Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, was effective compared with placebo in decreasing binge-eating (BE) days in patients… At some doses, the medication lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, a drug approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, was effective compared with placebo in decreasing binge-eating (BE) days in patients with binge-eating disorder (BED), a …

There is an association between road traffic noise and the risk of obesity among people who are particularly sensitive to noise, according to a study. Among women who reported being particularly sensitive to noise, statistically significant associations were found between traffic noise levels and all three obesity markers: body mass …

Although past research has shown a link between sauna use and fewer cardiovascular events, a large study from Finland suggests its use could also help decrease all-cause mortality and that the associations may be “dose-dependent.” The take-home message: the more an individual relaxes in the warmth, the better. A study, …

Drinking tea can help prevent type 2 diabetes, according to a growing body of scientific research. A new study from researchers in the US found that black tea inhibits the body from absorbing glucose sugars, too much of which can cause type 2 diabetes. The researchers, who brewed the tea …

  Help your patients lower their risk for type 2 diabetes and its complications with the newly updated My Health Advisor website. Now faster and more user-friendly, this online risk calculator shows patients how small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Patients also receive a personalized action plan to …

  This combination of peanut butter and chocolate from Level Foods is the perfect balance of salty and sweet with no compromise on the classic peanut butter cup taste. Just 3g of sugar and only 6gms carbs per a piece. It’s also low glycemic and gluten-free. The Peanut Butter Cup …

Novo spent a lot of time on studies and research on liraglutide as a weight loss product. Saxenda was approved in December 2014, and they are starting to gain market traction. The question comes to mind — if you give a diabetes drug to an non- or pre-diabetes patient, do …

We often take insulin for granted and reach in the fridge to start a patient on this drug without a lot of hesitation. But have you ever considered what it takes to make insulin, or how subtle differences in production can have big consequences? This week, we start a new Homerun …

In this week’s Homerun Slides, we begin a new series from Dr. Guillermo Umpierrez, Professor, Emory University School of Medicine, which will update you on the latest insulin developments, and also delve into exactly how these insulins differ in their effects…. To download the complete set in PowerPoint (.ppt) format …

by Dr. Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM With all the exercise training fads out there, it can be hard to navigate the landscape with diabetes. I am frequently asked about the latest training techniques or gym trends, so I want to address a couple of those specifically (CrossFit training and insulin …