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Question of the Week | August 27, 2019

August 27th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | August 27, 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 | August 27, 2019

Can Coffee Help Our Waistlines?

August 26th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Can Coffee Help Our Waistlines?

A new study from the University of Nottingham suggests yes! The study examined the effect coffee on brown fat. Brown fat is a heat generating form of fat, unlike white … Continue reading Can Coffee Help Our Waistlines?

Free Resource Friday | Free Teaching Resources

August 23rd, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Free Resource Friday | Free Teaching Resources

There are a number of websites that offer FREE handouts for diabetes education and ready-to-download resources, all conveniently collected on our Teaching Resources Page! We always highlight a free resource … Continue reading Free Resource Friday | Free Teaching Resources

Intermittent Fasting Reduces Hunger?

August 21st, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Intermittent Fasting Reduces Hunger?

A new study shows intermittent fasting may help reduce hunger and promote weight loss. The typical American mealtimes occur during a 12-hour window, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Intermittent … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting Reduces Hunger?

Question of the Week | August 20, 2019

August 20th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Question of the Week | August 20, 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 | August 20, 2019

Good News – Dark Chocolate Reduces Depression Risk and Stress

August 19th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Good News – Dark Chocolate Reduces Depression Risk and Stress

A study from the University College London, published in Depression & Anxiety showed an association between eating dark chocolate, and lessening symptoms of depression. This study isolated the effects of … Continue reading Good News – Dark Chocolate Reduces Depression Risk and Stress

MiniMed Insulin Pumps Could Malfunction on Flights

August 14th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on MiniMed Insulin Pumps Could Malfunction on Flights

In July 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued alerts on Medtronic’s 600-series MiniMed insulin pumps. It appears that when air pressure changes quickly, such as during take-off … Continue reading MiniMed Insulin Pumps Could Malfunction on Flights

Gratitude Associated with Improved A1c in Kids with Type 1

August 12th, 2019 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Gratitude Associated with Improved A1c in Kids with Type 1

The University of Auckland in New Zealand has released a new study showing a positive association between gratitude journaling and A1c levels in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. 60 adolescents … Continue reading Gratitude Associated with Improved A1c in Kids with Type 1