In this week’s Homerun Slides, Dr. Barry Popkin continues his exploration of the impact of sugary beverages on health worldwide, examining data on the relationship between recent historical weight gains and the increase in consumption of these beverages. In addition, Dr. Popkin presents us with some current policy changes …

The Challenge Amy P. Campbell, MS, RD, CDE, and Richard S. Beaser, M.D.     One of Dr. Elliott P. Joslin’s greatest contributions to the treatment of people with diabetes was his belief in empowering patients to manage their own care and his advocacy of comprehensive patient education that makes …

Steve, Andrew and I would like to extend a warm thanks to all the educators who stopped by our booth at the AADE meeting in Indianapolis. We are especially thankful to those of you who took the time to be interviewed by our publisher, and to the faculty and students …

Insulin Refrigerator "ClimaPak" ClimaPak allows uninhibited travel and storage for a patient’s personal insulin supply, providing the freedom to go any place, anytime, knowing that their medication is safe. The device runs for 3-5 days on a rechargeable battery. Completely silent and requiring no air flow, utilizing advanced software solutions …

LEAP Program: Free Monofilaments This monofilament, produced by the Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program, is used to test for loss of protective sensation in the feet — a key indicator of diabetes or risk of diabetes. To order your free monofilaments, just follow this link.

Middle-aged working women who spend long hours hunched over their desks are more likely to gain greater weight, say Australian researchers. The study analyzed the impact of job status and the number of hours worked on the weight of middle-aged women and found those who worked in excess of 35 …

Sleep behavior affects body weight control and sleep loss has ramifications not only for how many calories we consume but also for how much energy we burn off, a new study has revealed. Researchers have now found that sleep deprivation increased how hungry participants felt and also raised the amount …

Microwave ovens and other appliances may be increasing the odds that your child will be overweight or obese later, a new study said. According to researchers, magnetic fields from these appliances during pregnancy can increase risk of the baby growing up to be overweight or obese by almost 69%. These …

Patients with type 2 diabetes have reduced brain functional connectivity….

A new small clinical trial suggests that supplements containing curcumin, a compound in the curry spice turmeric, may help prevent diabetes in people at high risk….