Nutritional Effects on Measurement of Insulin Sensitivity
Partial replacement of carbohydrates with unsaturated fat may improve insulin sensitivity in a population at risk for cardiovascular disease....
Grocery Shopping between 4 and 7 pm Results in Higher Calorie Purchases
Study shows a higher ratio of high-calorie foods to low-calorie foods were purchased between 4pm and 7pm compared to 1pm and 4pm....
Mediterranean Diet Can Preserve Memory and Thinking Skills
Mediterranean diet may delay the onset of symptoms of dementia....
Low Calorie Diet Similar to Bariatric Surgery
In patients with type 2 diabetes, insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function improved similarly with a very-low-calorie diet compared to bariatric surgery....
Intermittent Fasting May Improve Diabetes and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
Fasting diets may help those with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, alongside established weight loss claims....
Low-Glycemic Diet Seen to Reverse Diastolic Dysfunction of Diabetes
Decreasing carbs and increasing protein reduced insulin levels and postprandial glucose....
Being Overweight and Drinking Increases Risk for Liver Damage
Women are at even higher risk for chronic liver disease....
More Studies Show Nuts Are a Healthy Choice
People can safely add a few nuts to their diet -- or replace other foods with the high-unsaturated fat, high-fiber snacks -- without gaining weight....
Vitamin D Deficiency in Type 1 Diabetes Patients
Vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of the onset of type 1 diabetes is also being studied....
Doubling Up Is Key to Dieting
People who tackle diet and exercise at the same time do better at making healthy changes....
Reducing Carbs in GDM Doesn't Prevent the Need for Insulin
Randomized control trial looked at patients with gestational diabetes who followed a low carb diet and those who ate a normal diet, comparing the need for insulin....
Consumption of Green Coffee Reduces Glucose Levels
Significant dose-response effect seen in normoglycemic adults, with no GI side effects....
Antidiabetic Properties of Stevia Detected in Rat Models
Stevia fed rats demonstrated up to a 64% reduction compared to elevated blood glucose levels....
Diet Versus Bariatric Surgery?
Type 2 diabetes patients who follow the identical diet as post-bariatric surgery patients see similar reduction in blood glucose levels as those who undergo the surgery....
Metformin May Slow Aging Process
Worms treated with metformin live longer. The drug may slow the aging process by mimicking the effects of dieting....
Insulin Requirements Increased by High-Fat Meals
An increase in dietary fat can raise glucose levels and insulin requirements in patients with type 1 diabetes....
Protein Doesn't Affect Post-prandial Glucose Levels in Type 1's
Study shows type 1 diabetes patients do not need to adjust their flexible insulin scale based on the amount of protein they are about to consume....
Diet Versus Gastric Bypass for Diabetes Patients
Reduced calories before and after surgery improves diabetes in type 2 patients but not the actual surgery....
Lifestyle Intervention for Prediabetes Is Successful
A community-based diabetes-prevention program produced significant reductions in blood glucose and body mass index (BMI) among individuals with prediabetes, while also reducing costs at 2 years....
High Carbohydrate Consumption During Infancy Has Long-standing Effects
In an animal study, high-carbohydrate intake after birth led to detrimental long-term effects….
Comparing Calories to Miles Makes Impact
Choosing foods according to the distance needed to burn makes a difference....
Small Lifestyle Changes Improve Outcomes for Diabetes Patients
Small changes have big impacts and knowledge is golden....
Cardiovascular Benefits of Green Tea and Coffee
Green tea and with coffee can reduce risk of stroke....
Risks of Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults
Researchers investigated the prevalence and predictors of vitamin D deficiency in low risk and healthy adults....
Vitamin D Supplement Beneficial for CV Health in Diabetic Patients
Daily dose of vitamin D supplement can decrease adverse cardiovascular events as the level of adiponectin....
It's Not Red Meat, It's Processed Meats
The consumption of processed meats, such as bacon, sausage, and ham, has been shown to increase mortality….
Sugar Behind the Rise of Diabetes Worldwide
Sugar intake linked to high diabetes prevalence, not obesity….
Mediterranean Diet Can Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A diet high in nuts or extra virgin olive oil can reduce cardiovascular events in high risk patients by 30%….
Calories Trending Downwards As Obesity Is Going Upwards?
Americans eating less and getting fatter….
Walnuts Reduce Risk of Diabetes
Walnut consumption can reduce risk for type 2 diabetes in women….
Average Daily Calorie Intake Drops in US Children but This May Not Be Good News
Calorie intake decreased but saturated fat intake increased….
Calorie Count on Menus May Impact Food Choices
Showing diners how many calories are in restaurant food items may help the least health conscious people make a better choice….
Sleep Can Influence Food Intake
Healthy sleep pattern can indicate a healthy diet….
Good News for Those Who Love to Eat
Diets consisting of several mini-meals per day with more antioxidants work just as well as other diets in losing weight….
Diabulimia: the Diabetic Eating Disorder
Diabetic patients are more than twice as likely to have an eating disorder….
Higher Risk of Diabetes with Diet Drinks
A study with more than 66,000 women confirms a link between….
Thin Asians at Risk for Diabetes Due to Hidden Body Fat
Type 2 diabetes can occur in many seemingly thin people from ethnic minorities....
Obesity Leads to Vitamin D Deficiency
While previous studies have linked vitamin D deficiency with obesity….
Calcium Supplements May Increase Risk of CVD Death
A high intake of supplemental calcium appears to be associated with an increased risk of CVD death in men but….
New England Journal Refutes Weight-Loss Beliefs in New Review
With data from the scientific literature, some of the most firmly held beliefs about weight loss are unproven or downright untrue....
Mechanism that Links Diabetes and Obesity with Cancer Discovered
Sustained high levels of sugars damage our cells and can….
Parents of Baby Boomers Healthier than Their Kids
Today's baby boomers do not fare very well compared with….
GLP-1 Agonists May Be Effective for Obese Adolescents
Preliminary evidence from a clinical trial suggests that treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with….
Reducing Risk of Diabetes in Pregnancy with a Supplement
A nutritional supplement may help protect women at risk for gestational diabetes....
Bile Acid Sequestrant Reduces Glucose Concentration in T2DM
For type 2 patients on metformin monotherapy, the bile acid sequestrant colesevelam reduces fasting and postprandial glucose concentrations without any effects on....
Diabetes Patients Can Eat Immediately After Taking Insulin
People with type 2 diabetes no longer have to wait to eat after taking insulin....
Predictors of Diabetes Health Care Costs Identified
High costs linked to suboptimal glycemic control, impaired renal function, and proteinuria....
New First-ever Guidelines for Type 2 Kids
Step One – Start on insulin, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics which has issued guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes in children and teenagers aged 10 to 18....
Exercising on Empty Stomach Burns 20% More Fat
A new study has found that exercising on an empty stomach in the morning can….
Type 2's Need to Keep Kidneys Healthy
One in every 10 Americans has diabetes, and over a third of those will….
Women Have to Do 20% More than Men
Women have to do about 20% more exercise to get the same benefits….
Which Is More Important: Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure or Cholesterol Targets?
For people with diabetes, meeting the recommended guidelines for blood pressure and cholesterol is….
Meal Times Can Affect Weight Loss Success
Eating earlier rather than later can….
Metabolic Syndrome in 40's Linked to Exercise at Age 16
Television viewing habits and leisure-time physical activity at the age of 16 years independently predicts….
Study Finds No Harm with Eggs
Have eggs come back in favor except for those with diabetes?...
Beta Carotene Found to Protect against Genetic Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Beta carotene, the nutrient that gives red and orange fruits and vegetables their color, might lower a person's risk for type 2 diabetes if….
Putting Seniors Older than 74 on a Restrictive Diet Provides Little Benefit
For seniors over 74 years of age, putting them on a restrictive diet is….
The Best Diet to Avoid Diabetes
For the third year in a row, the DASH Diet Eating Plan has been named the best overall diet by U.S. News & World Report....
Using Whole Grains to Prevent Prediabetes
Eating whole grains is associated with a decreased risk of prediabetes....
Mediterranean- Diet Improves Insulin Sensitivity
Boosting daily consumption of unsaturated fat and reducing the proportion of carbohydrates resulted in improved insulin sensitivity....
Sugary Drinks Still Bad But What about Caffeine?
Results of a large new U.S. study confirm that sugary drinks are linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but shed little light on whether caffeine helps or hinders the process....
Dose-Response Relationship between Vitamin D and Type 1 Diabetes
A correlation has been found between vitamin D3 serum levels and subsequent incidence of type 1 diabetes....
Eating Carbs at Dinner Lowers Weight and Inflammatory Markers
Participants who ate carbohydrates mostly at dinner showed lower hunger scores compared with those who ate carbohydrates throughout the day....
New Study Demonstrates Low-Carb Diets Reduce Risk for Heart Disease and Inflammation
When overweight or obese people lose weight, using a low carb diet, they can have a significant reduction in inflammation throughout their body, as measured by three common markers....
High-protein Diets Work
Participants who were on a high-protein diet lost 1.8 extra pounds and more body fat at 12 weeks compared with those on a standard-protein diet....
Insulin Sensitivity Highest after Breakfast
Increased beta-cell responsiveness to glucose, disposition index; lower hepatic insulin extraction tends to be higher after breakfast....
Exercising before Breakfast Increases Fat Loss
If you are going to exercise, do it before the first meal of the day....
High-Carbs Raise Risk for Mild Cognitive Impairment
A diet high in carbohydrates and sugar may raise the risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the elderly, whereas a diet high in fat and protein may reduce this risk....
Top 10 Sodium Overkill Culprits (Patient Handout)
Nine out of 10 Americans consume more sodium than they need, according to a new report...
Joslin's Diabetes Deskbook, Updated 2nd Edition, Excerpt #12: The How's and Why's of Medical Nutrition Therapy
The Challenge
Amy P. Campbell, MS, RD, CDE, and Richard S. Beaser, M.D.
UCTV Prime: The Skinny on Obesity (video)
Is sugar a toxin that's fueling the global obesity epidemic? That's the argument UCSF's Dr. Robert Lustig made ...
New Nutrition Resource for Your Patients
MyFoodAdvisor: Recipes for Healthy...
27 Best Fiber Foods
Print out this list of the 27 best foods from dLife for your ...
Nutrition IQ for Your Patients
Letter from the Editor #607
Welcome back from the holiday season. This past week has been a real workout. Everyone who put health on the back burner last month seems to be showing up in our offices, wanting immediate service and quick fixes. In addition the "Resolution"...
Psychology in Diabetes Care, 2nd Ed., Part 10
Edited by Frank J. Snoek and T. Chas Skinner
Diabetes in Adolescents
Letter from the Editor #605
Next week our patients will all be making their New Year's resolutions and weight loss will be one that many of them make. After a month of eating everything the holidays have to offer they will all be looking for the holy grail of weight...
Diabetes Disaster Averted #60: Helping Patients Decipher Nutrition Labels
I had a patient who came in for instruction on carbohydrate counting in order to dose his insulin based on his carbohydrate intake. I instructed him on the use of food lists and food labels. When the patient returned...
Why Magnesium May Enhance Your Workouts and Your Diabetes Care
By Sheri Colberg, PhD
Letter from the Editor: New Cardiology CME, Medical Homes, AADE Conference Info
Each time I sit down with a group of patients to talk about food choices for diabetes the topic of carbohydrates always comes up. I get a lot of groans when I talk about counting carbs and keeping track, but for the...
Diabetes Disaster Averted #43: Carbohydrate Education
A new patient who was diagnosed with diabetes last year became my patient after his insurance required a change of clinicians. He is very active, watches what he eats and how much, but still his labs show otherwise. He was frustrated ...
Diabetes and Fasting
People fast for many reasons: blood tests, surgery or...
USDA Nutrition Search Tool
Worst Cocktails for Blood Sugar - Handout
Do you know how your favorite libation ranks?
Which are the...
Letter from the Editor: ADA Preview
Airfares are at an astronomical level this year, hotels in San Diego cost more to stay in than the national debt of most major countries, and we know that many of you can't get away for 4 or 5 days anyway to attend...
Letter from the Editor: Pyramids, Plates and Weight Gain, New GLP-1 Series Coming Soon
This week there's been a lot of conflicting press about how much of each food group people should be eating. The new USDA "plate" replaces the food pyramid and already has healthcare experts in an uproar. One USDA...
One Reason Patients Don't Follow Doctors' Orders: The Emotional Barriers to Weight Loss
by Tricia Greaves, President,...
Letter from the Editor: Summer Temptations, Emotional Barriers to Weight Loss and More
Now that we are past Memorial Day, school is almost done, and the outdoor season is officially upon us, it is interesting to watch how patients look for excuses to not care for their diabetes. End-of-school...
Letter from the Editor: Flash Diet Successes and Interval Training
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the "flash diet." This program requires the participant to take a picture of everything that they are about to eat, usually with their phone camera, with the idea that they might not eat...
Managing Clinical Problems in Diabetes, Case Study #4: Mr. ZM
Edited by Trisha Dunning AM, RN, MEd, PhD, CDE, FRCNA and Glenn Ward MBBS, BSc, DPhil (Oxon), FRACP, FRCPath
Letter from the Editor: Diet by Photo and How Much Exercise Is Enough?
I was reading a book on weight loss and muscle gain, and how to maximize both for managing diabetes when I was presented with a study from the University of Wisconsin- Madison on the use of a cell phone camera to ...
Letter from the Editor: Potential NAFLD Help and Recent Drug Price Trends
Sometimes when I write the Letter from the Editor I feel like the weatherman on TV. They can see what is happening and they can tell us what is happening but they can’t do a darn thing about it.
Last week we headlined a...
Letter from the Editor: Coffee, Donuts and Diabetes, Oh My!
Coffee, donuts and diabetes, oh my! This week there is a new study out that goes against at least 20 studies we have covered in Diabetes in Control in the past year.
Letter from the Editor: Pioglitazone or Diet and Exercise? Which do you recommend?
This week's lead article about the use of pioglitazone to prevent the onset of diabetes in high risk patients has lead researcher Ralph DeFronzo, MD, very excited and he even went on to say "It's a blockbuster...
Letter from the Editor: New Reports, Starbuck's Trenta and the Need for More Clinicians
New reports over the past couple of weeks tell a lot about our health. First it was 1 in 3 Americans have either prediabetes or diabetes and then we got news that over 50% of us are either obese or overweight. Last ...
Kay's Naturals Product Review
Dave Joffe, BSPharm, CDE
Editor-in-chief
Letter from the Editor: Diabetes in a Cup
This week I stopped at a Grab and Go Gas Mart on the way home from a program in Sarasota to get a drink. When I was at the fountain I found that the 44 ounce was no longer the largest size as a new 52 ouncer was on the...
Why the Whole World Is Going to Develop Diabetes Sooner or Later
By
How to Test for Starch or Sucrose in Foods
This handout for patients gives them a simple way to test for starch and sucrose when...
Tool for Your Practice: AADE Super Bowl Game Day Tips for People with Diabetes
Despite what many think, diabetes does not have to deter people who have the disease from enjoying Super Bowl Sunday parties along with everyone else, according to the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). In fact, managing your...
Tool for Your Practice: Remember the Milk App
Remember the Milk (RTM) App
Remember the Milk™ (RTM) is a time management app,...
Diabetes Disaster Averted #11: Label Literacy
I am a dietitian working as a diabetes educator. I often work with patients on insulin, and teach insulin to carb ratios and correction factors....
Letter from the Editor: Post-Election Changes, Two Sodas and Taking the Stairs
The elections are over and the voters have spoken ... or have they? I thought that most of the dissatisfaction with what has been happening the past three to four years has been about the economy. Isn’t that why we had a change in leadership...
To Increase Insulin Action Best, Do You Need Fewer Carbohydrates, Low-GI Ones, or More Exercise?
By Sheri Colberg,...
Letter from the Editor, August 29, 2010: Popeye vs Wimpy
It appears there is a classic battle brewing between Popeye and Wimpy as to what works better for your health. Popeye thinks he was right when he said, "I'm strong to the finich, 'Cause I eats me spinach," as a new study of over 220,000...
Genetic Weight Loss Control: Creating the Perfect Program for Your Patients
Catalina Pulecio
Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California
Nutrigenomics is a fast-moving field of research that combines...
The Relative Satiety Value of Candy Bars in American Children
Hirsch, AR, Soto, MO, Hirsch, JA,
Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation
YOU: On A Diet, Revised Edition: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management
By Dr. Michael F. Roizen and Dr. Mehmet C. Oz
Get Your Kids Moving, Too
The Serotonin Power Diet
by Judith Wurtman, PhD, and Nina Frusztajer, MD
America's Silent Killer: Oprah and Dr. Oz Want to Save Your Life
By...
Why We Need to Attack the Diabetes Problem with Lifestyle Changes -- and Why We Need to Do It Now
By Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM
The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes
The 5-Step Program That Removes Metabolic Roadblocks, Sheds Pounds Safely, and Reverses Prediabetes and Diabetes
Effective Dietary Practices of Active People with Diabetes: Part 2 (Supplementing with Carbohydrates)
Effective Dietary Practices of Active People with Diabetes:
Part 2 (Supplementing with...
Effective Dietary Practices of Active People with Diabetes: Part 1 (Importance of Carbohydrates)
By Sheri Colberg, Ph.D.,FACSM
As a physically...
HIV-infected patients are at an increased risk for developing Diabetes
More and more patients with HIV are controlling their disease well. When viral loads are under control, patients often are seen by clinicians for other problems. Diabetes seems to be one of those problems that get a lot of attention. My current...
Preteens, teens doubled use of diabetes drugs
A recent article in Pediatrics, discussed how preteens and teens have doubled use of diabetes drugs in the past 4 years and that the prevalence is dramatically higher among young girls vs. boys. Why is this occurring? Why is it higher in girls?...
The Zone Diet Explained
The Zone diet is often described as a high-protein, low-carbohydrate program.
In the March 2002 issue of Diabetes Forecast it is part of a feature by Anne Daly entitled “The diet craze: Setting the record straight on high-protein, low-...
Testosterone and Diabetes, Part 2 of 3
In this week's Homerun Slides series put together for you by Sara Dempsey, Doctor of Pharmacy...
Overview of AGEs, Part 3 of 4
This week we continue our Homerun Slides series on Advanced Glycation End-products...
