Although confusing different types of insulins has been a long-time issue, which the insulin companies have tried to “fix,” it still happens. When you start insulin treatment, it’s important to learn about the different onset, peak, and duration of action of insulins. If you’re taking more than one type of insulin, a diabetes educator can […]
A new tool is designed to simplify diabetes management by automatically delivering insulin to patients when it’s needed. The DBLG1 System, by French company Diabeloop, links a continuous glucose monitor and patch insulin pump with a handset resembling cell phone. Every five minutes, a glucose measurement is sent via Bluetooth to the handset. Read more
Most people with diabetes will suffer from diabetes distress at some point, and for some it is an ongoing problem. Diabetes distress refers to the emotional consequences of living with diabetes. While it can be associated with depression, it differs in many ways and requires different treatment. Kathryn Kreider, a professor of nursing and expert […]
People who tend to accumulate excess fat in their bellies, rather than carrying excess fat around their hips, due to their genes are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart attacks, a new study says. While the association of “apple shaped” bodies with these conditions is not new, this research gives new insight […]
People with diabetes have worse angiographic and clinical outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) compared with patients without diabetes, according to a new study. The poorer outcomes persist despite advances in stents and other therapeutic technology. Read more
Skipping breakfast might increase your type 2 diabetes risk, according to a new review of six different studies. The researchers looked at the data from the studies, which involved over 96,000 people, 5,000 of whom had already been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. They found that skipping breakfast for one day of the week was […]
“Time in range” is the percentage of time a diabetes patient ‘s blood glucose readings are within the glycemic range of 70 to 180 mg/dL. Evidence suggests that more time spent in range corresponds to lowered risk of developing vascular complications in patients with diabetes. Read more
Scientists may soon develop another alternative to the painful finger-prick blood glucose tests many people with diabetes have to endure. The new invention is a paper-strip sensor that gauges blood glucose via a patient’s saliva. When saliva is applied to the sensor, glucose in the body fluid reacts with glucose oxidase on the strip, creating […]
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a new combination of two classes of drugs that induces the highest rate of proliferation ever observed in adult human beta cells—the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. The result is an important step toward a diabetes treatment that can restore the […]
Two types of drugs widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes in order to lower blood sugar levels may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure, according to new research. The first, sulfonylureas, are oral medications that cause the body to release more insulin; they have been in use since the 1950s. The […]
A survey that examined attitudes toward weight-loss surgery among people in the U.S. found that 49.4 and 39.1 percent of respondents thought that most people had weight-loss surgery for cosmetic reasons, and that weight-loss surgery represented choosing the “easy way out.” Women were more likely to think that weight-loss surgery was performed for health reasons, […]
A recent study that examined the proportion of American adults with optimal cardiometabolic health according to different guidelines. Researchers found that women, youth, those with more education, who never smoked, practiced vigorous physical activity, and had low body mass index were more likely to be metabolically healthy. Metabolic health was seen in fewer than one-third […]
Once a holiday is over, all those tempting leftovers lying around the house can be very hard to resist. How can you keep your eating habits on track around the holidays and deal with the leftover temptations? A diabetes educator gives her advice. Read more
An increasing number of people with diabetes in the U.S. are losing toes and feet to the disease by the time they reach middle age. This is a disturbing reversal after years of progress in helping people with diabetes. The results suggest many people need more help in maintaining good blood sugar control, and in […]
Type 2 diabetes is associated with a decline in verbal memory and verbal fluency among older adults, according to a new study. The researchers examined the correlation between type 2 diabetes and brain atrophy and cognitive decline. The researchers found associations between diabetes and verbal memory and verbal fluency issues, after adjustment for age, sex, […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a poorly-named and often poorly-understood disease. For one thing, it doesn’t involve ovarian cysts; for another, it’s strongly linked to type 2 diabetes — and that link may run in families, and include increased diabetes risks for men as well as women. Andrea Dunaif, System Chief of Endocrinology Diabetes and […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition strongly linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes. For this reason, it’s important for young women diagnosed with PCOS to adopt lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, diet and exercise changes, that can help reduce their diabetes risk. What’s the best way to motivate young women — […]
More and more children and teens are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which used to be considered a disease of middle and old age. The ADA’s position statement stresses that young people who have type 2 diabetes or who are at risk for type 2 diabetes need to be approached differently than adults. The […]
Life expectancy in the U.S. declined last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While many factors, including the “opioid epidemic” may have contributed to this, the increased rate of diabetes may be one of them, according to Dr. Jon Hallberg of the University of Minnesota, as diabetes remains one of the top […]
A new study that looked at treatment with metformin and pioglitazone in people with prediabetes found that the drugs significantly delayed progression to diabetes in some patients. However, additional long-term studies will need to be done before the FDA can approve these medications for at-risk patients. Read more