Type 2 Diabetes: Test Your Medical IQ

Title: Type 2 Diabetes: Test Your Medical IQ
Category: MedicineNet Quiz
Created: 8/31/2015 1:17:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2015 5:57:45 PM

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FDA Warns of Joint Pain Tied to Common Type 2 Diabetes Drugs

Title: FDA Warns of Joint Pain Tied to Common Type 2 Diabetes Drugs
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Antibiotics Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Title: Antibiotics Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Interview: Chef Ingrid Hoffmann for Hispanic Heritage Month

This year, the American Diabetes Association is celebrating its 75th anniversary. As part of this celebration, we honor progress in diabetes treatment, management and quality of life, and the Association’s role in these advancements. While tremendous progress has been made, much needs to be done to close the disparity gaps for minority populations such as the Hispanic/Latino community.

Diabetes is an urgent health problem in the Hispanic/Latino community, with 12.8 percent of the U.S. Hispanic/Latino population living with diagnosed diabetes. To learn more about the successes and challenges for Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), we spoke with celebrity chef Ingrid Hoffmann.

Hoffmann, a self-proclaimed “professional eater,” is passionate about food and entertaining. She is also host of “Top Chef Estrellas” (Telemundo), “Simply Delicioso” (Cooking Channel) and “Delicioso” (Univision). Her fascination with food, cooking and style began as a little girl when she started cooking with her mother. Soon she discovered not only a love of cooking, but also a flair for entertaining.

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Why are you passionate about supporting the American Diabetes Association during Hispanic Heritage Month? Do you have a personal connection to diabetes?

As a Latina chef I feel a responsibility to use my voice and microphone to raise awareness of diabetes. I want to help my community learn the importance of changing their eating habits and to make it easy and accessible to all. My grandfather had type 2 diabetes and so I know I am predisposed to it—more reason to be preventive with my diet.

Can you tell us a little more about why you are interested in healthy eating? Have you always cooked recipes with a healthy twist?

I grew up in a home where daily healthy home-cooked meals and exercise was the norm. Mom, being a chef herself, taught me that eating healthy could and should be delicious. Yes, I have always cooked healthy—but once in a while I reward myself with a treat, because I believe in balance.

What do you think contributes to Hispanics/Latinos’ higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes and related complications? How could we encourage them to change their eating habits and lifestyle?

I think that coming to this country and adopting the American fast-food/highly processed diet has been a big factor. Obviously the lack of financial resources is also a factor, and living in food deserts (areas without access to supermarkets that offer fresh produce and other healthful foods) does not help many of our Latinos either.

What are some of your favorite (and most recommended) ingredients when it comes to cooking healthier meals?

I like using good fats, such as avocados and good oils, and enjoying nuts for snacks. I also like flavoring food through spices and herbs, which add great flavors but no calories. And one of my go-to ingredients for substituting is Greek yogurt; I use it instead of mayonnaise and sour cream and even to make low-calorie/low-sugar desserts. I am a firm believer in limiting processed foods to a minimum.

What advice can you give Hispanic/Latino families who aren’t aware about the positive effects of healthy eating to prevent type 2 and/or control diabetes?

Educate yourselves! What better way to do so than taking advantage of all the American Diabetes Association has to offer. Often starting with small steps can be very meaningful; small steps add up and can lead to drastic changes. It’s not about dieting; it’s about changing your lifestyle to make better choices.

To learn more about celebrating good fats as a key part of daily nutrition, visit diabetes.org/eatwell.

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Parents Talking Type 1: Nick and Emma

We recently asked our Facebook and Twitter communities to send us their stories—specifically, what it’s like to be the parent of a child living with type 1 diabetes. Having received a lot of wonderful stories, we’re excited to present these favorites on the blog every week.

We hope you’re as inspired by these personal stories as we are, and that you’re willing to keep the conversation going. Tell us more in the comments!

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Name: Nick and Emma (@snarkabetic)
Location: Clovis, New Mexico

My daughter Emma was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over 10 years ago, when she was 9 months old. I was also diagnosed with it 14 years ago, at age 26. Emma’s maternal grandfather passed away from complications of type 1 diabetes when he was 30 years old and her maternal great-aunt also has type 1 diabetes. I have a first cousin with type 1 diabetes as well. (The family history is remarkable as it’s very unusual for type 1.)

My wife (Emma’s mom) is the No. 1 diabetes caregiver in our house. I think what motivates us the most is helping Emma to live as free of complications for as long as we possibly can.

Emma is entering sixth grade this year. The biggest issue I see with school today is that the piles of forms and documents meant to ensure that there is a diabetes care plan in place at school simply haven’t kept up with advancing technology. She manages all of her readings with her insulin pump, and with some careful monitoring of her Dexcom (continuous glucose monitoring) app, we can easily partner with the nurse to ensure lows or highs are treated quickly and effectively, with minimal disruption of school time.

The best advice I can give to parents of newly diagnosed children is: “It doesn’t get any easier, you just get better.”

There’s so much to just being a parent, let alone being a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes. The most unique part is constantly considering the emotional impact of every new treatment, every new device and every time you ask them what their blood glucose is.

Emma has had diabetes for 10 years, and people will say, “Well that’s good, at least she doesn’t know any differently.” Great. She doesn’t know a life that’s not consumed with finger sticks and sensors and lows and highs. It’s not super comforting. But we’re fighting and advocating to keep her safe at school. It’s important for all families with children with diabetes to do this.

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The American Diabetes Association’s Safe at School campaign is dedicated to making sure that all children with diabetes are medically safe at school and have the same educational opportunities as their peers. To learn more visit http://ift.tt/1Ej3p4d.

 

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I plan on walking at #StepOutDiabetes because…

 

We recently asked our Facebook and Twitter community whey they walk at Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes and the messages that came back are a constant reminder to help  . Step Out takes place in 95 cities nationwide. With more than 100,000 walkers who are walking for so many, there are so many stories, and so many who have been touched by diabetes.

Below you’ll find some of our more inspiring responses:

 

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MY POP https://t.co/Wsr4swDEqw

— Sammie (@samfoxroxyasox) August 25, 2015

We plan on walking at #StepOutDiabetes because spreading awareness is key! Join us!! http://t.co/fnKJmR4XEY https://t.co/IW6fDDD17J — Foot & Ankle Inst. (@PodiatryAssocIN) August 25, 2015

@AmDiabetesAssn I will be walking in Lexington, KY for my son #StepOutDiabetes #lovemyson.

— Sherry&Robbie (@sblenhardt) August 25, 2015

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Exercise Best Bet Against Diabetes for College Graduates

Title: Exercise Best Bet Against Diabetes for College Graduates
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Avandamet (rosiglitazone/metformin)

Title: Avandamet (rosiglitazone/metformin)
Category: Medications
Created: 3/2/2005 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/20/2015 12:00:00 AM

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glyburide/metformin (Glucovance)

Title: glyburide/metformin (Glucovance)
Category: Medications
Created: 3/2/2005 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/20/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Insulin Pumps Nearly Halve Risk of Heart Disease Death for Type 1 Diabetics

Title: Insulin Pumps Nearly Halve Risk of Heart Disease Death for Type 1 Diabetics
Category: Health News
Created: 8/19/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/19/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Diabetic foot ulcers in conjunction with lower limb lymphedema

Kanapathy M, Portou MJ, Tsui J, Richards T

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#DiabetesINFL: Top 10 Diabetes Nutrition FAQs

Please join us for a special tweet chat that will cover the "Top 10 Diabetes Nutrition FAQs". Whether you are living with diabetes, know somebody living with diabetes, or are a diabetes educator, this tweet chat is for you. September 21, 2015, 5pm-6pmET. http://ift.tt/1MBZlyM

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tolazamide (Tolinase)

Title: tolazamide (Tolinase)
Category: Medications
Created: 3/2/2005 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Language Problems in Women

Title: Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Language Problems in Women
Category: Health News
Created: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/14/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Wound pruritus

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Let’s Hear It for the Crew

(Diabetes Forecast editor Kelly Rawlings recounts her pre-race prep experience from Ryan Reed’s race on Saturday, August 1st)

I drove past lush cornfields for miles and then, there it was: Iowa Speedway, poised for the qualifying rounds of the NASCAR XFINITY U.S. Cellular 250 race. I was there to meet the Roush Fenway Racing No. 16 team, including driver Ryan Reed, and the American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop Diabetes car presented by Lilly Diabetes.

I was curious about the team that makes it possible for Reed to strap himself into a hand-built vehicle—sheet-metal skin around steel tubing—and go really fast on an oval track 7/8ths of a mile in length.

Team member and truck driver Jay Maybry, lovingly known as team “mom,” safely guided the hauler carrying the car and tons of gear over the many miles from North Carolina to Newton, Iowa. Before race day, members of the A-team unloaded the car and ushered it through inspections (which are now done with a fancy laser set up—NASCAR officials used to hold up templates to the cars to make sure they were in spec).

Inside the mercifully air-conditioned hauler, the walls are lined with cabinet doors. Open one and you’ll see rolling carts bedecked with orderly rows of tools—everything shiny clean and in its place. Pit crew coach Rodney Fetters takes time to give me the inside scoop. He immediately notices that I’m wearing a Lilly Diabetes Journey medal representing 25 years of living with diabetes and mentions that a crewmember’s wife has one, too.

These folks aren’t just spokespeople—they take their role of representing Drive to Stop Diabetes seriously. Fetters tells me he’s worked with lots of different race car sponsors during his years in the sport, but the focus on diabetes is special—people of all ages share their stories with the team about what it means to live with diabetes.

Fetters explains that the team had to get special approval from NASCAR to add an extra piece of electronic equipment to No. 16: the receiver for Reed’s Dexcom continuous glucose monitor. While Reed’s in the car, crew chief Seth Barbour will ask him how the car is performing, noting any problems that need a fix during the next pit stop. Barbour also asks another important question: How are you? That’s Reed’s opportunity to note his blood glucose level. Two hydration bottles stand ready—one with water and the other with glucose, just in case. There’s a silk target on the thigh of Reed’s fire suit—the can’t-miss-spot should he ever need insulin or glucagon during a race.

Outside, in preparation for qualifying rounds, A-team members gather around the shiny red pit cart. Engineer Katelyn Bernasconi peers at computer screens. Occasionally, a team member adds a bag of ice to keep the generator cool; the temperature is in the 90s. Driver Ryan Reed seems relaxed yet ready, sitting on the concrete wall in his fire suit and sunglasses, chatting to crew chief Barbour.

The No. 16 car, proudly emblazoned with Drive to Stop Diabetes decals, is poised for action. Just above the passenger door, Youth Ambassador Kolsie Bixler from Lisbon, Iowa, has her name on a decal. The 8-year-old has raised more than $2,000 in Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes^®. Like Reed, she lives with type 1 diabetes.

Fans line up behind the barricades. Team members decked out in team caps and suits crisscrossed the pavement. Gas men roll fuel cans on carts. Fat tires wait in soldierly rows. The engines rev and it’s time to put in earplugs if you haven’t already.

The cars pull out for the first qualifying run. Reed is in position 20 and advances to round two. He communicates to his team that the car is tight on entry and he’ll make another run before the second session ends. Team members gaze at the tall tower that announces places, noting how the competition lines up. After round two, Reed is 21^st on the speed charts. That’s where he’ll start tonight’s race.

To reach that point, there’s been an incredible amount of teamwork. Each team member has a specific role and knows how to do it very well. They train intensively. Like any other athletes, after an event the pit crewmembers review tapes of the pit stops and analyze their performance.

All the prep work, the painstaking attention to detail, the back-up supplies (my personal back-up supplies include the glucose tables and insulin I brought to the race) really do remind me of life with diabetes. Behind every driver is a great team. Seeing that teamwork come together to raise diabetes awareness makes me proud. And that’s even before the solid green flag signals the start of the race.

My Diabetes Pit Crew Sweepstakes

Acknowledge the people who have supported your diabetes. Visit the My Diabetes Pit Crew Sweepstakes sponsored by Lilly Diabetes. Winners can choose to have their names displayed on the fire suit worn by a member of Reed’s racing pit crew during the three NASCAR XFINITY Series races in November. Visit drivetostopdiabetes.org for more information.

Kelly Rawlings is the Editorial Director for Diabetes Forecast magazine and a PWD type 1.

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Parents of Kids With Diabetes Need to Plan for School Days

Title: Parents of Kids With Diabetes Need to Plan for School Days
Category: Health News
Created: 8/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Health Tip: Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Teeth and Mouth

Title: Health Tip: Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Teeth and Mouth
Category: Health News
Created: 8/10/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Skipping Breakfast a Bad Idea for People with Type 2 Diabetes

Title: Skipping Breakfast a Bad Idea for People with Type 2 Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 8/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/7/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Active As Teen, Free of Diabetes In Later Life?

Title: Active As Teen, Free of Diabetes In Later Life?
Category: Health News
Created: 8/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

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People With Type 2 Diabetes Do Benefit From Blood Sugar Checks

Title: People With Type 2 Diabetes Do Benefit From Blood Sugar Checks
Category: Health News
Created: 8/5/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/5/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Join Our Safe at School Twitter Chat — Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. ET!

As parents get ready to send their kids back to school this fall, those whose children have diabetes have more than book bags and school supplies to get organized: It’s time to review and plan for how their children’s diabetes management needs will be met while they are at school.

That’s why the American Diabetes Association’s Safe at School campaign is dedicated to making sure that all children with diabetes are medically safe at school and have the same educational opportunities as their peers.

On Tuesday, August 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, the Association will hold a special Twitter chat about resources and information on how to care for a student with diabetes. Our special guest Crystal Jackson, Director for Safe at School, will answer and tweet your questions live!

To participate, just log on to Twitter, follow @AmDiabetesAssn, and follow hashtag #SafeAtSchool. Watch for updates throughout the day—we’ll be answering all questions that are tagged #SafeAtSchool.

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Your Rights, One Voice: Nico’s Story

Jodi Gast, of Hollywood, Fla., was trying to hold back tears. It was October 2014, and she had to take her 6-year-old son, Nico, to the emergency room because he was sick.

At the hospital, she learned that the cause of his illness was type 1 diabetes. She could not even bring herself to say the word, diabetes. But, that diagnosis meant that Jodi and her husband had to quickly learn about diabetes, including how to care for Nico on a daily basis, give him insulin shots and spot the warning signs of a diabetes emergency.

After learning that Nico had diabetes, the family had to make changes, including Jodi adjusting her daily work schedule. The school district feared a lawsuit if any of its school staff gave Nico his shots, so Jodi became Nico’s caregiver at school. She traveled from her home office to Nico’s school around noon each day to give him an insulin shot.

This continued for several months. And because nobody at the school was trained about diabetes, Nico was also unable to participate in after-school programs and activities.

This entire situation was frustrating for the family and seemed unfair to Nico.

Then Jodi contacted the American Diabetes Association for help.

A Legal Advocate at the Association (a lawyer experienced in diabetes discrimination) let Jodi know about Nico’s legal rights. Under federal law, Nico’s school had to provide him proper diabetes care.

Once Jodi was aware of the law, she shared this information with school staff.

Although the school did not admit it had been wrong, the administrators DID allow Nico’s three teachers to be trained in diabetes care. A wonderful nurse, whose grandson also has diabetes, volunteered to train the teachers. Other school staff also volunteered to be trained.

“The teachers were given the confidence to try, and they succeeded,” says Jodi.

Nico now checks his own blood glucose level and gives himself shots. He sometimes needs help with aspects of his care, like figuring out the amount of insulin to use, but things are on track. Nico turns 7 on August 26, 2015, and he will start second grade in September. One of the teachers originally trained in his care has left the school. But other teachers and staff have been trained, so everything is set for the new school year.

“We all learned a great deal and things have gotten easier. We are very thankful that we received help and support from the American Diabetes Association. We hope that other parents in similar positions learn about the help available.”  -Jodi Gast

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The American Diabetes Association leads the effort to prevent and eliminate discrimination against people with diabetes at school, at work and in other parts of daily life. If you need help, call 1-800-DIABETES or visit http://ift.tt/1zCIiW2.

Through our nationwide Safe at School program, the Association is dedicated to making sure that all children with diabetes are medically safe at school and have the same educational opportunities as their peers. Visit our Safe at School website for information and resources.

Give the gift of fairness — donate now to help people with diabetes facing discrimination, just like Nico.

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glimepiride, Amaryl

Title: glimepiride, Amaryl
Category: Medications
Created: 4/3/1999 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

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pioglitazone, Actos

Title: pioglitazone, Actos
Category: Medications
Created: 11/28/1999 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

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