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»
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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.
Jardiance and Heart Disease
A new study reports that Jardiance reduces the risk of acute cardiovascular episodes including heart attacks and strokes. Certified diabetes educator Sam Grossman looks at the study and provides analysis.
Statins: Risk Vs. Reward
Dr. Sam Grossman looks at statin use in people at risk for diabetes and discusses the risks versus the benefits.
7 Tips on Safety and Adherence to Medication on Vacation
Poor adherence to medical treatment is widespread and well recognized. Here are seven tips to help you adhere to your proper medication usage while on vacation.
No Increased Heart Risks for DPP-4 inhibitors
According to a study that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, this class of drugs did not increase the risk for cardiovascular events, which was previously discussed and a concern in the medical community.
Who Can Benefit from the New U-200 Insulin?
Sam Grossman provides some information on the recently approved 200 unit/mL formulation of Eli Lilly and Company’s pre-filled pen containing insulin lispro (Humalog U-200 KwikPen).
Linking a Type 2 Drug to Too Much Acid in the Blood
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors may be linked to cases of increased levels of acid in the blood. Sam Grossman talks about the FDA’s reporting on this subject.
Is a Cheaper, Off-Label Drug Better for Diabetic Eye Disease?
Genentech’s drug Avastin is used to treat cancer, but has also been used off-label for treatment of eye disease including diabetic retinopathy (DR). Sam Grossman discusses some of the studies’ findings of this medicine and whether people with DR may want to inquire with their healthcare providers about it.