Diabetes Blog

Read the latest blogs by our professional diabetes educators and experts on the latest and most important healthcare topics.

Can Resistance Training Lead to Weight Loss?

Saturday,May 23, 2023
Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D.

  — Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D.   Including resistance training as part of one’s weight loss program offers benefits. There […]

Is There New Hope to Treat Type 1 Diabetes?

Saturday,May 16, 2023
Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D.

— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. A recently approved F.D.A. drug delays the onset of Type 1 diabetes. Approximately 1.5 million […]

What is the Connection Between Mindful Eating and Type 2 Diabetes?

Saturday,May 9, 2023
Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D.

— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Mindful eating holds promise for managing food cravings and helping those with adhere to dietary […]

Very Low Calorie Diets: An Evidence-Based Approach

Saturday,April 25, 2023
Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D.

  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?

Saturday,April 18, 2023
Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D.

  — Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Whole grains and fiber can reduce Type 2 diabetes risk. Whole grain foods are […]

The Nutritional Value of Meal Replacements

Saturday,April 11, 2023
Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D.

  The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends meal replacements as “part of a comprehensive weight management program.”   The […]