Hopeful news. DPP-4 inhibitors may contribute to a lowered risk and progression of acute respiratory complications for people with type 2 diabetes and COVID-19. According to commentary in Diabetes Research … Continue reading Can DPP-4 Inhibitors Help Treat COVID-19 in People with Diabetes?
During this pandemic, many people with diabetes are feeling extra stress. During telehealth visits, they are sharing feelings of discouragement and disappointment as they struggle with social distancing, limited food … Continue reading Mindful Monday | The Gift of Non-Judgment
The world’s first drone delivery of insulin may be a useful model in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For people in rural, remote and isolated urban areas, using a drone … Continue reading Insulin Drone Delivery? | Tech Thursday
BT has had type 1 diabetes for 12 years and is complaining of feeling full and sometimes nauseated after meals, especially after consuming salads. Which of the following conditions is … Continue reading Question of the Week | April 7, 2020
Our April 31st Question of the week was a question about aerobics, hypothyroidism, cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Although 58% of respondents chose the correct answer, 42% did not. We … Continue reading Water Aerobics and Type 2 Diabetes | QoW Rationale
Our March 31st Question of the week was a question about COVID-19, sick days and diabetes. Although 40% of respondents chose the correct answer, 60% did not. We thought that … Continue reading COVID-19, Sick Days & Diabetes | QoW Rationale
A Belgian study shows that intermittently scanned CGMs (isCGM) can reduce episodes of hypoglycemia and diabetes-related hospital visits in people with type 1 diabetes which can improve or stabilize their quality of life. … Continue reading isCGMs May Reduce Hospital Visits | Tech Thursday
“What do I do if I get sick or get COVID-19”? This is a critical topic to discuss during our during telehealth visits or in-person meetings with people with diabetes. … Continue reading COVID-19, Sick Days and Diabetes | Teaching Handout