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The year 1921 was an important year as far as insulin was concerned. A dedicated team of scientists led by Banting and Best discovered the hormone which won them the Nobel Prize, offering hope to millions of people with diabetes. The year is still remembered worldwide by people involved in …

  By Sheri Colberg, PhD   Most of the focus of diabetes management and prevention is on losing weight. However, I think that the emphasis on weight loss alone is misguided for several reasons, and we need to find a way to focus on beneficial changes in body composition instead …

When your child with diabetes is sick and cannot keep food down, his or her blood glucose can drop quickly. A small amount of glucagon (a mini-dose) can raise the blood glucose before it becomes too low and requires a call to 911 Click here to download the Mini-Dose Glucagon …

A Guide for Managed Care to Provide Clinicians with Tools to Support the Delivery of Consistent High-Quality Care   Reviewed by Daniel Schultz, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, University of Florida College of Pharmacy     The first presentation focused on HEDIS, a widely used set of measurements of healthcare performance …

  People fast for many reasons: blood tests, surgery or other kind of procedure, or for religious reasons. The Diabetes and Fasting handout will guide your patients who need to fast with some tips for those on oral meds or insulin. Download Diabetes and Fasting (pdf) here     For …

Drugs Show Promise for Preserving Body’s Ability to Produce Insulin The progression of type 1 diabetes may be slowed in those newly diagnosed through the use of promising new medications currently under development, according to data presented by researchers at the American Diabetes Association’s 71st Scientific Sessions®. Researchers believe these …

By Sheri Colberg, PhD     It used to be common knowledge that you should stretch before and after physical activities for a variety of reasons.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned healthcare professionals to closely monitor patients with diabetes receiving liraglutide injections (Victoza, Novo Nordisk) for thyroid C-cell tumors and acute pancreatitis.…

by Daniel Schultz, PharmD Candidate UF College of Pharmacy   In spite of perceptions that they consider themselves young and invincible, a recent poll by the American Academy of Family Physicians reports that the majority of Americans aged 18 to 26 are taking an active role in maintaining their health …

A lot of people with type 2 diabetes delay going on insulin for as long as possible because they’ve heard horror stories about how much weight it can make them gain (or maybe they just don’t like shots), but people with type 1 don’t have a choice. While it is …