by DiabetesCare.net | Jun 3, 2015 | Health
Obviously, you know what vitamins are, but what are telomeres? The telomeres are sections of DNA at the end of each chromosome, that serve as a cap to the genetic material and function to ensure the cell’s chromosomes do not fuse with each other or rearrange during...
by DiabetesCare.net | Oct 17, 2014 | Weight Management
Most patients with type 2 come into my office wanting to lose weight. Often, their goals are lofty: “Nurse, I really need to lose 130 lbs.” or “Nurse, I’ve gained 80 pounds over the past decade; I need to lose it all.” They are often frustrated and overwhelmed....
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
Ryanodine receptor type 2 (RyR2) calcium channels are found in the pancreas with the primary function being to control the calcium release between cells. However, a recent study shows that a potential defect in these receptors causes high glucose. Specifically, when...
by DiabetesCare.net | Aug 24, 2015 | Health
When I was eight years and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I remember being very confused and overwhelmed with nurses coming in and out of my hospital room telling me that they were going to give me some inulin and check my blood sugar levels. The only thing that I...
by Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. | Apr 25, 2023 | Weight Management, Health, Nutrition, Blogs
The Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) trial was groundbreaking for its findings related to weight loss and maintenance through intensive lifestyle intervention, including the use of a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD). The Look AHEAD (Action for...
