LaCVT - Louisiana Cardiovascular & Thoracic Institute

11/26/2025

Stay Mindful About Weight Gain This Holiday Season! 🍗🍦🧁

🦃As we approach Thanksgiving and the start of the busiest—and most tempting—time of the year, it’s important to remember that TYPE 2 DIABETES is a serious, common, and often preventable disease.

🩸For many people, the holidays can quickly escalate blood sugar issues due to overindulgence.

Small choices make an enormous difference:

✔️ Eat intentionally, not impulsively
✔️ Prioritize protein before sweets
✔️ Don’t skip movement, even on busy days
✔️ Check your blood sugar if you’re at risk
✔️ Remember that prevention is powerful

🌟Let’s go into this holiday season with awareness, confidence, and a commitment to better health.

11/25/2025

🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Dr. Gary Jones and our entire team at LACVT & Diabetes Relief of Louisiana!

We’re grateful for our patients, our community, and the trust you place in us every day. May your holiday be filled with good food, safe travels, warm memories, and time with the people who mean the most. 🤎

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving!

We look forward to serving you again on Monday! 🍂✨

11/25/2025

😀IT'S TUESDAY TIP TIME!

Tuesday Tip:

💓Stay Mindful About Weight Gain This Holiday Season!

As we approach Thanksgiving and the start of the busiest—and most tempting—time of the year, it’s important to remember that TYPE 2 DIABETES is a serious, common, and often preventable disease.

For many people, the holidays can quickly escalate blood sugar issues due to overindulgence.

Small choices make an enormous difference:

✔️ Eat intentionally, not impulsively
✔️ Prioritize protein before sweets
✔️ Don’t skip movement, even on busy days
✔️ Check your blood sugar if you’re at risk
✔️ Remember that prevention is powerful

And if you’re ready to take control of your metabolic health and be proactive about holiday weight gain, now is the perfect time!

📞Call 318-442-0106 to take advantage of our BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL at Metabolic & Longevity Clinic of Louisiana:
Reserve your appointment for 2026 by December 1st and receive 15% OFF ONE VIAL OF GLP-1 😀 (We personalize dosing on a patient-by-patient basis, finding what is right for YOU).

*Sometimes this is covered by insurance; if not, we offer an affordable cash price option.

Reserve your appointment for the upcoming year BY DECEMBER 1st at Metabolic & Longevity Clinic of Louisiana and receive 15% off one vial of GLP-1.

Let’s go into this holiday season with awareness, confidence, and a commitment to better health.

🌟YOUR WELLNESS STARTS HERE!



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11/20/2025

Ready to kick off your New Year health goals early? 💥

BLACK FRIDAY is ON at Metabolic & Longevity Clinic of Louisiana!

Reserve your 2026 appointment by December 1st and receive 15% OFF one GLP-1 vial.

Your wellness starts here! ✨

Call 318-442-0106 to reserve your appointment for 2026!

11/20/2025

Let’s Geaux!

Thanks to the generosity of our participants, sponsors, and supporters, this year's Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5k & Family Fun Run raised more than $23,000. We are proud to share that $8,000 Will support Breakthrough T1D, $10,000 will benefit the Louisiana Lions Camp, and $5,000 will go to the American Diabetes Association. Let’s keep making strides toward healthier lives and a cure!

11/18/2025

👣🍂 Tuesday Tip: Protect Your Feet This Fall!🍂👣

Cooler weather and seasonal footwear can take a toll—especially if you're living with diabetes. Your feet need a little extra attention this time of year. Here are three simple steps that can make a big difference:

1️⃣ Check Your Feet After Wearing Boots
New fall boots and heavier shoes can create blisters, hot spots, or pressure areas you may not feel right away. A quick look can help prevent bigger problems later.
2️⃣ Know the Warning Signs of Diabetic Neuropathy
Tingling, burning, numbness, or sharp pains in the feet can be early signs of nerve damage. Don’t ignore them—early treatment is key to preventing complications.
3️⃣ Don’t Skip Your Daily Foot Checks
Cooler weather leads to drier skin, which can crack and turn into infections if unnoticed. Moisturize daily and inspect the bottoms of your feet—even if they “feel fine.”

🌟 Diabetes can also cause serious diabetic wounds—don’t wait for minor issues to worsen.

If you're experiencing foot changes, discomfort, slow-healing sores, or concerns about diabetic neuropathy, DIABETES RELIEF OF LOUISIANA and our wound care specialists at LOUISIANA CARDIOVASCULAR & ADVANCED WOUND CARE CLINIC are here to help!

📞 Phone: 318-442-0106

11/17/2025

🩸🧠❗DIABETES & STROKE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ❗🧠🩸

Did you know people with diabetes are twice as likely to have a stroke?

According to the American Stroke Association, every two minutes, an American adult with diabetes is hospitalized for a stroke.

High blood sugar over time can damage blood vessels, create dangerous clots, and raise your risk of heart disease and stroke. But here’s the good news — you can take control.

Don’t wait for a warning sign — take action today!

📞 Call Diabetes Relief of Louisiana at 318-442-0106 to learn how we can help you lower your risk of stroke and “get your life back.”



https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-risk-factors/diabetes-and-stroke-prevention

11/13/2025

11/12/2025

🎉🩺 It’s Nurse Practitioner Week — and we're celebrating very own (and very unique) Jason Exelby, NP!

Smart, skilled, and seriously hilarious — Jason keeps our patients healthy and our team in stitches! 🤣🤣🤣

Thank you, Jason, for bringing your brilliance, heart, and humor to LACVT & Diabetes Relief of Louisiana every single day! 💙

11/11/2025

🎖️ VETERANS DAY SPOTLIGHT: COLONEL HERMAN CURRY 💙

This 76-year-old U.S. Air Force Veteran runs 10 miles every day — and he has Type 2 diabetes.

A lifelong leader, he trained in Israel with elite counterterrorism forces, built Detroit’s first SWAT team, and now shapes young leaders as a JROTC instructor in Natchez, Mississippi.

When diabetic neuropathy tried to slow him down, he began PIR therapy (which mimics a healthy pancreas) at Diabetes Relief of Louisiana — and never stopped running.

Dr. Gary Jones, also a proud U.S. Veteran, says it best:

“Colonel Curry’s life story is remarkable. He’s the kind of person who inspires everyone around him, His story shows what’s possible when discipline meets determination. We’re proud to be a part of his journey.”

To ALL United States Veterans – Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You are honored, valued, and appreciated by Dr. Gary Jones and the staff of LACVT and Diabetes Relief of Louisiana!

🏅 See Colonel Curry’s full story in the March 2026 issue of U.S. Veterans Magazine.

11/11/2025

🦁💙 DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH: STRIDE WITH THE LIONS, ROAR LIKE THE PRIDE! 💙🦁

This past Saturday, the team from LACVT and Diabetes Relief of Louisiana joined the Alexandria Lions Club for the 3rd annual Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5K & Family Fun Run — and what a morning it was!

Every step, every smile, every stride was for a purpose: raising awareness, funding research, and standing strong for everyone impacted by diabetes. 💪

🎥 Watch our team stride with the lions and roar like the pride!

11/06/2025

💙 November is Diabetes Awareness Month ❤️

Every day, millions of Americans live with diabetes — but too many don’t realize how much control they can take back.

If you’re tired of feeling tired, it’s time to do more than “manage” diabetes — it’s time to fight back and target the root cause!

📞Call us today at 318-442-0106 and let us help you “GET YOUR LIFE BACK!”