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6 Best Chocolates for People with Diabetes
When The Good Chocolate co-founder Ben Glass cut sugar from his diet and couldn’t find any chocolate to fit his new lifestyle, he created The Good Chocolate, a bean-to-bar chocolate that contains zero sugar and has 45% fewer calories than the average chocolate bar. “Our mission wasn’t to make something only for people with diabetes or those following keto,” he said, admitting he hadn’t actually heard of the keto diet until customers mentioned it.
Diabetic Retinopathy vs. Diabetic Macular Edema: What's the Difference?
Diabetes that is not optimally managed puts one at risk for eye-related issues ranging from cataracts to retinopathy to glaucoma. In fact, it is the leading cause of blindness in people aged 18 to 64. With regular care and attention, however, many people with diabetes are able to protect their vision. Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema are often mentioned in tandem, but they are not the same thing.
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Eversense 365: How It Works, Features, Latest Updates
While most CGM sensors offer a wear time of 7 to 15 days, the Eversense 365 from Senseonics is the first CGM with a sensor that can be worn continuously for a full year. The FDA approved the Eversense 365 for use in the U.S. in 2024. In 2022, Senseonics introduced the Eversense E3, which needs to be changed every 180 days. It is currently available in the U.S. and Europe. What is the Eversense 365? The Eversense 365 is an implantable CGM that provides up to 365 days of continuous glucose readings.
Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream
This berry ice cream recipe is from the “Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies,” by Dr. Simon Poole, a medical doctor and expert on the Mediterranean diet, and chef, cookbook author, and culinary host Amy Riolo. Poole and Riolo, who previously co-authored the book “Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition For Dummies,” have put together a collection of 135 recipes created with optimal control of diabetes in mind. Both have compelling reasons for including this creamy frozen berry dessert recipe.
Gestational Diabetes: Latest Research Updates
One of the most prominent highlights at this year’s American Diabetes Association conference was the significant research headway made in the study of gestational diabetes mellitus (also known as GDM). Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs in those without a prior diagnosis of diabetes where blood glucose levels are higher than normal during pregnancy; this condition can impact both the mother and the baby.
What the Future of Treating Gestational Diabetes May Look Like
What’s on the horizon for treating gestational diabetes? From tech-driven diagnostic tools to potential therapies for GDM, here’s a look at what the future may hold for GDM treatment. Gestational diabetes – a type of diabetes where blood glucose levels are higher than normal during pregnancy – is a common condition that is estimated to affect between 2% and 10% of pregnancies.
Spiced Eggplant Steaks
This Middle Eastern-inspired roast eggplant dish comes from the “The Noom Kitchen,” a new cookbook from Noom that features nutrient-dense, calorically mindful recipes.
Ozempic Slows Kidney Disease, Cuts Cardiorenal Death Risk in Type 2 Diabetes, FLOW Study Finds
Semaglutide offered kidney and heart benefits to people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, the FLOW trial showed, opening the door for more uses for Ozempic. People with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease who took Ozempic (semaglutide) slowed the progression of their kidney disease and cut their risk of death from kidney disease and major cardiac events by 24%, according to new data from Novo Nordisk’s FLOW trial.
Ozempic Slows Kidney Disease, Now FDA Approved for CKD
Key takeaways: People with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) who took Ozempic (semaglutide) slowed the progression of kidney disease by 24% and cut their risk of death from kidney disease. Patients who took Ozempic versus placebo also cut their risk of major heart problems by 18%. The latest: Newly FDA approved for CKD, Ozempic is the first GLP-1 drug that’s been approved to reduce the progression of kidney disease and risk of cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Jamaican Ital Stew
Registered dietitian Maya Feller explains how a plant-based stew from her cookbook, “Eating From Our Roots,” is proof that it’s possible to enjoy starchy vegetables without blood sugar spikes. This vegan and gluten-free Afro-Caribbean stew recipe comes from “Eating from Our Roots,” a cookbook written by registered dietitian nutritionist and inclusive nutrition advocate Maya Feller.
Lower-Carb Peanut Butter Shortbread
This peanut butter shortbread recipe, from the new diabetes-focused cookbook “For Good Measure,” contains only 14 grams of total carbs per serving. In 2016, Jennifer Shun’s daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 11. Family time, which revolved around meals in the kitchen, dramatically changed with her daughter’s new dietary needs.
Sorghum Salad with Arugula, Pomegranate, and Pistachios
This plant-based seasonal salad stars jewel-toned pomegranate arils or dried tart cherries as well as fresh arugula. It adds a cheery splash of color to any holiday table and is well suited for anyone watching their blood glucose. The recipe hails from “The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook,” by Jackie Newgent, a classically trained chef and recipe developer who is also a registered and certified dietitian nutritionist. In her new book, Newgent offers 125 plant-based recipes that keep carbs in check.
Levemir, a Long-Acting Insulin, To Be Discontinued by Novo Nordisk
Levemir, a long-acting insulin for people with diabetes, will be discontinued by Novo Nordisk in 2024. It’s the end of the production line for one of Novo Nordisk’s best selling products. Levemir (insulin detemir), a long-acting basal insulin that is commonly used by people with diabetes on multiple daily injections of insulin, will be discontinued in the US in 2024, the company announced. When will Levemir be discontinued?
When Your Turkey Reaches This Internal Temperature, It’s Officially Done
If you ever plan on cooking a turkey in your lifetime (around Thanksgiving, maybe?), there’s one important piece of information you’ll need to know: the internal temperature that a turkey needs to reach in order to safely be consumed. Not knowing the answer to this important question could result in serving up a food-borne illness instead of a delicious meal — and no one wants to give their family or friends food poisoning, so let’s get to it.
Join a Type 1 Diabetes Trial Testing Insulin-Producing Cells
This study is investigating whether Vertex’s VX-264, an encapsulated stem cell therapy, can safely restore insulin-producing islet cell function to people with type 1 diabetes without a lifelong need for immunosuppressive medication. Clinical Trials Identifier: NCT05791201 Trial Name: A Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Study of VX-264 in Participants With Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Type: Adults with type 1 diabetes Trial Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals What is the trial researching?
The Cause of Type 2 Diabetes May Not Be What You Think
A newly published study found that type 2 diabetes is not attributed to having obesity as defined by BMI. Rather, each individual’s genetics determine whether or not they have become too heavy for their body and have too much fat inside the pancreas and liver than they can tolerate. The onset of type 2 diabetes is not attributed to having obesity as defined by body mass index (BMI), a new study has found.
Tirzepatide Superior to Semaglutide for Both Blood Glucose Control and Body Weight Loss
Tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro) is more effective than semaglutide (Ozempic) for both blood glucose control and weight loss, according to a new analysis. The diabetes drug tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro) is better than semaglutide (brand names Ozempic) when it comes to controlling blood sugar as well as losing body weight, according to a meta-analysis presented at the 59th European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Hamburg, Germany.
Mounjaro Superior to Ozempic for Blood Glucose Control and Weight Loss
Skip to main content Tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro) is more effective than semaglutide (Ozempic) for both blood glucose control and weight loss, according to a new analysis. The diabetes drug tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro) is better than semaglutide (brand names Ozempic) when it comes to controlling blood sugar as well as losing body weight, according to a meta-analysis presented at the 59th European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Hamburg, Germany.
Join a Trial Researching Eating Disorder Prevention in Young People with Type 1 Diabetes
A global study is investigating the effectiveness of an eating disorder prevention program to help younger people with type 1 diabetes reduce body image concerns and improve blood glucose control. Clinical Trials Identifier: NCT05399446 Trial Name: Multi-Site Eating Disorder Prevention Program for Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Type: Adults with type 1 diabetes Trial Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital What is the trial researching?
Diabetes Drug Mounjaro Shown to Have Extraordinary Weight Loss for People Without Diabetes
Lilly announced results from a clinical trial of tirzepatide (known as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes) in patients with obesity. In addition to offering some of the highest weight reduction ever seen, these trial results show the marked impact of medication on obesity, as well as the need for ongoing treatment in order to maintain weight loss. Lilly has released full results of SURMOUNT-4, a study of tirzepatide (sold under the name Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes) in patients with obesity.
The Best Ways to Freeze Any Kind of Fresh Fruit
There’s little better than ripe fresh fruit eaten out of hand, but when you have too much to eat before it goes bad, do the next best thing: freeze your fruit. It’s easy and economical—a no-brainer way to extend the life of anything sweet and fresh that’s sitting on your counter, threatening to get squishy or grow mold. Why should you freeze fruit anyway?
Brenzavvy, a Type 2 Diabetes Drug, Now Available for Less Than $50 Month
Brenzavvy, a type 2 diabetes drug recently approved by the FDA, has just become commercially available at lower cost with no insurance required. Pharmaceutical company TheracosBio has announced that Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) is now available in the US. The medication is obtainable with a prescription through Cost Plus Drugs, a company that negotiates directly with manufacturers to offer medications at a lower price. Cost Plus is offering a 30-day supply for $47.85 plus shipping and handling.
Tandem Mobi Automated Insulin Delivery System Now Available
Tandem’s much awaited Mobi automated insulin delivery system is now available in the US, making it the world’s smallest insulin delivery system to be fully controllable by a smartphone for ages 2 and older. Tandem Diabetes Care announced that its newest hybrid closed-loop system, the Tandem Mobi, is now available to ship to eligible customers in the United States.
FDA Clears Tandem’s Mobi Insulin Pump
Tandem’s new Mobi automated insulin delivery system has received FDA clearance, making it the world’s smallest insulin delivery system to be fully controlled by a smartphone. Tandem announced that its forthcoming automated insulin delivery (AID) system, the Tandem Mobi, has been cleared by the FDA for people ages 6 and up with diabetes, making it the smallest durable insulin delivery system available in the U.S. that can be fully controlled by a mobile app.
First FDA-Approved Islet Cell Transplant Performed
People with type 1 diabetes who face severe or unrecognized hypoglycemia have had few treatment options. But a man with type 1 in Illinois has received the first FDA-approved islet-cell replacement treatment, Lantidra, and he is now producing his own insulin. The minimally invasive therapy – where healthy islet cells are infused into the liver – allowed the man to return home the next day. Lantidra uses donor cells and requires lifelong immunosuppressive drugs.
Dexcom Launching New Stelo Continuous Glucose Monitor for Type 2 Diabetes
Dexcom has revealed new details about Stelo, its new continuous glucose monitor (CGM) designed for people with diabetes who do not take insulin. Stelo by Dexcom, a new continuous glucose monitor targeted for people with diabetes who are not on insulin, has been submitted to the FDA. The medical equipment manufacturer also shared updates on unique features of the wearable, pricing, and the planned rollout timeline for the device.
FDA Warns Against Compounded Semaglutide for Diabetes, Weight Loss
The FDA has issued a warning urging people to avoid using off-brand or compounded formulations of the popular semaglutide medications Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. Semaglutide medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, have become the subject of a global shortage, with demand for the trending drugs outstripping supply. As a result, some people have turned to compounding pharmacies for versions of the diabetes and weight loss medications.
Unprecedented Clinical Trial Results Position Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) for FDA Weight Loss Drug Approval
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) demonstrated not only unprecedented weight loss but also an array of impressive cardiometabolic benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity, according to the full results of a clinical trial released this week. At the 2023 ADA Scientific Sessions in San Diego this week, researchers unveiled full results of the SURMOUNT-2 clinical trial evaluating tirzepatide for weight loss in adults with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes.
Trial Results Position Mounjaro for Weight Loss Drug Approval
Eli Lilly’s SURMOUNT-2 trial clinical trial results show substantial weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes taking Mounjaro (tirzepatide) at high doses, positioning the injectable drug for FDA approval as an obesity drug. Drug maker Eli Lilly released data on April 27 from a clinical trial that demonstrates its tirzepatide medication Mounjaro is effective and safe for chronic weight management in adults with type 2 diabetes with obesity or overweight.
Tips for Overcoming a Fear of Needles When You Have Diabetes
From blood tests to self-injections and technology, needles are an inescapable part of diabetes care. If you have a fear of needles, there are several anxiety management strategies you can use to overcome this fear. Carol Gee recalls shuddering when her mother was diagnosed with diabetes late in life and put on insulin. “I couldn’t imagine ever having to do that,” she said, referring to her lifelong fear of needles.
High-Dose Rybelsus Trial Results Show Greater A1C and Weight Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes
Novo Nordisk’s PIONEER PLUS trial has delivered promising A1C and weight loss results for patients with type 2 diabetes taking the oral semaglutide Rybelsus at significantly higher doses. Novo Nordisk has released initial results for PIONEER PLUS, a clinical trial testing Rybelsus at high doses. The results show significant reductions in both A1C levels and weight in patients with type 2 diabetes, marking the greatest amount of weight loss ever seen to date from an oral glucose lowering agent.
Triglycerides and Diabetes: What Are the Risks?
Triglycerides—a type of fat that circulates in the blood along with cholesterol—can be a risk factor for developing diabetes. If you have diabetes, monitoring triglyceride levels may help you better manage your condition. Much like the link between cholesterol and diabetes, there is a relationship between triglyceride levels and diabetes. While triglycerides may not get much attention, they can be an important indicator of health. What are triglycerides?
Novo Nordisk and Sanofi Announce Plans to Cut Insulin Prices
Following Eli Lilly’s recent announcement of a $35 monthly limit on out-of pocket costs, Sanofi announced a $35 cost cap on Lantus, and Novo Nordisk pledged to reduce the prices of several of its insulin varieties by as much as 75%. Both companies’ cuts will take effect next year. Following Lilly’s plans to slash insulin prices and cap insulin costs at $35 per month, Novo Nordisk announced on March 14 that it plans to reduce prices of several of its insulins by up to 75% starting Jan. 1, 2024.
Novo Nordisk to Cut Some Insulin Prices by Up to 75%
Novo Nordisk has announced today that starting January 1, 2024, it plans to slash the prices of several of its insulin by up to 75%. Following Lilly’s plans to slash insulin prices and cap insulin costs at $35 per month, Novo Nordisk announced in a press release today that it plans to slash prices of several of its insulins by up to 75%. Beginning January 1, 2024, Novo Nordisk will cut U.S. list prices of NovoLog and NovoLog Mix 70/30 insulins by 75%, and the price for Novolin and Levemir by 65%.
Medicare Expands CGM Coverage for People with Type 2 Diabetes
On April 16, Medicare began covering people with type 2 diabetes for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). In the largest expansion of continuous glucose monitoring coverage, Medicare expanded coverage of CGMs to include people with type 2 diabetes who are taking any type of insulin as well as members who are not on insulin but have a history of hypoglycemia. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rolled out the updated and expanded CGM coverage policy this week.
Eli Lilly to Cut Price of Insulin by 70%, Expand Program that Caps Out-of-Pocket Costs at $35 a Month
Eli Lilly announced today that it will cut the list prices for its most commonly prescribed insulins, including Humalog and Humulin, by 70%. The drug maker will also expand a program that caps out-of-pocket insulin costs for patients at $35 per month. Eli Lilly announced today that it will cut the list prices for its most commonly prescribed insulins by 70%. The drug maker will also expand a program that caps out-of-pocket insulin costs for patients at $35 per month.
Once-Weekly Insulins Could Soon Be the Key to the Future of Insulin Treatment
Researchers at this week’s 2023 Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) conference in Berlin provided an update on Icodec and Efsitora, two new basal insulins being studied for the treatment of diabetes that only need to be administered once weekly.
FDA Clears Beta Bionics' iLet Bionic Pancreas - No Carb Counting Required
Beta Bionics has received FDA clearance for its insulin-only iLet Bionic Pancreas, an automated insulin delivery system that eliminates the need for carbohydrate counting. On May 19, the FDA announced that Beta Bionics’ iLet Bionic Pancreas has received FDA clearance, allowing it to be prescribed to people with type 1 diabetes ages 6 years and older.
How to Sear Chicken Breast
A few basic tools and tips, and you’ll get perfect seared chicken breast every time. Boneless chicken breasts are easy to find, low in fat, high in protein, and consistently tender, all factors that contribute to them being the most popular cut of poultry in the country. Yet despite the fact that we eat chicken breast all the time, it can be surprisingly hard to make just right.
Refrigeration vs. Room Temperature
If you’re getting ahead of the game and baking pies in advance of when you want to serve them (or, should you find yourself with the exciting and rare predicament of having leftover pie), you may be wondering: What is the best way to store pie? How long can it sit out on the counter and when does it need to be refrigerated? Well, that depends. The pie experts at Pillsbury suggest covering custard and cream pies with plastic wrap before refrigerating for up to two days.
So What Exactly Is Solid Pack Pumpkin?
Recently, a co-worker came to me with a number of questions about canned, solid pack pumpkin: Is it sweetened? Does it have spices in it? What is it used for? If you're also curious to know more about solid pack pumpkin, here's the answer you've been waiting for. What Is Solid Pack Pumpkin Puree? Solid pack pumpkin is exactly that: just pumpkin, and nothing else (despite the misleading pumpkin pie that is often on the label).
11 Recipes to Try
Ripe bananas are a wonderful ingredient to have on hand, but for when you’re tired of baking those same old loaves, we’ve rounded up the best banana recipes besides banana bread. Bananas really are the ideal fruit. They’re a natural fit for breakfast, after school, or before a workout, and they taste great blended in a smoothie, as the highlight of a peanut butter sandwich, and, of course, eaten out of hand.
15 International Breakfast Recipes From Açaí Bowls to Shakshuka
We often save our culinary explorations for lunch or dinner. But breakfast should get a break too from our ordinary, domestic treatment. These breakfast traditions from across the globe are delicious, more exciting ways to start the day. So morning-meal makers, accept this challenge to look at your eggs, fruit, and grains in a new light. Tired of oatmeal? Try this whole grain, most commonly seen in fermented Ethiopian flatbread, to make a quick porridge.
Bronx-based Schools Included: 3rd Annual NYC Public School Film Festival Recognizes 32 Short Films Created by Students
3rd Annual NYC Public School Film FestivalRecognizes 32 Short Films Created by Students Available Online: Student Films and Student Interviews with Acclaimed Directors, Screenwriters & Other Film Professionals New York, NY – The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and the New York City Department of Education (DOE) announce the 32 short films created by public school students that were recognized during the 3rd annual New York City Public School Film Festival.
Two Days on Mendocino’s South Coast — Susannah Chen
It’s honestly embarrassing to admit this, but despite more than 13 years of living in Northern California, I’ve never made the drive up to Mendocino. My absence has mostly been driven by a very real fear of carsickness, since I tend to become so very easily and the roads leading up to coastal Mendocino are incredibly windy.
Kale, Will You Never Die? 7 Food Trends That Ruled 2014, and 3 for 2015
BySusannah Chen January 5, 2015 Edit Now that the glitter of New Year’s has settled, we’re taking a look back at the food fads—some predictable, others not so much—that gripped us in 2014. Behold, seven trends that diners and home cooks couldn’t get enough of last year, plus three trends we’re betting will go big in 2015.
Lazy Girl's Guide to Making a Flag Cake
With the Fourth of July on the horizon, there's no dessert more patriotic than the classic flag cake. However, not everyone has the equipment or the patience to pipe out the decoration. Instead, here's a way to show your stars and stripes the lazy girls' way. This method is easier than you think.
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