7 Tips on Safety and Adherence to Medication on Vacation
Poor adherence to medical treatment is widespread and well recognized. Here are seven tips to help you adhere to your proper medication usage while on vacation.
Lesser of Two Evils: The Great Saturated and Trans Fats Debate
There has been a lot of confusion surrounding the two different types of fats, so here is some information defining what they are and some recommendations on how much people should eat.
No Increased Heart Risks for DPP-4 inhibitors
According to a study that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, this class of drugs did not increase the risk for cardiovascular events, which was previously discussed and a concern in the medical community.
Are You Getting Enough of the Sunshine Vitamin?
More studies are showing that getting enough vitamin D may be helpful in lowering the risk for type 2 diabetes, and help those who already have the disease. Certified diabetes educator Viola Holmes discusses why it is a good idea to get your vitamin D levels checked, how to do so, and the variety of sources it comes from.
Contemplations on a 40 Year Diaversary
Certified diabetes educator Jane Dickinson talks about the marking of her 40th year with diabetes with both remembrances, some poignancy, and most important still maintaining hope.
Embrace the Taste of Eating this Summer!
For people with diabetes, the summer can bring some eating challenges. Certified diabetes educator Debbie Berg offers some meal planning ideas to help people enjoy food during this time of year.
Planning a Healthy Family Feast
The Fourth of July is upon us here in the U.S., as well as other international holidays that are soon to follow, so registered dietitian Yvonne Greer discusses some helpful eating strategies during these days when people’s everyday diets typically go out the window.
Can You Healthfully Eat “Low-Carb”?
Amy Hess-Fischl continues her previous discussion on low carbs and talks about how people with diabetes can develop eating strategies to incorporate this type of diet into their meal planning.
Who Can Benefit from the New U-200 Insulin?
Sam Grossman provides some information on the recently approved 200 unit/mL formulation of Eli Lilly and Company’s pre-filled pen containing insulin lispro (Humalog U-200 KwikPen).
How Glycemic Index Can Complement Your Meal Planning
Glycemic Index (GI) is a tool that can help you understand how fast a carbohydrate raises blood glucose and be used to assist with diabetes meal planning.
Exploring the Best Fruits for Blood Sugar Control
Registered dietitian Yvonne Greer talks about how you can incorporate this food group into your diet and not increase your blood sugar too much.
Linking a Type 2 Drug to Too Much Acid in the Blood
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors may be linked to cases of increased levels of acid in the blood. Sam Grossman talks about the FDA’s reporting on this subject.
Are Vitamins Part of the Fountain of Youth?
Nurse practitioner Cheryl Winter discusses the positive effect of taking vitamins including possibly keeping people stay younger with the help of keeping your telomeres longer.
Is a Cheaper, Off-Label Drug Better for Diabetic Eye Disease?
Genentech’s drug Avastin is used to treat cancer, but has also been used off-label for treatment of eye disease including diabetic retinopathy (DR). Sam Grossman discusses some of the studies’ findings of this medicine and whether people with DR may want to inquire with their healthcare providers about it.
GLP-1 Agonist Use in Type 1 Diabetes
Certified diabetes educator Amy Hess-Fischl talks about using GLP-1 agonists off-label in people with type 1 and shares some anecdotal evidence from patients as well as studies using this drug class in this patient population.