Category Archives: diabetes research

Survey for Diabetes Technology

The folks at DiabetesMine are conducting a survey in preparation for their Innovation Summit in November. They are looking for information to share with industry leaders on what patients feel about/want from diabetes technology. Please participate! Here’s the link: https://uscannenberg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_b48CztEO9KIL3Cd

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More food and diabetes

A recent study found that carb counting is not much better than other meal planning approaches in managing type 1 diabetes. I have mixed feelings. Drawbacks to carb counting include giving a message of “eat whatever you want and cover … Continue reading

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Nuts and Diabetes

Nuts are a healthy fat, because they are plant-based and they contain unsaturated fat. A new article reports that substituting nuts for other, less healthy snacks can help people not gain weight and maybe even lose a little. The catch is … Continue reading

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Diabetes at the Buffet

I typically avoid buffets. I find it challenging to take a rational amount of food, and often I find that the food offerings are not as healthy as I’d prefer. I found this article about how people handle buffets interesting. … Continue reading

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New Hormone to Cure Diabetes?

Do you get excited when you hear about a cure for diabetes? I usually don’t. I don’t live for a cure because I’d rather live for today. Don’t get me wrong, a cure would be wonderful. I just can’t let … Continue reading

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Lower weight at altitude

Have you heard about this? Researchers looked at over 400,000 people and found that those who live at altitude are less likely to be obese. I find that fascinating, because for so long people have been saying that Colorado is a … Continue reading

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Knee Replacement Surgery and Diabetes

I recently read an article about a study looking at people who had had knee replacement surgery. The study showed that 30% gained weight afterward. I was actually surprised by this finding, because I figured people with a new knee … Continue reading

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Does Facebook Cause Diabetes?

                  Did you know that studies have been done on the effects of facebook on obesity and credit card debt? Probably even more, but I’ll have to check later. This particular study … Continue reading

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More Veggies Less Pressure

I’ve often heard that kids will eat what you put in front of them. I think it’s pretty true for adults too. There’s at least one study that found pressuring kids to eat healthy can increase obesity later on. Instead … Continue reading

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Music, Lights and Diabetes

Have you heard of the Mediterranean Diet? (I prefer to call it the Mediterranean Lifestyle, but no one asked.) This meal plan includes more than just food: exercise is a key component, as well as the importance of enjoying meals with … Continue reading

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