Diabetes Self-Management Blog
Diane Fennell

New Guidelines Recommend Tailored Approach to Type 2

In a new joint position statement, the American Diabetes Association and European Association for the Study of Diabetes have recommended that physicians take an individualized, tailored approach when it comes to treating those with Type 2 diabetes

David Spero

Diabetes — Who’s To Blame?

Two weeks ago I looked at what’s a bigger factor in Type 2 diabetes, genes or food. Because I ranked food higher, several people accused me of “blaming the victim…”

Diane Fennell

Another Common Chemical Linked to Type 2

We recently reported on research that strengthened the link between Type 2 diabetes and the common plasticizing chemical bisphenol A, or BPA. Now, a preliminary study has indicated an association between Type 2 and another common type of chemical known as phthalates…

David Spero

What Causes Type 2 — Genes or Food?

There’s a major split in the Type 2 diabetes world. Some believe Type 2 is all about diet (and maybe exercise.) Others say it’s mostly a genetic illness and that diet doesn’t make much difference. Who’s right?

Jan Chait

Should You be Putting Food in That?

Dr. Barbara Corkey doesn’t eat processed foods. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, considering the biochemist’s findings in research she’s been doing on food additives…

Amy Campbell

Hormone Hoopla: Movers and Shakers of Diabetes (Part 2)

Hormones are chemical messengers in the body, produced by the endocrine glands. The glands of the endocrine system, including the pancreas, produce hormones that travel throughout the bloodstream or throughout the lymph system to reach their designated targets…

Amy Campbell

Hormone Hoopla: Movers and Shakers of Diabetes (Part 1)

David Spero

Put Out the Fire of Diabetes Inflammation

Jan Chait

All is OK in the End, but the Middle Sucked

Diane Fennell

H. Pylori Bacteria Linked to Elevated A1C

Jan Chait

Aching Joints Aside, Things are Looking Up

Diane Fennell

Study Strengthens Link Between Common Chemical and Type 2

Jan Chait

Walking Over Shark-Infested Waters

Diane Fennell

Decaf Coffee May Improve Memory in Type 2s

Jan Chait

Uncaring? Get a Clue!

Jan Chait

Diabetes Can Go Take a Flying Bleep!

David Spero

Metformin Wonder Drug

Jan Chait

Deen Reveals Type 2 Diabetes: Criticism Abounds

Diane Fennell

Treat Depression Along With Diabetes for Best Results

Diane Fennell

Rotating Shift Work Linked to Increased Type 2 Risk

Amy Campbell

Insulin: It’s a Good Thing. Really!

Diane Fennell

Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Sleep Apnea

Diane Fennell

Men at Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Diane Fennell

Combo Diabetes and Cholesterol Pill Approved

Jan Chait

Just Get It Right, Will Ya?

Jan Chait

I Did It My Way

Diane Fennell

Yoga for Blood Glucose Control

Jan Chait

Diabetes Management: What’s Your Category?

David Spero

Diabetes, Metformin, and Your Liver

Diane Fennell

FDA Panel Rejects Novel Diabetes Drug

Jan Chait

More Myths, Diabetes and Otherwise

Jan Chait

Myths, Diabetes and Otherwise

Web Team

What We’re Reading: Free Diabetes Workshops

Diane Fennell

Weight Gain and Gestational Diabetes

Jan Chait

“Misteaks” Abound, but Outcome is Positive

Jan Chait

When Outpatient Surgery Goes Wrong

Diane Fennell

FDA Approves New Diabetes Drug

Diane Fennell

Low Blood Glucose Affects Type 2, Too

Jan Chait

Inner-City Hospital Tackles Diabetes Control

David Spero

Bariatric Surgery — Diabetes Cure?

Diane Fennell

Dairy Fat May Reduce Type 2 Risk

Diane Fennell

A1C Accurate at Identifying Prediabetes

Diane Fennell

New Combination Drug Approved

Diane Fennell

Lifestyle Changes Lower Heart Risk Over Long Term

Jan Chait

Diabetes Is a Lot of Things, But It Sure Isn’t Boring

Diane Fennell

Factors Linked to Cognitive Deficits in Type 2 Identified

Jan Chait

Diabetes? Piece of Cake!

Diane Fennell

Lack of Sleep Increases Type 2, Heart Disease Risk

Diane Fennell

Green Leafy Vegetables Cut Risk of Type 2, Study Shows

Diane Fennell

A Benefit to Diabetes-Causing Genes?

Diane Fennell

Bones’ Role in Blood Glucose Regulation

David Spero

One Step at a Time

Jan Chait

Information? Who Needs THAT?

Diane Fennell

FDA Orders Halt on Avandia Trial Enrollment

Jan Chait

“Busy” Kittens Zooming Through Nine Lives

Diane Fennell

FDA Panel Issues Recommendation on Avandia

Jan Chait

Did I Miss Anything? Type 2 Meds Arriving Too Fast to Keep Track.

Jan Chait

Reaching Diabetic Nirvana: Dream on, Alice

Jan Chait

Relaxation on My Mind

Diane Fennell

Type 2 Cause in the Air?

Jan Chait

Changes in Health Also Bring About Changes in Insulin Needs

Jan Chait

It’s Amazing What a Little Knowledge Can — or Could — Do

Diane Fennell

Processed Meat Linked With Type 2 and Heart Disease

Jan Chait

You Thought We Didn’t Do What?

Diane Fennell

Low A1C Not to Blame for ACCORD Death Rate; Questions Remain

Jan Chait

Kittens and CPAPs and Hypos, Oh My!

David Spero

Does Diabetes Need a New Name?

Jan Chait

Lemme See…Where Do I Begin?

Jan Chait

Having “Fun” Can Be Infectious

David Spero

Type 1s Vs. Type 2s?

Jan Chait

When Comfort Comes in Pots, Pans, and Custard Cups

Diane Fennell

No Diabetes Benefit from Soy Supplements: New Study

David Spero

For the Veterans

Jan Chait

Sleepless in Indiana (and Everywhere Else)

David Spero

Insulin Resistance — Not the Whole Story

Jan Chait

Vacation Time is Looming!

Diane Fennell

Experts Call for More Individualized Drug Therapy

David Spero

Does Fat Cause Insulin Resistance?

Eric Lagergren

Why Are You and I Wrong?

Diane Fennell

The Health Impact of Sugary Drinks

David Spero

Loving Louisiana

Diane Fennell

Metformin Smelling Fishy? What You Can Do.

Jan Chait

Loss of a Diabetes Mentor Renews Urge to Become a Diabetes Mentor

Eric Lagergren

Oprah, Owen, Diabetes, Me

David Spero

Neither 1 Nor 2

Diane Fennell

New Drug Approved

Diane Fennell

A1C Recommended as Diagnostic Tool

Jan Chait

The Cost of Diabetes Self-Management Education? Priceless.

Diane Fennell

Coffee, Tea, and Diabetes Risk

Jan Chait

Now, If My BGs Would Just Stop Acting Up…

Jan Chait

It’s Not Over ’til Somebody Sings

Diane Fennell

Syringe Recall; New Treatment Recommendations Released

David Spero

Pollution and Diabetes

Diane Fennell

Insulin Effective and Accepted in Newly Diagnosed Type 2s

Diane Fennell

Weight Loss Dramatically Improves Sleep Apnea

David Spero

Thin Type 2s?

David Spero

Where Does Type 2 Come From?

Diane Fennell

Syringe Recall; Mediterranean Diet May Delay Need for Drugs

Jan Chait

Eating Out

David Spero

Sleep, Stress, and Diabetes

Diane Fennell

Culprit Found for Pancreatic Damage

David Spero

Are We an Epidemic?

David Spero

Are People with Diabetes Sweeter?

Jan Chait

There’s a Hospital Stay in My Future. Yikes!

David Spero

Tight Control OK if You Want It

Diane Fennell

Research on Rosiglitazone

Diane Fennell

New Findings on Cardiovascular Risk

Tara Dairman

Novel Diabetes Drug Cycloset Approved

Tara Dairman

Fibrate Drug May Lower Heart Risks in Some

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Alert Day Brings Free Tools and Tips

David Spero

Insulin, Fat, And Doctors

Jan Chait

Bias Weighs on My Mind

Jan Chait

Careful, Your Prejudice is Showing

Tara Dairman

HbA1c Test to be Used for Diagnosis

David Spero

Not So Fast With the Insulin?

Tara Dairman

Salsalate Study Now Recruiting

Tara Dairman

Higher HbA1c = Lower Brain Function?

Tara Dairman

Zetia May Help Protect Arteries in Type 2’s

Tara Dairman

Fibrate Drug Alone Doesn’t Cut Heart Risks for Type 2’s

Eric Lagergren

The Stigmata of Diabetes

Jan Chait

The Great Thanksgiving Buffet Disaster

Tara Dairman

The Rising Costs of Treating Type 2

Tara Dairman

Updated Guidelines for Treating Type 2

Tara Dairman

Early Blood Glucose Control Protects Years Later

Tara Dairman

Is Online Diabetes Education For You?

Jan Chait

It’s About Time

Tara Dairman

Byetta and Pancreatitis: What You Should Know

David Spero

An Epidemic of Pain

Amy Campbell

One of the Most Effective Diabetes Drugs

Tara Dairman

Drug Combo Linked to Increased Health Risks

Jan Chait

Things That Bug Us

Tara Dairman

Knocking Out Prediabetes

David Spero

Are Your Meds Making You Fat?

Tara Dairman

New Combination Drug Approved

Jan Chait

Blast It! Starting on Multiple Meds Makes Sense

Tara Dairman

Tight Control and Cardiovascular Disease (Part 3): VADT

Tara Dairman

Tight Control and Cardiovascular Disease (Part 2): ACCORD

David Spero

What to Eat? ADA Speakers Disagree

Tara Dairman

Tight Control and Cardiovascular Disease (Part 1): ADVANCE

David Spero

How Much (Monitoring) is Too Much?

Jan Chait

A Little Glitz, a Little Glam, to Give My Diabetes Stuff Some BAM!

Web Team

What We’re Reading: Pesticides and Type 2 Diabetes

Tara Dairman

"National Diabetes Goal" Set

Jan Chait

Support Comes in Many Forums

David Spero

Diabetes and the Brain

Jan Chait

Having Diabetes Means Coping With Change

Amy Campbell

Caffeine: Friend or Foe? (Part 2)

Tara Dairman

Actos May Help Slow Heart Disease

Tara Dairman

Two Lipid Drugs May Be Better Than One

David Spero

Weight, Prejudice, and Type 2 Diabetes

Tara Dairman

FreeStyle Navigator CGMS Approved

Tara Dairman

ADVANCE Study Contradicts ACCORD Findings

David Spero

ACCORD Travesty

Tara Dairman

Gastric Banding May Help Reverse Type 2

Tara Dairman

The ACCORD Trial Findings: What You Should Know

Tara Dairman

Caffeine May Affect Blood Glucose Levels

Tara Dairman

Cholesterol Drug Can Now Treat Type 2

Tara Dairman

Symlin Now Available in a Pen

Jan Chait

When Progress Isn’t a Positive Thing

Tara Dairman

Study Finds New Risks for Avandia

Tara Dairman

Avandia: New Warning and Findings

David Spero

Native Americans, Love, and Diabetes

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Week 1: Caregivers

Jan Chait

Byetta Garners Pancreatitis Warning

David Spero

Depression and Type 2 Diabetes—Symptoms or Disease? (Part 2)

Jan Chait

Your Treatment…Or Your Life?

David Spero

Depression and Type 2 Diabetes—Symptoms or Disease?

Tara Dairman

Actos Tops Avandia in Heart Safety Studies

Tara Dairman

Panel Recommends That Avandia Stay on the Market

Tara Dairman

More Trouble for Avandia; Alternative Drugs Reviewed

David Spero

Is it Type 2 or is it LADA?

David Spero

Type 2 Diabetes—An Environmental Illness

Tara Dairman

New Data on Avandia; New Warnings for TZD Drugs

Jan Chait

"Fat and Lazy," or Type 2 Diabetes—Which Came First?

Tara Dairman

Avandia Update

Jan Chait

Pondering the Intensity of Preventing Type 2 diabetes

Tara Dairman

Type 2 Drug Avandia Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attacks

Jan Chait

The Best Medicine?

Tara Dairman

Psychological Technique Helps Women With Diabetes Lose Weight

Tara Dairman

Low Testosterone Levels and Type 2 Diabetes

Tara Dairman

What We’re Reading: Arthritis Drug Researched for Treating Diabetes

Tara Dairman

New Combination Diabetes Drug Janumet Approved

Tara Dairman

Second Diabetes Drug Linked to Increased Fractures

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Drug Linked to Fracture Risk

Jan Chait

Type 1 Envy

Tara Dairman

Byetta Approved for Use With TZDs

Amy Campbell

Treating Diabetes with Diet and Exercise

Jan Chait

Freedom at the End of a Leash

Jan Chait

Everything I Knew About Diabetes, I Learned From My Grandmother

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