Looking for new ways to deal with what to serve yourself or your family is complicated by diabetes. In Carbohydrates: Why We Love Carb Counting (and You Should Too!) and Be Confident! Face Carb Counting Positively, we introduced carbohydrates and how to deal with them. Today we are going to share an infographic from Diabetes Forecast: The Healthy...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effects of two different diets in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It was determined that a low carbohydrate, high unsaturated fat and low saturated fat diet (LC) achieved the same weight loss and reductions in HbA1c (average blood glucose over the last 3 months) as a high carbohydrate/low fat diet (HC). It was...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Hybrid Closed Loop (HCL) system in adult and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes. The primary outcome of this study will be a change in HbA1c levels (average blood glucose over 3 months). The details HCL systems are a diabetes management strategy. They are composed of...
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Both lifestyle (the amount of sleep you get at night, amount of exercise, your levels of stress and the foods you consume) as well as genetics play a role in the development of Type 2 diabetes. People can be overweight and yet never develop Type 2 diabetes or they can be be thin and develop Type 2. A genetic predisposition is part of the equation. But...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness of a weight-loss program (run in primary-care settings) on type 2 diabetes patients. The authors found that almost half of those who sustained their weight-loss were able to reverse their diabetes. Some background Many people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at risk of...
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These new goals are based on a significant number of research studies but especially the SPRINT study. This was a large investigation with more than 9000 patients over the age of 50 whose blood pressure measured higher than 130 mm Hg. Participants also had at least one of these risk facts: 1) “Presence of clinical or subclinical cardiovascular...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether or not there was a relationship between high HbA1c levels (average blood glucose over 3 months) and delayed gastric emptying. The authors concluded that those with higher HbA1c levels were more likely to experience delayed gastric emptying. Some background Gastroparesis is condition where the stomach...
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In a nutshell This study assessed whether patients with uncontrolled diabetes would benefit from adding ertugliflozin to their treatment regime. The authors concluded that ertugliflozin improved blood sugar control among those unable to do so with the combination of metformin (Glucophage) and sitagliptin (Januvia) alone. Some...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the potential of dapagliflozin (Farxiga) as an add-on treatment to insulin therapy. The authors concluded that dapagliflozin was safe and helped improve glycemic outcomes in those with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes. Some background Insulin is a hormone which helps control blood sugar levels....
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In a nutshell This study examined whether SGLT-2 inhibitors were effective as a complement to insulin therapy in type 1 diabetes. The authors concluded that SGLT-2 Inhibitors had the potential to be a complementary treatment option. Some background Patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) do not produce enough insulin (a hormone) to control their...
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My family has a recipe for a creamy soup that makes a delicious appetizer on Thanksgiving Day. This soup can also be served as a full course when you find yourself yearning for a warm, cozy soup on a chilly autumn day. What’s more, it’s diabetes- and celiac-friendly! Squash and Carrot Diabetes-Friendly Soup Here’s what you need: 3...
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In a nutshell This study assessed the ability of two types of insulin therapy in preventing possible side effects of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in young patients. The authors concluded that insulin pump therapy was better than injection therapy at preventing hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis...
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