Can Resistance Training Lead to Weight Loss?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Including resistance training as part of one’s weight loss program offers benefits. There are many Read more»
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Very Low Calorie Diets: An Evidence-Based Approach
The Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) trial was groundbreaking for its findings related to weight loss and maintenance through Read more»
The Nutritional Value of Meal Replacements
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends meal replacements as “part of a comprehensive weight management program.” The Academy of Read more»
Fad Diets: Weight Loss at What Cost?
Fad diets are rarely sustained and can lead to adverse side effects. With the hope of drastic, body-changing weight loss, the Read more»
High Protein Diets are Integral to Weight Loss Success
Diets higher in protein improve energy, enhance weight loss, and decrease fat mass while simultaneously preserving lean muscle mass. The benefits Read more»
How does Carbohydrate Restriction affect Blood Sugar Levels?
Restricting carbohydrates can help patients with diabetes manage glycemic control. As a chronic and progressive disease that can lead to adverse health Read more»
What is the Impact of a Western Diet?
Western diets are inextricably linked to obesity, which continues to rise and is expected to affect a staggering 50 percent of Americans Read more»
What is the Role of Diet in Mitigating a Complication of Diabetes that Affects the Eyes?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Diet may be a contributing factor to reducing the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy, a Read more»
What Challenges do People with Disabilities & Obesity Face?
What Challenges do People with Disabilities & Obesity Face? Twenty-six percent the adult population has a disability, and among them, nearly 40 Read more»
Factors and Options to Succeed at Weight Loss
When weight loss is recommended for a person with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes, it may be confusing. What should you do Read more»
Losing Weight: The Time is Now
If you took a poll asking people with type 2 diabetes what goal(s) they would like to achieve, many would respond that Read more»
Medically Supervised Weight Loss Programs: What to Expect
Losing weight in this type of program can be a safe and effective way to lose a large amount of weight in a relatively short period of time. Here is some information about what people should look for when considering a program.
Keys to Successful Weight Loss
By giving yourself realistic weight loss expectations, and following that up with easy-to-incorporate-lifestyle steps, you can successfully lose weight and realize diabetes-related health benefits as well.
FDA Approves Two Insulins
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) surprisingly approved insulin degludec injection (Tresiba) and insulin degludec/insulin aspart injection (Ryzodeg) 70/30. Pharmacist and CDE Sam Grossman discusses some of the clinical trial findings for the medicines and offers some clinical prescribing guidance.
Does a Popular Type 2 Medicine Create a B12 Deficiency?
Chronic usage of metformin, the first-line type 2 medicine, can cause vitamin B12 deficiencies in many people. Sam Grossman talks about what is in the medical literature about this topic and offers some advice to avoid a deficiency in this essential vitamin.