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About Dr. Maggie

Dr. Maggie is a board-certified Rheumatologist, making her an expert on all things joint-related. Her education has resulted in a personal passion for treating your body and joints right in everything from food to workouts. In an effort to help others treat themselves better, she shares her knowledge and advice here, on her blog.

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“Acknowledging the good that you already have in “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” - Eckhert Tolle The holidays may be tough for some people as they may reflect on the past however it is important to recognize that taking a moment to step back and acknowledge at least one positive thing about your life is the first step in growing, moving  forward and making progress.  Remember, you’re still in the game even if you aren’t in a place that you think you would be. I’m grateful for the support, love and encouragement from family, old and new friends, school and IG community, and patients I have felt and embraced on a daily basis. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 everyone! Gobble, gobble, Dr. Maggie #drmaggiecadet
November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #Glucose is im November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #Glucose is important and necessary to fuel our bodies. A hormone, insulin controls the transfer of sugar from the blood 🩸 and delivers it to your muscle, liver and fat tissues when it is used or stored for the body for future use. When there is too much glucose circulating in the #bloodstream from lack of insulin or insulin insensitivity, #Diabetes can occur. There is an increased risk of different bone and joint disorders associated with Diabetes. 1) Diabetic hand syndrome-A disorder characterized by waxy and thickened skin causing limited finger motion. 2) Charcot joint/Neuropathic arthropathy- A complication of chronic and severe DM where there is complete joint destruction and nerve damage. 3) Frozen shoulder- Severe restriction in range of motion of shoulder movement as well as pain and stiffness. 4) Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)- Hardening of tendons and ligaments in the spine causing neck and #backpain & stiffness. It is important to have Diabetes controlled with lifestyle changes and #medication!
Happy Friday everyone 😊 “Life is often compa Happy Friday everyone 😊 “Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter; long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best.” -Michael Johnson, U.S Olympic Sprinter 🏃🏾
Can I only have more than 1 type of arthritis? YE Can I only have more than 1 type of arthritis? YES!! There are over 💯 types of arthritis! Some individuals may have more than 1 type of arthritis at the same time. ▪️Degenerative arthritis or osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by cartilage loss. Many are surprised to see that a young individual may have this type of arthritis especially if he or she is an athlete or has a family history. ▪️Patients with Rheumatoid arthritis may present like OA with joint pain, stiffness, swelling or decrease mobility however, RA is seen with joint AND systemic inflammation. 👩🏽‍⚕️It is important to remember that RA can involve other organ systems like the heart🫀,lungs 🫁, eyes👁, nerves and skin. ▪️Psoriatic arthritis is also seen with inflammation in the skin, nails, spine and joints but can be seen with “wear and tear” arthritis/OA. ▪️Patients with OA can also have Gout, a type of arthritis caused by elevated uric acid levels (from diet, excess production or decreased removal from body). Both types can be associated with obesity! Discuss with your doctor about what type of arthritis you may have! You may have more than 1 type! #drmaggiecadet
"How you love yourself is how you teach others to "How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you."- Rupi kaur Easier said than done. It is a life lesson that I keep coming back to constantly and hope my child will learn for herself as she grows up. Caring for ourselves and loving ourselves is how we teach others to respect and value us. I'm still a work in progress but always striving to be a better version of myself each day. Be proud of who you are. Embrace the value that you bring to this world. You have purpose. With love, Dr. Maggie
#ThursdayTips Get those 10,000 steps in any way #ThursdayTips Get those 10,000 steps in any way you can. Many of my #arthritis patients have difficulty with moderate or high impact activity. They feel that #exercise will worsen their arthritis. Walking solo, with friends, or with your pets WORKS!! The goal is to: 🏃🏽‍♀️Improve joint flexibility 🏃🏽‍♀️Reduce #jointpain 🏃🏽‍♀️Enhance #jointmobility 🦴Build stronger bones 💪🏽Improve muscle strength ❤️Improve #cardiovascular function and protect against #heartdisease which can be seen with inflammatory #arthritis and #autoimmune diseases. 👩🏽‍⚕️Reduce Diabetes and Obesity risk 👩🏽‍⚕️Lower cholesterol Just MOVE any way you can! Aim for at least minimum of 30 minutes but more is ideal. #drmaggiecadet

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