Labeling foods with a traffic-light system may help promote healthy eating, a study at the cafeteria of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston indicated. Researchers found that sales of green-labeled healthy foods increased 12%, while sales of red-labeled junk foods and unhealthy drinks declined by 20% and 39% respectively. American Journal …
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Dapagliflozin Is Second SGLT2 Inhibitor Drug Approved by FDA
The drug, a sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, will be supplied as a tablet and is approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults, along with diet and exercise….
Read More »New T1DM Treatment Gets Orphan Drug Status
The therapy, DV-0100, halts the body’s autoimmune reaction against the pancreatic islet cells….
Read More »Dietary Energy and Nutrient Intake, and T2DM in Children
Is there an association between total energy intake, energy density, dietary nutrient intakes and risk markers for T2DM in children?…
Read More »Slower Paced Meals Reduce Hunger
Drinking more water over a longer meal may also contribute to satiety….
Read More »Chronic Fatigue Common in T1DM
Patients with comorbidities or depressive symptoms were more often fatigued than those without….
Read More »Barriers and Solutions to Optimal Diabetes Care
The Diabetes Working Group (DWG) survey finds that provider costs exceeded reimbursement rates for all scenarios presented….
Read More »Marijuana and the Metabolic System
Does it have an impact on glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance?…
Read More »The Mediterranean Diet Again Shows Positive Gains in Preventing T2DM
Adopting a Mediterranean diet rich in extra-virgin olive oil may protect people at high risk for heart disease against diabetes….
Read More »Adhering to Diet Recommendations Lowers Metabolic Syndrome Risks
Risks of developing coronary artery risk disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke decrease with better adherence to diet and nutrition recommendations….
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