Note that this meta-analysis of randomized trials demonstrated no benefit of “carb-counting” on hemoglobin A1C levels among type 1 diabetics.
Be aware that, within five studies that had similar design, carb counting was modestly beneficial.
Published: Oct 17, 2013 Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Obesity/42338 Full Text Article: http://www.medpagetoday.com/upload/2013/10/17/clinical-practice-guidelines.pdf Patients may need help managing metabolic and endocrine disorders with healthy eating and lifestyle choices, and now there’s a comprehensive set of clinical guidelines, issued jointly by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American College of Endocrinology, and the Obesity Society, to assist […]
A pilot study Nathan J. Kessler, BA Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 518-522, October 2013 Summary The unsatisfactory results associated with conventional treatments for symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) demonstrate a need for research into alternative therapies. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy […]
What Matters: Green Tea to Control Blood Sugars IMNG Medical Media, 2013 Oct 02, JO Ebbert The patient in your office is a 44-year-old male on no medications with no medical problems. He is extremely anxious about the test results you just reported to him. The last thing you need at the end of an […]
Published: Oct 14, 2013 | Updated: Oct 15, 2013< By Salynn Boyles Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Diabetes/42251 Action Points Diabetes status did not substantially influence the associations between lifestyle and mortality risk. Mortality risk among individuals with diabetes compared with those without was increased significantly. There should be little difference between the lifestyle advice given to diabetics and […]
Published: Oct 10, 2013 Full Story and Full Text Article: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Diabetes/42194 Action Points Note that this proof-of-concept study demonstrated that a large proportion of patients with type-1 diabetes continue to secrete insulin, albeit at very low levels. Be aware that it remains unclear what, if any, clinical significance this low-level secretion has. Even patients with […]
Adela Hruby, James B. Meigs, Christopher J. O’Donnell, Paul F. Jacques, Nicola M. McKeown Diabetes Care 2013 Oct; DC_131397. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc13-1397 Abstract Objective: To assess 7-yr associations between magnesium intake and incident prediabetes and/or insulin resistance (IR), and progression from these states to type 2 diabetes. Research Design and Methods: In 2,582 community-dwelling participants 26–81 yrs […]
Cinnamon lowers the levels of fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglyceride levels and increases HDL-C; however, it has no effect on hemoglobin A1C.
Tinker Ready Oct 02, 2013 Full Story: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/812024 Exercise may be just as effective as many drugs in lowering risk for death in the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease, rehabilitation after stroke, and prevention of diabetes, according to an analysis of randomized controlled trials published online October 1 in the British Medical Journal. Although the researchers note […]
Published: Sep 26, 2013 By Ed Susman , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco BARCELONA — A breakfast rich in protein — and lighter meals at night — appears to make sense for Type 2 diabetes patients trying to maintain glycemic control, […]
Authors O’Keefe JH1, Bhatti SK, Patil HR, DiNicolantonio JJ,Lucan SC, Lavie CJ. Author information Journal J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013 Sep 17;62(12):1043-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.06.035. Epub 2013 Jul 17. Affiliation Comment in J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014 Feb 18;63(6):607. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014 Feb 18;63(6):606-7. Abstract Coffee, after water, is the most widely consumed beverage in the United States, […]
Never skip breakfast. No matter how fast the pace of your lifestyle is, think of your health first. For this reason, think of ways how to manage your time and to not skip breakfast. Also, teach your kids the same eating pattern and let them get accustomed to having breakfast daily. Other studies have shown positive associations between breakfast consumption among children and performance at school.
In the thousands of medical records I have reviewed from patients suffering from diabetes rarely, if ever, have I seen any note of looking for the cause. Just one look at the medical references below should be quite convincing for nutrients that have actually reversed diabetic neuropathy such as……
by David Perlmutter, MD Aug 22, 2013 4:45 AM EDT Full Story: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/08/22/why-we-can-and-must-focus-on-preventing-alzheimer-s.html New research shows that our diet has a significant impact on our neurological health. But why aren’t doctors acting to prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s, rather than only treating them? Dr. David Perlmutter, author of the new book Grain Brain, on the need to change […]
by Salynn Boyles Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Eating a low glycemic load diet that also follows the principles of the traditional Mediterranean diet can lower type 2 diabetes risk. Point out that the findings suggest that eliminating or strictly limiting high glycemic load foods such as those high in refined sugars and grains […]
by Michael Smith North American Correspondent, MedPage Today Action Points Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are associated with an increased risk of blood glucose swings in diabetic patients. Note that the risks were low, observed in fewer than one in 100 patients studied, but clinicians should be cautious when treating diabetic patients with fluoroquinolones. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are associated […]
Paul K. Crane, M.D., M.P.H. August 8, 2013 N Engl J Med 2013; 369:540-548 Abstract BACKGROUND Diabetes is a risk factor for dementia. It is unknown whether higher glucose levels increase the risk of dementia in people without diabetes. METHODS We used 35,264 clinical measurements of glucose levels and 10,208 measurements of glycated hemoglobin levels […]
8/7/13 by Cole Petrochko Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Walking or cycling to work was associated with a lower likelihood of being overweight. Walking or cycling was associated with a lower likelihood of having diabetes, and walking was associated with a lower likelihood of having hypertension than private transport. Active modes of traveling to […]
07.30.2013 by Crystal Phend Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points While the heart suffers from high glucose levels in type 2 diabetes, the other end of the glycemic spectrum may hurt cardiovascular health as well. Note that the study suggests that using a less stringent HbA1c target for individuals at high risk of hypoglycemia […]