Diabetes

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Forever Learning with Type 1 Diabetes
diabetesdaily.com - By Frank Sita of Type 1 Writes December 13th, 2018
This content originally appeared on Type 1 Writes. Republished with permission. “I never get it wrong. I just learn for next time.” If there’s one …
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Evaluating Type 2 Diabetes Medications: Metformin
diabetesdaily.com - By TCOYD: Taking Control of Your Diabetes December 8th, 2018
This content originally appeared on TCOYD: Taking Control of Your Diabetes. Republished with permission. By Steve Edelman, MD Metformin (Glucophage) …
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Rest Your Beta Cells and Reap the Rewards
diabetesdaily.com - By Gretchen Becker of Wildly Fluctuating December 7th, 2018
This content originally appeared on Wildly Fluctuating. Republished with permission. For many years, some people have been saying that if you can rest …
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Study: Better Outcomes on Injections During Type 1 Pregnancy
diabetesdaily.com - By Sysy Morales November 29th, 2018
A recent study published in Diabetes Care concluded that pregnant women with type 1 diabetes might achieve better outcomes on multiple daily …
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Understanding Average Glucose, Standard Deviation, CV, and Blood Sugar Variability
diabetesdaily.com - By diaTribe November 26th, 2018
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Adam Brown and Divya Gopisetty What do these numbers mean, what’s the …
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How to Dose Your Insulin for Better Fat Loss and Muscle Growth
diabetesdaily.com - By Phil Graham of Diabetic Muscle & Fitness November 16th, 2018
This content originally appeared on Diabetic Muscle & Fitness. Republished with permission. If you want to build a great looking body you’re going to …
Fatty Liver: What It Is, and How to Get Rid of It
Healthline - Written by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE
Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common in many parts of the world, affecting about 25% of people globally (1). It is linked to obesity, …
New Diabetes Care Guidelines From ADA and EASD for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
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By Jimmy McDermott, Ann Carracher, and Kelly Close A new guidance document from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and European Association for …
Why People with Diabetes May Need to ‘Intensify’ Their Treatments
Healthline - Written by Ginger Vieira
Experts say people with type 2 diabetes need to be sent to specialists so they can get on proper treatment plans. Despite the number of diabetes …
Understanding Average Glucose, Standard Deviation, CV, and Blood Sugar Variability
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By Adam Brown and Divya Gopisetty What do these numbers mean, what’s the target, and how can they provide insight into better diabetes management? …
Why heart health is important for women with diabetes
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If you have diabetes, you have a higher-than-average risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. While men and women generally have similar rates of …
New Therapies for Children and Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes?
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By Jeemin KwonA study is enrolling over 100 people with type 2 between the ages of 10 and 18 years, examining Jardiance and TradjentaClinical Trials …
Is hair loss a side effect of metformin?
Medical News Today - By Jayne Leonard
Metformin is a prescription medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome. Some people are worried that this drug may …
What are the side effects of insulin therapy?
Medical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher
Many people with diabetes need to take insulin to stay healthy. However, insulin therapy can cause a range of side effects. In this article, we look …
Sanofi's Zynquista: First Oral Diabetes Med for Type 1 Diabetes with Insulin?
Healthline - Written by Mike Hoskins
There's a new diabetes drug currently before regulators that, if approved, would be the first oral medication designed to be used alongside insulin …
Study: Your Refrigerator Could be Damaging Your Insulin
diabetesdaily.com - By Sysy Morales October 14th, 2018
Researchers announce the results of a study that shows refrigerators and their daily temperature fluctuations may be potentially damaging insulin and …
Continuous Glucose Monitors: A Type 2’s Weapon of Mass Instruction
diabetesdaily.com - By TCOYD: Taking Control of Your Diabetes October 12th, 2018
This post originally appeared on TCOYD: Taking Control of Your Diabetes. Republished with permission. Glucose monitoring has come a long way from …
Farxiga Reduces Risk of Heart Failure and Heart-Related Death in Type 2 Diabetes
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By Emma Ryan and Peter Rentzepis Heart benefits of the SGLT-2 inhibitor pill beyond blood sugars and weight loss for people with type 2 diabetes New …
The Truth about Diabulimia
diabetesdaily.com - By Beyond Type 1 October 11th, 2018
This post originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. According to Marilyn Ritholz, Ph.D., (Senior Psychologist at Joslin …
What Is the Somogyi Effect?
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When you use insulin therapy to control your diabetes, you need to measure your blood sugar levels several times a day. Depending on the results, you …
Diabetes: A Basic Guide to Sanity and Civility
diabetesdaily.com - By Integrated Diabetes Services October 5th, 2018
By Alicia Downs The internet is an incredible resource of information and support. For people with diabetes, it is often our way of building community …
EASD Day 1 Highlights – Expert Commentary on Diabetes Therapy and Technology Developments
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By Jeemin Kwon, Emma Ryan, Ann Carracher, Brian Levine, and Kelly Close The most promising therapies in the pipeline, accuracy data on the FreeStyle …
Empagliflozin as Adjunctive to Insulin Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes: The EASE Trials
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Abstract OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of empagliflozin 10- and 25-mg doses plus a unique lower dose (2.5 mg) as adjunct to …
Carb Counting for Type 1 Diabetes
diabetesdaily.com - By Gráinne Flynn of Blood Sugar Trampoline October 2nd, 2018
For Adults: DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) There are seven diabetes clinics that offer DAFNE. Berger There are twelve diabetes clinics who …
TCOYD ONE 2018: Reaching Athletic Potential With Type 1 Diabetes
diabetesdaily.com - By Samantha Markovitz October 2nd, 2018
Dr. Michael Riddell traveled to TCOYD ONE 2018 from Toronto, Canada to share about his work as a researcher focused on diabetes and exercise. As an …
Managing Type 1 Diabetes is More than Managing Blood Sugars
diabetesdaily.com - By Sysy Morales September 21st, 2018
A recent study looked into the development of various microvascular complications and the relationship with existing complications and risk factors …
Side Effects of Metformin: What You Should Know
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Metformin is a prescription drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of medications called biguanides. People with type 2 diabetes …
Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, Now What?
diabetesdaily.com - By Gráinne Flynn of Blood Sugar Trampoline September 19th, 2018
This post originally appeared on Blood Sugar Trampoline. Republished with permission. Editor’s Note: Some of the information provided here is …