Many Diabetics, Thyroid Patients and Others with Endocrine-Based Diseases and Conditions Don’t Really Know Their Disease or Treatment Options It is surprising in today’s world of advanced medicine that so many patients with diabetes, thyroid disease and other endocrine disorders don’t understand their disease or their treatment.  While a family physician or OB/GYN is knowledgeable … Continue reading “Why Family Doctors Refer Patients to an Endocrinologist”

According to Graham, such a program is on the way because the county has a new insurance carrier – Cigna – and a certain amount of money will go toward a wellness program and health fair. […] one program city employees and their families can immediately take advantage of is free fitness wellness classes held at the Jackson Police Department Training Academy Monday through Thursday.

Table salt (sodium chloride) is about 40 percent sodium, and doctors may recommend a low- or no-salt diet to patients with high blood pressure. The average American probably consumes seven times the amount of sodium needed daily – a number that may climb up to 10 times for some.

One word—cheesecake. Not usually the standard fair for people with diabetes. However, there is a doctor in Mississippi who thinks differently. Dr. Wayne Woo (MD, MA, CDE, CPT, CCD, WCC, FACE) of the Diabetes and Endocrine Institute has become known as a very different doctor by diabetes patients from across the state. When was the … Continue reading “Diabetic Sweet Tooth”

The statistics tell the story in plain numbers. Mississippi ranks first in diabetes in the nation. Nearly nine of every one hundred adults in the state have diabetes. The message is grim, but in Flowood, Dr. Wayne Woo and his wife, Pat, are bringing a new story of hope to diabetics in the state. Through … Continue reading “Rewriting the Diabetes Story”

Doctor creates classes to help patients manage chronic disease By Shanderia K. Posey sposey@jackson.gannett.com When was the last time your doctor cooked a dish for you as part of your treatment plan? Woo, an endocrinologist and certified diabetes educator, opened the clinic in 2005 intent on administering comprehensive and educational treatment of diabetes.