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Best alternatives for diet soda

Does drinking diet soda make you fat? If yes, why bother getting a “diet” soda when the effects are pretty much the same as a regular soda? Let’s get into the facts first. Diet sodas are so called “diet” because of the low (to no) calorie and sugar content compared to regular soda. Lower calorie…

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Using simple exercises to manage diabetes

Managing diabetes is not easy because it comes with different comorbidities, but did you know that weight management and physical fitness can do a lot to help with managing it? Simple exercises actually help you use insulin better and lower your blood sugar. Here’s how: There are a few ways that exercise lowers blood glucose…

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Setting an example for healthy eating

Being a parent is not easy, but it is rewarding. That is why parents give their best to care for their child. One great example of this is Tim and Megan’s Success Story. Their children’s welfare is one of the biggest motivating factors for these parents who pursued bariatric surgery together. “I’ve been heavy my…

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How to keep your gallbladder healthy

Did you know that gallbladder surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world, and that Drs. Lee and Clark regularly perform these procedures? Many gallbladder complications are caused by diet, but there are other risk factors as well. Those at highest risk for gallbladder issues or gallstones are women over the age…

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Your Questions Answered With First-Hand Experiences

Sharing is caring. When it comes to bariatric surgery, the better person (next to the doctor) to answer your questions is someone who has been through it. The answers that you may get will not be medical advice, but as we all know, experience is a good teacher. People who have been through the experience can…

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She Did It, So Can You!!

Sometimes in life, we all need a little help. There’s no shame in admitting that and accepting the help. Cara H. shares her story in hopes of inspiring others to get that same help to change their lives, too. “I’m only 24. I thought I had time to lose this weight on my own. I figured, ‘I’m…

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No Judgment Here. We Understand You!

You want change; you’re ready for it. You have questions, but you’re afraid to ask. Why? Could it be because the other times you’ve asked, you’ve been judged and denied the help you’re requesting? Maybe you just weren’t in the right place.  “From the moment I first arrived at the Anchorage Bariatrics office, I felt…

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The Truths About Bariatric Surgery

The media tells us a lot about bariatric surgery. Yes, it is for weight loss, but some say it’s just an easy “way out” of obesity and that is incorrect. Read the truths behind the top three myths about bariatric surgery. Myth 1: Bariatric surgery is for everyone who is overweight. Truth: Bariatric surgery is not for everybody…

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Hormones And Your Body’s Performance

The human body is both amazing and complicated. Multiple different brain chemicals and hormones affect the body’s performance, including how excess weight is stored and where. Specifically, these hormones are cortisol, insulin, estrogen, progesterone and the thyroid hormone. Do you have more mass around your tummy area? You may be able to blame it on cortisol…

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Why Weight Management is Your Best Defense Against Diabetes

Did you know that about 90% of people living with Type 2 diabetes are overweight or have obesity? Type 1 diabetes is due to the body’s inability to make insulin; type 2 diabetes is due to the body’s inability to react properly to insulin. Type 2 diabetes is more prevalent than type 1 diabetes and…

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Saving Money & Focusing on Health with Aetna

Anchorage Bariatrics, Alaska’s leading bariatric clinic, announced that we have entered into an in-network contract with Aetna, one of Alaska’s – and the nation’s – largest health insurance providers. Effective February 1, Alaskans covered by Aetna insurance could see a significant reduction in out-of-pocket costs when receiving care at Anchorage Bariatrics. “We are pleased to make things…

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We are now in-network with Aetna!

We are pleased to announce that we are now “in-network” with Aetna, one of Alaska’s – and the nation’s – largest health insurance providers. Effective February 1, Alaskans covered by Aetna insurance could see a significant reduction in out-of-pocket costs when receiving care at Anchorage Bariatrics. “We are pleased to make things a little easier…

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