom!
Lets discuss HYPERPARATHYROIDISM!!
It is very common that I hear patients relate the parathyroid directly to the the thyroid when, in fact, the parathyroid glands work completely independent of the thyroid. Their job is to help regulate calcium.
High calcium on your labs? It may be coming from the parathyroid glands.
Hyperparathyroidism happens when these small glands make too much parathyroid hormone, causing calcium levels to rise.
High calcium can lead to:
• Kidney stones
• Bone loss
• Fatigue
• Muscle weakness
• Brain fog
- Some cases are caused by low Vitamin D or poor calcium intake.
-Some cases are caused by a small benign growth and are very treatable. Surgery, when needed, has a high success rate and will help prevent Osteoporosis if we catch it early!
If you have elevated calcium levels, it is worth a closer look.
Beta and Bloom Diabetes & Wellness
405 309 3222
betaandbloom.com

02/07/2026

DID YOU KNOW??

I have patients literally every single day who have never been explained the why and how behind their hypothyroidism!
Most cases of hypothyroidism are caused by an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
In this condition, the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland. Over time, this damages the thyroid and reduces hormone production.
Low thyroid hormone can lead to symptoms such as:
• Fatigue
• Weight gain
• Cold sensitivity
• Hair thinning
• Brain fog
• Depression
• Dry skin
We diagnose this with simple blood tests, including thyroid levels and thyroid antibodies.
Although autoimmune thyroid disease cannot be “cured,” it can be well controlled with proper treatment. Thyroid hormone replacement helps restore normal metabolism, energy, and overall health.
If you have symptoms or concerns about your thyroid, early testing and treatment can make a big difference and we are happy to help!!
📞 405-309-3222

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