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Diabetes Health in The News Podcast: Thioredoxin Interacting Protein and Insulin Resistance
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Researchers from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine recently examined how caloric restriction can improve insulin sensitivity in obese patients. The study used 11 obese participants …
Living With Type 1 Diabetes: Food Shaming At Family Parties
Until recently, I have been lucky. My family was always respectful and supportive when it came to my diabetes. I’ve had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 18 and this summer, as I turn the big 4-0, it will …
Diabetes Health Tips for Taming Your Winter Allergies
By Joan Lehach, MD
As frigid temperatures and unusually snowy conditions over much of the nation continue to keep many Americans indoors, a veteran allergy expert reminds us that staying inside may keep us warm, but also gives us prolonged …
Type1 Diabetes: You Can Have Your Cake and Go Low Too
Oh diabetes, this is not a good time! It’s never a good time for a diabetes tantrum, but when I’m at work, I don’t have time to play games. I have had diabetes for over 21 years, and it’s rarely …
Living with Type 1 Diabetes: Besides Food, What Makes You Happy?
I asked myself the same question. While I adore food (who doesn’t?!), there is more to life. Diabetes can seriously complicate our relationship with food and after a recent celiac disease diagnosis, I needed to focus on the other things …
Living With Type 1 Diabetes: Rising Country Star Inspires Kids
When country singer Ben Rue isn’t on the road, you can sometimes find him working with kids who have type 1 diabetes, sharing stories about overcoming the challenges that come with the disease.
“Just today, I got a note from …
Living With Type 2 Diabetes: Women Take Charge!
How many women sit in the CEO seat? The number is growing, but not nearly equal to that of men. There may be many reasons for this, and one of the possible explanations may be that some women believe that …
Living With Type 1 Diabetes: How Our Loved Ones Really Feel
With years of type 1 diabetes under my belt, 22 to be exact, I wanted to know how my husband felt about my health issues. This is especially important to me now that we’ve spent the last few years with …
Living With Type 2: A Nutty Way to Help Control Diabetes
Carbohydrates can increase blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, as well as contribute to weight gain. A recent study shows that eating two ounces of raw, dry, or roasted nuts daily as a replacement for two ounces of other …