My diabetic educator fired up a video of professional athletes enjoying their chosen sport. A cyclist whizzed down mountainous trails in California with an insulin pump mounted on his hip. A swimmer dove into a pool and came up just …
AskNadia: Is Soy Bad for Me?
Dear Nadia,
I have decided to start replacing some of my protein meals with soy.
Is soy bad for me?
Janet
Portland Oregon
Dear Janet,
Plant-based foods are good for lowering your cholesterol and believe to have some benefits to …
Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle Solution
Word puzzle posted on previous day.
Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle
This crossword puzzle was inspired by this week’s news and podcast reports. Play along with us to test your knowledge and comprehension on topics we post Monday-Friday.
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Diabetes Health Weekly Roundup
This crossword puzzle was inspired by this week’s news and podcast reports. Play along with us to test your knowledge and comprehension on topics we post Monday-Friday.
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Long-term Metformin Use May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk Among Men with Diabetes
A new study has found that the long-term use of metformin may decrease the risk for colorectal cancer among men with diabetes. This cohort study involved data from adult participants at least 40 years of age. To qualify, participants also …
Diabetes evolutions: The blood glucose meter
I remember my first blood glucose meter. It was called the Accu-Chek II, and it was a long, white rectangular thing.
It used test strips that changed color. The machine would read the strips, if you wanted, but you could …
Hearing Loss as a Complication of Diabetes
When examining potential complications of diabetes, neuropathy and retinopathy often receive the most attention. What many people don’t know is that uncontrolled diabetes can also lead to hearing loss. By better understanding how diabetes impacts hearing, steps can be taken …
Diabetes Health Type 1: Dogs That Sense Low Blood Sugar
Forensic scientist Mark Ruefenacht, who has type 1 diabetes, tells Diabetes Health publisher Nadia Al-Samarrie how he realized that dogs can be a major defense against life-threatening episodes of hypoglycemia. That insight led him to found Dogs for Diabetics (“D4D”), …
AskNadia: How Can I Get off My Medications When My A1c is 12?
Dear Nadia,
I’m a type 2 diabetic and have lost over 30 pounds in the last two years. I am on medication and insulin and would like to get off of them, but my A1c is at 12. I eat …
