Reinvent Your Diabetes Life
Certified diabetes educator Jane Dickinson challenges you to take a look at your life and make a positive change that can start you down a different, more satisfied path.
Back to School, Back on Track
With school starting again, kids need to adjust their routines accordingly, and certified diabetes educator Debbie Berg says this is a good time for people with diabetes who have relaxed this summer to get back on track with their self-management.
Has a Big Part of the Puzzle Been Solved for a Type 1 Diabetes Cure?
Mary Rechtoris talks about an important discovery in stem cell research and provides some personal thoughts on what this breakthrough means to her.
Gut Feeling: Should Probiotics be a Regular Part of our Diets?
Probiotics have become a popular health food trend. Douglas Garner defines this “good” bacteria, what science says about it, and what types of foods it can be found in.
Getting Started with Meal Planning
In the second installment of our “Newly Diagnosed” series aimed at helping people with type 2 diabetes, registered dietitian and CDE Amy Hess-Fischl talks about identifying carbs, ways to decrease their intake, and how to read food labels.
Statins: Risk Vs. Reward
Dr. Sam Grossman looks at statin use in people at risk for diabetes and discusses the risks versus the benefits.
Getting Started with Glucose Monitoring
We are beginning a short “Newly Diagnosed” series that is aimed at helping people just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to gain some valuable information to help them with their management. In this first article, Amy Hess-Fischl discusses glucose monitoring.
Gluten: To Eat or Not to Eat?
Amy Hess-Fischl discusses if this type of diet is beneficial for those who do not have celiac disease.
Is Stress a Critical Factor in Diabetes?
Undue stress can be especially damaging for people with diabetes. Here is an explanation of how it does, how to identify it, and strategies to alleviate it.
Healthy Grab-and-Go Foods to Keep on Hand
Everyone has those moments where they are pressed for time, so good food choices get put to the back in terms of priorities. Here are some examples of healthy foods that are easy to make or take with you when you are on the go.
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.
Lesser of Two Evils: The Great Saturated and Trans Fats Debate
There has been a lot of confusion surrounding the two different types of fats, so here is some information defining what they are and some recommendations on how much people should eat.
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.
Are You Getting Enough of the Sunshine Vitamin?
More studies are showing that getting enough vitamin D may be helpful in lowering the risk for type 2 diabetes, and help those who already have the disease. Certified diabetes educator Viola Holmes discusses why it is a good idea to get your vitamin D levels checked, how to do so, and the variety of sources it comes from.
Contemplations on a 40 Year Diaversary
Certified diabetes educator Jane Dickinson talks about the marking of her 40th year with diabetes with both remembrances, some poignancy, and most important still maintaining hope.