Some people just don’t feel like facing another turkey for Thanksgiving. If you are one of them, and looking for diabetes-friendly recipes, I’m sharing a couple of recipes from Diabetic Living* that could a change of pace for this year’s feast. “Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon* Serves 4 Ingredients 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 clove...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to see if using statins to lower LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) with high cholesterol and eye damage reduced the risk for cardiovascular (CV) events such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and deaths. The main finding of the study was that lowering LDL...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The aim of the study was to investigate how safe and effective dapagliflozin (Forxiga, Farxiga) is as an add-on therapy to insulin in type 1 diabetes. The main finding of the study was that dapagliflozin led to better blood sugar control and weight loss but increased the risk of complications in these patients. Some background The aim of...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to compare the effects of continuing versus stopping sitagliptin (Januvia) when starting insulin glargine (Lantus) therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes. The main finding of the study was that those who continued sitagliptin after starting insulin glargine had better blood glucose control without an increase in side...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The study investigated whether taking an ascorbic acid (vitamin C) supplement can improve blood sugar control and blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study found that vitamin C supplementation decreased blood sugar levels and lowered blood pressure in these patients. Some background Ascorbic acid (AA) is also known...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of laser photocoagulation for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. This study concluded that this procedure lowered the chances of vision loss and improved symptoms within 1 to 3 years. Some background Some patients with diabetes may develop problems with their vision due to diabetic...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the day-to-day self-monitored blood glucose level differences and the risk of hypoglycemia in insulin-treated patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The study found that bigger differences in day-to-day blood glucose levels were associated with a higher risk of hypoglycemia...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at the risk factors of developing other autoimmune diseases in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The study found that an older age at the time of diagnosis of T1D and female sex were risk factors for developing additional autoimmune diseases. Some background Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared the effect of almonds and peanuts, as part of a low carbohydrate diet, on blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study found that both almonds and peanuts decreased blood glucose levels in these patients. Some background A low carbohydrate diet (LCD) is effective in reducing weight,...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated how common depression is in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The main finding was that 20% of patients with T2D also have depression. Some background The number of people with T2D is constantly increasing. Previous studies have shown that mental health disorders, such as depression are more common in people...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of LeucoPatch on hard-to-heal foot ulcers in patients with diabetes. The main finding of the study was that LeucoPatch enhanced the healing of diabetic foot ulcers. Some background Foot ulcers are a common and serious complication of diabetes. These ulcers can be very difficult to heal and can...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of albiglutide (Tanzeum) in preventing cardiovascular events (CVE) such as heart attacks and strokes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and heart disease. The main finding was that albiglutide reduced the risk of CVE in these patients. Some background Patients with...
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