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Diabetes Health in The News Podcast: FDA Approves Novo Nordisk’s Type 2 Diabetes Drug for Young Patients

June 26, 2019June 23, 2019 Nadia 0 Comments

There’s a new treatment for Type 2 diabetes that may be perfect for children. The FDA has recently approved Victoza injections as a treatment option to help lower blood sugar in children and adolescents aged 10-17. Designed to be used alongside exercise and diet, Victoza has been on the market since 2010 but was approved specifically for younger patients this year. This offers an additional

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AskNadia: Why is My Blood Sugar High When Nothing Has Changed?

June 24, 2019June 23, 2019 Nadia 0 Comments Ask Nadia Blood Sugar Diet

Dear Nadia, I was diagnosed a type 2 diabetic 14 years ago this month. For the most part, my daily fasting numbers averaged 107 while taking three oral medications (2k Metformin, 3 mg Glimepiride, 50 mg Januvia). Recently (maybe three weeks) my daily average has hovered around 148. Any ideas? Nothing has changed in my diet or activities. Dr. Charles Dear Dr. Charles: There are

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In The Trenches With Diabetes Dad: Lisa Awards 2019, Powerhouses in Our Diabetes World and One Special Son

June 23, 2019June 23, 2019 Nadia 0 Comments

by diabetesdad Ten years are a long time. I just cannot believe that ten years have gone by that our sweet Lisa left this world. But she went out with a voice shouting from the mountaintops and it is in the memory of that voice that I keep the promise I gave to my Little Brother (honorary), Mark, that in honor of his wife I

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Is Being a Plus-size a Feminist Issue?

June 22, 2019June 23, 2019 Nadia 0 Comments

By Nadia Al-Samarrie I recently went on a 7.8-mile trek to a beautiful place in Hood Mountain, nestled in the hills of Santa Rosa California. Overlooking a breath-taking view of Kenwood, Napa and Sonoma County, I felt as if I was floating in the sky on a suspended rock, 2,100 feet above sea level. Gunsight Rock, a coveted observation lookout, only fits two sitting people

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Diabetes Health Research Report: Immune Boost Eliminates Insulin Injections

June 19, 2019June 20, 2019 Nadia 0 Comments Diabetes Health Healthy Living Insulin

https://media.blubrry.com/diabeteshealthpodcast/p/www.diabeteshealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Dec-12_-2015_-10_45_09-PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download Click here to listen to today’s Diabetes Health in the News Podcast! American researchers have found a way for people living with diabetes, immune cells, to do away with daily insulin injections for up to a year. People with diabetes lack a sufficient number of T-reg cells, which the body normally uses to protect insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells.

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AskNadia: The History of the Implantable Insulin Pump

June 17, 2019June 20, 2019 Nadia 0 Comments Ask Nadia Blood Sugar diabetes advocate

Dear Jeff, I have had diabetes for 28 years and wore two different insulin pumps for a total of 8 years. I quit the insulin pump because of scarring issues that lead to insulin effectiveness issues. Now after many years, I am starting to suffer from the long-term effects of diabetes. The implantable insulin pump could make a difference in my life. This new technology

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AskNadia: My Physician Says My Diabetes Will Disappear When I Lose Weight

June 10, 2019June 13, 2019 Nadia 0 Comments Blood Sugar Carbohydrates Diet

Dear Nadia, I have had Type 2 diabetes for five years. My doctor says if I lose 10 kilos in weight, diabetes may disappear. What do you think? Roland Dear Roland, Once you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it will not disappear if you lose weight. Some marketing people use the term reverse and cure diabetes while advocating juicing, eating a raw food diet

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Diabetes Health Podcast Interview: How to Fast Safely During Ramadan with Diabetes

May 1, 2019June 20, 2019 Nadia 0 Comments

Managing diabetes is no easy task. When a spiritual holiday comes a long that requires fasting, you need to ensure that your health is not compromised. Join me today as I speak to Dr. Luma Gahlib who helps us understand who should or should not fast during Ramadan and what to consider before you decide to observe this spiritual holiday that may

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Diabetes Health in The News: Just 6 months of walking may reverse cognitive decline, study says

May 1, 2019June 21, 2019 Nadia 0 Comments

Aging is a normal part of life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t give the process a piece of your mind! Or, as the case may be, take that piece right back. Walking has been show to help improve your cognitive function and actually slow down the aging of your mind. In fact, walking can help keep your body and heart healthy, too! A recent

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Have You Ever Wondered How Others Handle The Seemingly Never-ending Mental & Emotional Demands Of Life With Diabetes?

April 24, 2019 Nadia 0 Comments

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