Professor Shane-McWhorter gives us some tips on how to identify reputable manufacturers of supplements, and names some of the supplements that could be especially beneficial to people with diabetes including fish oil products, milk thistle, and some chromium products. However, she strongly advises all her patients to let their physicians …

Professor Shane-McWhorter talks about the importance of fiber and notes that, although it is sold as a supplement, people often forget that they can get a lot of fiber just through consumption of green, leafy vegetables and certain fruits. She notes that prickly pear cactus, among others, available as a …

Professor Shane-McWhorter gives us a quick medical overview of the ways that fiber acts in the human body including increasing the feeling of fullness after eating, helping to retard glucose entry into the bloodstream, and aiding in the lowering of cholesterol levels, among others…. More videos with Professor Shane-McWhorter: Laura Shane-McWhorter, …

Professor Shane-McWhorter lets us know how we can find out whether the products on the drugstore or grocer’s shelves are safe and sound by simply checking the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) website. Products that have been approved by the USP carry a seal of approval, and the website can …

Years ago, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Marilyn Monroe starred in the movie, "Some Like It Hot," and it was an instant hit for the three of them. However, when it comes to insulin, hot is never a good thing and this week’s Disaster Averted looks at what happens when …

Amy P. Campbell, MS, RD, CDE, and Richard S. Beaser, M.D.  The weeks excerpt answers the following questions:  The best way to approach "Behavioral Change"? What is the "Nutrition Prescription"? The 17 Questions you need to ask in the "Patient Nutrition Assessment"?

  In this first set of Homerun Slides on the latest information on newer insulins and delivery systems, we review the state of diabetes in America, including current mortality rates for some diabetic complications…

As part of our education program for diabetes patients we encourage them to do multiple small things which can promote weight loss and healthier living. A couple of examples we’ve given here include adding protein to breakfast, and beans or lentils to each meal which helps patients feel fuller and …

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Degludec Insulin Gets EU Backing Novo Nordisk’s ultra-long-acting insulin Tresiba has been recommended for approval by the European Medicines Agency in an important boost for the Danish drugmaker’s key new product. See this week’s Item #6. First Non-Invasive CGMS Gets CE Mark Approval for People with Diabetes. C8 MediSensors Optical …