You may not think about the health benefits of whole grains as you munch popcorn, dig into hot oatmeal, or take a bite of a rye sandwich. But whole grains are among the powerhouses of a diet that can help us ward off high blood sugar and diabetes. “Whole grains … Read More
Q: I’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes and prescribed medication to help lower my blood sugar level. But I’m a little confused over what level to aim for—my doctor recommended I keep it around 8 percent but my daughter keeps saying it should be 7 percent. What do you advise? … Read More
The many facets of diabetes care can be difficult to cover in a standard 10- to 15-minute-long doctor’s appointment. Questions go unanswered, challenges undiscussed, opportunities for better management missed. That’s why a growing number of medical practices are turning to group medical visits, where patients can find education, communication, and … Read More
When a person with type 2 diabetes has poorly controlled blood glucose or a high hemoglobin A1c level, a medication called a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor may be added to his or her existing medication regimen. That addition does more than lower blood sugar: It also lowers the risk of … Read More
Up to 75% of North Americans are vitamin D deficient, and that can spell a higher risk of a wide range of disorders, including diabetes. Over the summer, two new studies explored whether high-dose vitamin D supplements could slow the progression of diabetes (looks promising) or prevent it altogether (not … Read More
About 10 percent of people with diabetes develop diabetic macular edema (DME), a build-up of fluid in the eye that causes blurred vision that can’t be improved with corrective lenses. Timing treatment is as much of an art as a science: Treating too soon can expose patients to risks, while … Read More
You may be aware that people with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of heart disease—but you may not know just how strong the connection is between these two conditions. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), at least 68 percent of people age 65 or older who have diabetes … Read More
More than 7 million people in the U.S. have diabetes but haven’t been diagnosed, according to recent estimates. You may wonder how so many people could have a serious disease like diabetes but be unaware of it. The primary reason is that symptoms are rare in the early stages of … Read More
For people with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, one has to be on the watch for other related diseases like high blood pressure, abnormal lipid levels, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and obesity. More recently, a link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been … Read More
What’s the picture perfect diet to both fend off and treat type 2 diabetes? Well, the latest science paints a portrait of a diet lush with plants in every color, texture, and category, including a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, crunchy whole grains, earthy beans, and crisp nuts and seeds. … Read More
