For people with diabetes, holiday celebrations can present special challenges. There’s a great deal of temptation to eat large holiday meals and desserts and to increase alcohol consumption in the season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. How can you handle the temptation without going overboard health-wise? Read more
Women who develop both high blood pressure and diabetes during pregnancy are at a far higher risk of future health complications than those who develop only one of these conditions, according to new research. The study found that while women who had either diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy had a future risk of […]
A new report by the Men’s Health Forum says that men in Great Britain are now 26 per cent more likely than women to develop diabetes. They also tend to experience worse health outcomes because they do not take the necessary steps to improve their diet, or to get regular checkups. Nearly one British man […]
Black and Latino Americans are almost twice as likely to have diabetes as white Americans, but the reasons for this difference haven’t been clearly determined. Now, a new study suggests that causes may be environmental, rather than genetic. The study, published in Diabetes Care, reexamined multiple scientific studies from the last 50 years on toxic chemicals known […]
114 million Americans are currently living with diabetes or prediabetes. About 30 million — over 9 percent of Americans — have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association, and about 84 million have prediabetes. As awareness of diabetes grows, there is more focus on how to prevent prediabetes from progressing into type 2 diabetes. Read […]
Have you ever heard of “ghost pills”? It’s nothing to do with Casper or poltergeists. It’s a situation you may experience with some controlled or extended release medications, such as extended release metformin. The formulation of the pills means they may look like they haven’t been “digested.” In other words, you may notice the remains […]
A new study suggests that insulin pumps may be helpful for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, as study participants had lower rates of severe hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis vs. participants using insulin shots. However, parents and caregivers should not feel obligated to switch to pump therapy if they do not feel it is […]
Many of the words we use to talk about people with diabetes carry a lot of baggage. Words like “diabetic” when applied to a person, “noncompliant,” and even “prevention” can convey judgements on people with diabetes. These judgements can affect the way people think about patients with diabetes – and can be extremely harmful when […]
Most people with diabetes know they need to control the amount of carbohydrates in their diet to help manage their blood sugar levels. But did you know it also may matter when you eat those carbs as part of your meal? New research has found that eating proteins and vegetable portions before you eat the […]
Johnson & Johnson has decided to discontinue its insulin pump products. The Animas, Animas Vibe, and OneTouch Ping pumps will no longer be available. The company announced it has partnered with Medtronic to transition its existing customers to Medtronic’s pump line. Johnson & Johnson representatives have said the decision to shut down the pump division […]
With the 2017 flu season expected to be a bad one, doctors urge everyone — especially people with diabetes — to get vaccinated. According to the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), many people with diabetes do not realize that they are more likely to develop serious flu-related health problems if they catch the virus. […]
A new device called the EndoBarrier was recently announced at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). It’s a tube-like liner that can be inserted into the intestines as a barrier to food absorption. According to researchers, it performs a similar function to gastric bypass surgery, but it’s reversible and less invasive and risky. […]
Global healthcare company Novo Nordisk has renewed its partnership with Team Novo Nordisk for an additional two years. This extends the company’s commitment to the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team to a total of seven years. Novo Nordisk partnered with the professional cycling team Team Type 1 in 2012 to create Team Novo Nordisk, based […]
Taking diabetes medications can reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease by 35%, according to a new study by Norwegian researchers. Researchers plan follow-up studies to determine how and why the medication protects against Parkinson’s. Read more
According to researchers, seniors with type 2 diabetes have a higher fracture risk, even if they have normal or higher bone density than their peers. Most concerningly, they have a 40 percent to 50 percent increased risk of hip fracture. Researchers believe type 2 contributes to bone weaknesses that are not visible on standard bone […]
International organization Insulin for Life works to provide people with diabetes in need of assistance with life-saving insulin. It works with disadvantaged people with diabetes, and with victims of natural disasters, worldwide. Recently it has been helping victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. Read more
A new study showed benefits of caffeine consumption for women with diabetes. In the 11-year study, women with diabetes who had at least one cup of coffee per day were 51 percent less likely to die than women who consumed no caffeine. The benefits of caffeine, however, did not apply to men. It’s too early […]
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Harvard Medical School, have developed a new kind of tattoo ink that changes color in response to changes in the body. So far they’ve developed three different inks, which change in response to changing pH levels, sodium levels, and blood sugar levels. The project is called […]
In the United States, many people have health insurance through their employers. It’s important for any patient with diabetes to know their rights pertaining to that insurance. Companies offer different options of healthcare coverage plans and are required to provide a summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) to their employees. It is illegal under federal […]
The American Diabetes Association is working to help patients with diabetes and diabetes caregivers who have been affected by Hurricanes Harvey or Irma. Visit diabetes.org/hurricanerelief for information on the latest shelter locations; information for people with diabetes and caregivers; information for emergency responders and relief personnel; how to donate unexpired and unopened diabetes supplies; and […]