Patrick Weston 
Managing dietary needs when living with diabetes can be difficult, but here’s some food for thought; what if fruits could have a positive effect on your diabetes? Read our blog to learn all about how to incorporate fruits into a diabetes-friendly diet! Debunking the Diabetes Fruit Myth A main concern for individuals managing their diabetes … Read more
Fatty liver disease is a condition caused by the storage of extra fat in the liver. While most people have no symptoms, it can lead to liver damage in some cases. Determining if you’re at risk for fatty liver disease begins with knowing exactly what the risk factors are. Fat Accumulation in the Liver Non-alcoholic … Read more
Metabolism is a term that describes all the chemical reactions in your body. These chemical reactions keep your body alive and functioning and are considered the holy grail of weight loss. But your metabolism is responsible for more than just burning fat. It helps with breathing, blood circulation, body temperature control, digesting food, and other … Read more
Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when traveling with diabetes to keep your mind at ease while you enjoy your time away. Preparing for a trip can be stressful and having to worry about diabetes management on top of everything else can seem impossible. Remembering to pack all the essentials not only … Read more
Living by the phrase “out of sight, out of mind” has become the norm for young adults. Allowing silent killers such as hypertension, or high blood pressure, to slip through the cracks undetected, but at what cost? Learn more in our blog about why healthy young adults should pay attention to hypertension because in an … Read more
As a part of our metabolic health initiative (MHI) here at Synergy Healthcare, we offer FREE fibroscans for adults at risk of developing liver disease. So, what’s a fibroscan anyway? This simple test provides many benefits to you and your health. Here’s what makes this technology such a valuable healthcare tool. Transient Elastography FDA-approved transient … Read more
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a more severe form of fatty liver disease. It can progress to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure without treatment. The road to NASH is a long one. Many are unaware of the danger because symptoms typically will not manifest until the later stages. Various risks related to fatty liver disease … Read more
A diabetes treatment plan simultaneously manages diet, blood sugar monitoring, exercise, and medications. When you add in taking care of family, work, and spending time with loved ones, it can be overwhelming. Recent advances in care options are making managing diabetes more manageable. Ultimately, by reducing the burden on patients, you also break down more … Read more
Every living organism shares a similar process where our body takes what we consume and turns it into energy. Our metabolic system enables this complex process, and when certain conditions affect its function, it can throw off the body’s delicate collaboration. You can start restoring your synergy by learning more about the metabolic system and … Read more
Synergy is building a Metabolic Health Initiative (MHI). The purpose is to increase awareness of Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) caused by fat accumulation in the liver. The initiative will begin in October and will focus on educating individuals about the importance of metabolic health. Metabolic Health Metabolic health is defined as having ideal blood sugar levels, … Read more
