Coronavirus: Infection, Vaccines, and Therapeutics
Everyone is anxious to get vaccinated to prevent infection by the novel coronavirus. Let me explain a few basics about the coronavirus infection and the immune system in our body.
Body Mass Index
BMI is a great tool for comparing group studies but it is not a good tool for individuals because it does not show where the fat is located inside the body.
COVID-19 May Contribute to the Diabetes Epidemic
My interview with Wave Publication, is reposted below.COVID-19 May Contribute to the Diabetes Epidemic Rx REPORT By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer November, known for the Thanksgiving holiday feasts and Black Friday sales, also is designated as National Diabetes Awareness Month. While the world fights against the spread of the coronavirus, more than 463 million…
Thanksgiving, Native Americans and Diabetes
.Happy Thanksgiving. Few recognize the harm that continues today for Native Americans as the incidence of diabetes is double that of white Americans.
The Unintended Consequences of the Green Revolution Update
We must recognize that many of our ailments hail from poor diet, but we must also take a good look at our food system.
Trick or Treat : The Really Scary Sugar To Fear This Halloween
Trick or Treat : The Really Scary Sugar To Fear This Halloween For many, the overwhelming access to sugar is a scary fact about Halloween and all the upcoming holidays. Added sugar is especially seen as a cause of weight gain, obesity, and diabetes. In this post, I want to clarify whether “added sugar” and…
Diabetes and HIV
Why are HIV patients developing type 2 diabetes at a higher rate?
Thrive Global Interviews Dr. John
I was fortunate to be interviewed by Thrive Global and we discussed why you should read the fine print.
Pharmacist Ben Interviews Dr. John About The Immune System
I really enjoyed my interview on the show “The Bright Side” earlier this week. We discussed the immune system and what we can do besides freak out.
Adam Torres and Dr. John Poothullil Discusses Type 2 Diabetes
Last month I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Adam Torres of Mission Matters. Type 2 diabetes affects many people around the world. The current pandemic has made this population particularly susceptible. In this episode, we explore how people with type 2 diabetes are being affected by the coronavirus. Adam Torres is Co-Founder of…