I’d Like to See the Details…
Personally I advocate anaerobic exercise for myself and my diabetic clients – because I’ve seen better results with anaerobic over aerobic, and many other long-term diabetics I know have, too – but I’ll be interested to see more details on the regimen they used in this study. My main concern would be how much time…
Cool!
I don’t get excited about “Advances” or “breakthroughs” too often – still a diabetic here, 40 years later – but this one is pretty sweet (no pun intended). Researchers Develop Novel Method for Protecting Islets after Transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetic Distress vs. Depression?
This is definitely a separate and distinct situation, though it’s often present WITH depression which complicates things even more. What can you do? Manage your blood sugar because both high and low glucose screw with your mood! Diabetes Distress Is Distinct From Depression, Researchers Say – US News
More Creepy or More Ineptitude?
Not only do I have too much personal experience as both patient and doctor with the ineptitude of medical software to think this is exciting, but it almost seems creepy. Medical Groups To Launch Diabetes Registry To Boost Care, Research – iHealthBeat
Interesting New Data for Type 1s
Doesn’t really help us with management or a “cure,” but it’s interesting… Genetic Risk for Type 1 Diabetes Driven by Faulty Cell Recycling
A Bit Boring for Most of You…
But if you’re someone who’s been considering – or referred by your MD – for gastric bypass surgery, this is a good study to read through. It’s a bit technical with a few terms you might need to look up, but if you’re considering surgery you need to do the research on outcomes!! Two JAMA…
Yet Another Illness That Increases T2 Diabetes Risk
Yet another health condition linked to increasing your risk for T2 diabetes. This one probably increases your chances for many health problems – oxygen deprivation is never good…. Sometimes we aren’t sure of the exact relationship between associated illnesses, chicken or egg? This one seems pretty clear. Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Diabetes, Research…
And Many Don’t WANT to Know…
This statistic makes more sense when considering what I always argue, which is that “pre-diabetes” actually is diabetes, if just early onset. 1 in 4 Americans living with diabetes don’t know
Another Reason to Avoid Statins
I’ve always refused statins because of their awful side effects, but this is a new one…. High Statin Doses Increase Risk of Diabetes
YAY! for Coffee!!
Too bad this doesn’t work for a coffee-loving old-timer Type 1 like me… Diabetes research: good news for caffeine addicts