Is There New Hope to Treat Type 1 Diabetes?
by Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. | May 16, 2023 | Blogs, Newly Diagnosed, Health
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. A recently approved F.D.A. drug delays the onset of Type 1 diabetes. Approximately 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.1 A Type 1 diabetes diagnosis radically changes one’s life and warrants lifelong daily blood sugar monitoring to ensure appropriate insulin levels. For those living with Type 1 diabetes,...
What is the Connection Between Mindful Eating and Type 2 Diabetes?
by Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. | May 9, 2023 | Blogs, Mental, Food, Health
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Mindful eating holds promise for managing food cravings and helping those with adhere to dietary recommendations. Affecting 30.3 million people in the United States and over 380 and million people around the world, type 2 diabetes has been characterized as the costliest chronic disease.1 Challenges such as food cravings, a desire to...
Very Low Calorie Diets: An Evidence-Based Approach
by Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. | Apr 25, 2023 | Blogs, Nutrition, Health, Weight Management
The Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) trial was groundbreaking for its findings related to weight loss and maintenance through intensive lifestyle intervention, including the use of a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD). The Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) trial was groundbreaking for its findings related to weight loss and...
Can Eating More Whole Grains and Increasing Dietary Fiber Help Patients with Diabetes?
by Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. | Apr 18, 2023 | Blogs, Food, Health
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Whole grains and fiber can reduce Type 2 diabetes risk. Whole grain foods are high in fiber and antioxidants and have broadly been recognized as an important component of a healthy diet.1 Diets that include whole grains have the potential for weight loss, fostering negative energy balance, and increasing sensitivity to...
The Nutritional Value of Meal Replacements
by Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. | Apr 11, 2023 | Blogs, Nutrition, Food, Health
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends meal replacements as “part of a comprehensive weight management program.” The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends meal replacements as “part of a comprehensive weight management program.” This is a good opportunity to review the nutritional benefits of a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD)...
Fad Diets: Weight Loss at What Cost?
by Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. | Apr 4, 2023 | Weight Management, Blogs, Nutrition, Food, Health
Fad diets are rarely sustained and can lead to adverse side effects. With the hope of drastic, body-changing weight loss, the masses turn to the latest popular diet with high hopes and expectations. Not surprisingly, they often are disappointed, discouraged and disillusioned. The outcomes from fad diets can range from ineffective, at a minimum, to...
