Is This Drug the Next Ozempic?
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Ross Wollen Key Takeaways In clinical trials, the drug pemvidutide helped subjects drop more than 15 percent of their body weight, with less muscle loss than rival GLP-1 drugs. Pemvidutide also reduced cholesterol, but did not affect blood sugar levels. The medication will progress […]
Can You Trust an At-Home A1C Test?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Laura Brigham Key takeaways: At-home A1C tests are a quick and convenient way to measure the average amount of glucose in a person’s blood over the previous 90 days. At-home A1C tests are less accurate than lab tests but can still be beneficial for diabetes […]
Why Some People With Diabetes Love Afrezza, the Only Inhaled Insulin — and Others Don’t
Inhaled insulin is nothing like its injectable cousins. It’s the odd duck in the family. The dosages are different. The speed is different. The duration is different. Managing your diabetes with inhaled insulin is a different game. People who use Afrezza — the only inhaled insulin on the market today — are often pretty emphatic […]
Easy Mexican Style Pork Chops
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. These Mexican style pork chops are juicy, tender, and so easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients! Inspired by the authentic flavors of Mexico, these are a simple and delicious version to create at home. These Mexican style pork chops are the perfect way to add […]
BPA May Increase the Risk of Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Ross Wollen Medically Reviewed by Anna L. Goldman, MD Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that leaches into food from plastic packaging and metal cans, can significantly reduce insulin sensitivity according to experts. The chemical, which is pervasive in our food supply, may be a […]
Grilled Balsamic Pork Kebabs
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. Enjoy springtime grilling weather with these Grilled Balsamic Pork Kebabs! They’re made with marinated and seasoned pork tenderloin medallions, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion, and served with a crunchy, fresh side salad. It’s not only a delicious and easy to make meal, it’s also Paleo and […]
Ozempic and Wegovy Slash Kidney Disease Risks in People With Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Don Rauf Key Takeaways Semaglutide significantly lowered the rate of complications in individuals with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. People on semaglutide saw an 18 percent drop in their risk of cardiovascular complications like heart attack and a 20 percent drop in the risk […]
Why We Take Ozempic for Type 1 Diabetes
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are making headlines in type 2 diabetes, but people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are taking these medications, too. No, these medications are not FDA-approved for T1D, but nonetheless, many people are taking them off-label with the full approval of their doctors. The […]
Generic Victoza Now Available in the U.S.
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By April Hopcroft Key takeaways: The launch of generic Victoza comes amid shortages for many different GLP-1 and incretin medications for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. Generic Victoza will cost $469.60 for a 2-pack and $704.40 for a three-pack. Two other generic Victoza options are […]
Eating More Garlic Could Help Improve Your Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Levels
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Becky Upham Key Takeaways Garlic has been used medicinally for thousands of years and has known anti-inflammatory benefits. A large review of nearly 30 studies showed eating garlic daily or taking a garlic supplement led to improvements in blood sugar and cholesterol levels. To […]