Diabetic Kidney Disease: Patients Are Not Getting the Treatment They Need
A new study has found that recommendations and therapies for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) were woefully underutilized in a leading American medical center. Chronic kidney disease is a serious complication of diabetes that has significant effects on patients’ health and quality of life. While early stages of kidney disease […]
How an Unhealthy Diet May Make Stress Even Worse
“Stress accounts for more deaths annually than Alzheimer’s or diabetes,” says Carol Shively, PhD. Shively is a professor of comparative medicine at Wake Forest’s school of medicine. By now we’ve all heard that stress has huge effects on our physical health. But the scope of the problem may still be surprising. Stress is strongly linked […]
Tandem Mobi — A New Tiny Insulin Pump — Wins FDA Approval
A new tiny insulin pump will be coming to America soon. Tandem Diabetes Care has announced that they have won FDA approval for the Mobi, their newest insulin pump. They call it the “world’s smallest durable insulin delivery system.” The Tandem Mobi will be about half the size of the popular t:slim X2 pump. Although […]
Low-Carb Cornbread Muffins
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. North versus South. In our house, my heritage battles with my husband’s over what else? Cornbread. Since my hand is on the mixer, I win every time. My northern-inspired cornbread is denser, less cake-like, and not at all sweet. The perfect accompaniment to a savory soup or hearty […]
How What You Eat Affects How You Sleep
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Markham Heid Medically Reviewed by Kayli Anderson, RDN of American College of Lifestyle Medicine If you’ve ever tossed and turned in bed after a spicy meal gave you reflux or some deep-fried food gave you gas, you know that your food choices can mess with your sleep in […]
Tzield — the Only Drug That Delays Type 1 Diabetes — Could Change the Landscape
Exactly one drug has been approved to delay the development of type 1 diabetes. Its name is teplizumab (Tzield). When given to people with presymptomatic type 1, it slows down the progression toward full-blown diabetes by an average of three years. There’s only one problem: Hardly anyone knows when they have presymptomatic type 1 diabetes. […]
Decoding Nutrition Labels: A Guide for People with Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RDN, CDCES, CDN You aren’t alone if you’ve ever struggled to understand the information presented on the nutrition facts label, whether it’s understanding which foods are considered high in fat or low-fat or which packaged goods have the right amount or too […]
The FDA Just Approved an Islet Cell Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes
In late June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new cell therapy that can restore insulin production in people with type 1 diabetes. Donislecel (Lantidra) is a transplant of insulin-producing pancreatic islet cells from deceased organ donors, the first such therapy to be approved in the United States. The therapy can restore […]
Easy Marinated Grill or Oven Low-Carb Keto Beef Steak Kabobs
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. These low-carb keto beef kabobs are super easy to make on the grill or in the oven and the simple marinade ingredients is my favorite go-to keto recipe. This is a great option for those on a low-carb diet or keto diet. Two grilled steak […]
Statin Alternative Lowers Risk of Heart Disease Deaths
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Lisa Rapaport There’s a daily pill that may help lower “bad” cholesterol and reduce deaths from heart disease in people who experience intolerable side effects with statins, a new study suggests. The study included about 4,200 patients with statin intolerance, or an inability to continue statin therapy […]