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 …
Category Archives: Glycemic Control
Diabetes Health: Diabetes Hispanic and Latinos Crossword Puzzle Solution #31
Test your knowledge to see how well you know diabetes in the Hispanic and Latino community.
If you would like to sign up to receive a weekly puzzle, please email puzzle@diabeteshealth.com. In the subject area write “add me to your weekly word …
Bariatric Surgery Shows Significant Effect on Obese Type 1s
Here’s a development to keep your eye on: Bariatric surgery performed on a small group of morbidly obese type 1s led to considerable weight loss, improved glycemic control, and improved metabolic profiles up to three years later.
The surgeries, performed …
A New Dawn for Inhalable Insulin?
Few treatments for type 1 diabetes have been as elusive and long-promised as inhalable insulin. The concept has always sounded remarkable: Instead of jabbing themselves with needles, type 1s (and insulin-using type 2s) could take a quick puff on an …
Algorithm Could Identify Hidden Type 2 Cases
A simple algorithm used to scan electronic health records could be a breakthrough in identifying cases of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making. And that could lead to timely treatment …
Type 2: Swedes Say a Small Drop in A1C Reduces Risk of Cardiac Death
Swedish researchers report that a drop in A1C of less than one percentage point can lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among people with diabetes by nearly half. Specifically, they found that patients who reduced their A1C from …
Preconception Counseling and Birth Control Options
Being your own advocate is imperative for women with diabetes, especially when it comes to gynecologic care. As soon as a young woman is ready to become sexually active, she needs to talk with her doctor about contraceptive options. This …
