Certified diabetes educator Amy Hess-Fischl talks about using GLP-1 agonists off-label in people with type 1 and shares some anecdotal evidence from patients as well as studies using this drug class in this patient population.
The Prevent Diabetes STAT: Screen, Test, Act–Today initiative and National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) Lifestyle Change Programs are essential to stem the rising tide of diabetes.
An FDA Panel recommends new safety information on DPP-4 inhibitors Onglyza and Nesina. Sam Grossman reviews this news and how it may affect marketing and prescribing of the medications.
Sanofi’s recently approved insulin, Toujeo, is 300u/ml and offers clinicians and people with diabetes who have glycemic control issues another long-acting insulin. Sam Grossman discusses some of the studies’ findings.
The Dario glucose meter provides high functionality and numerous features to help make the life of people with diabetes easier. Andrew Stivelman reviews this high tech device and app and offers instructions into how to use them.
Certified diabetes educator Amy Hess-Fischl offers some guidance in determining how to incorporate a healthier diet.
The FDA recently approved Lucentis for use of diabetic retinopathy. Pharmacist and certified diabetes educator Sam Grossman talks about the clinical trial results for the new drug and considerations of how people with the complication may want to consider talking to their provider about it.
Diabetes educator Debbie Berg discusses some strategies to make it easier to keep up with your regular regimen of medicine.
The FDA approved the inhaled insulin, Afrezza, last summer, and it will likely undergo a massive marketing campaign to providers and possibly to people with diabetes directly. Here is some important clinical trial information about the medicine and how it is indicated for use in patients.
This app for adults or kids with type 2 is an interactive learning system with modules designed to teach people how to manage their diabetes.
Comfort, relaxation, may make you think of-massage. Is it advisable for people with diabetes to partake in this activity or is it Read more»
For those who may want to look for an alternative to cow’s milk here is some nutritional information as well as a recipe to make almond milk.
Many people take comfort in food; however, there are some who have a relationship with food and use it as a way to deal with emotional issues. Here are some signs of food addiction and how to begin to get help.
Diabetes educator Sandra Melloni talks about the significant health benefits that people with diabetes who are overweight or obese can achieve by losing just 10% of body weight. In addition, she offers some simple strategies on how to do so.
Andrew Stivelman compares the Misfit Shine and Fitbit Zip fitness-based devices, looking at their individual features and how they can help people with diabetes track their exercise.
