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1 in 3 Young Adults Suffers From Loneliness in the U.S.

July 1st, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on 1 in 3 Young Adults Suffers From Loneliness in the U.S.

A new study suggests that suffering from loneliness is common for young adults between the ages of 18-24. Even young and active adults can feel isolated. Data from 1200 participants … Continue reading 1 in 3 Young Adults Suffers From Loneliness in the U.S.

Study Urges Seniors to Get Moving to Live Longer

June 26th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Study Urges Seniors to Get Moving to Live Longer

A new study suggests that the most important benchmark for life longevity may be staying active and keeping fit. The study tested 6500 people over the age of 70 by … Continue reading Study Urges Seniors to Get Moving to Live Longer

Women Leaders Conference Keynote Explains Ancient Memory Strategy

June 24th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Women Leaders Conference Keynote Explains Ancient Memory Strategy

Tracey Brown Makes a Lasting Impression at Women Leaders in Diabetes Conference – Join us in Florida on Dec 6th to get inspired by Ms. Brown in person. Tracey Brown, … Continue reading Women Leaders Conference Keynote Explains Ancient Memory Strategy

High-fat diet linked to negative changes in gut microbiome

June 20th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on High-fat diet linked to negative changes in gut microbiome

A study published in Gut, an international journal in gastroenterology and hepatology, revealed that a diet low in carbohydrates and high in fat can lead to a detrimental shift in … Continue reading High-fat diet linked to negative changes in gut microbiome

Victoza, now approved for children with Type 2

June 19th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Victoza, now approved for children with Type 2

Novo Nordisk announced, liraglutide (Victoza) has been approved for young people with Type 2 diabetes between the ages of 10-17 years old. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved … Continue reading Victoza, now approved for children with Type 2

Question of the Week | June 18, 2019

June 18th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | June 18, 2019

Our Diabetes Detective Team scans the diabetes news to discover the most relevant info that Diabetes Educators need in their daily practice. We post one daily Blog Byte from Monday … Continue reading Question of the Week | June 18, 2019

Eating more fiber-rich foods decreases depression| Happy Mindful Monday

June 17th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Eating more fiber-rich foods decreases depression| Happy Mindful Monday

A new meta-analysis of clinical trials has concluded that healthy eating can “significantly” reduce symptoms of depression. Many scientists have noted a strong correlation between poor diet and mental health. … Continue reading Eating more fiber-rich foods decreases depression| Happy Mindful Monday

Early Registration | Women Leaders in Diabetes Conference in Florida

June 14th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Early Registration | Women Leaders in Diabetes Conference in Florida

Women Leaders in Diabetes Conference Date: December 6th, 2019 Location: Tampa, FL Our first Women Leaders in Diabetes Conference was such a huge success, we wanted to share our vision … Continue reading Early Registration | Women Leaders in Diabetes Conference in Florida