May/June 2020

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Diabetes Self-Management2 min readLeadership
Diabetes self Management
Editorial Director, Wellness Division Diane Fennell Food Editor Lorena Drago, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES Senior Designer Scott Brandsgaard Senior Media Solutions Manager Bob Beucler bbeucler@madavor.com Client Services clientservices@madavor.com Social Medi
Diabetes Self-Management1 min readScience & Mathematics
••• Editor’s Note •••
Dear Readers, Summer is getting underway, which means longer days and more time spent outdoors. You’ll find that our recipes (page 40) have been handpicked with this time of year in mind. From our selection of plant-based burgers to dishes that will
Diabetes Self-Management2 min read
Trijardy XR
Even though some people with type 2 diabetes take more than one medication, they may still find it difficult to get their blood sugar under control. They could take even more pills, but that can be challenging. So it’s worth knowing that the U.S. Foo
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Mental Health
With summer approaching and an increase in sun, you may be feeling a mood boost. Did you know that diabetes also affects mental health? Take this quiz to see how much you know about the link. 1. People with diabetes are at an increased risk of develo
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CVS: Option With No Out-of-pocket Costs
As the high out-of-pocket costs of insulin and other diabetes drugs have received widespread media coverage in recent months, many different stakeholders—from insulin manufacturers to state legislatures to health insurers—have taken action to reduce
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New Smart Insulin Patch Could Be a Game Changer
We’ve been hearing a lot about “smart” devices these days—smart locks, smart cars, smart speakers, even smart refrigerators. Now a team of researchers and bioengineers at three schools—UCLA, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and UNC School
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7 Best Exercises for Your Head
Among the many benefits of exercise are decreased stress, improved mood and a general sense of well-being. But in this regard, not all activities are created equal. A competitive game of basketball, for example, may do little to decrease stress. Heal
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Preventing Coronavirus
Q With the coronavirus pandemic, I want to know, what can I do (as a person with diabetes) to keep from getting sick? A Very timely question. People with diabetes are more prone to infectious illness and have a harder time recovering than people who
Diabetes Self-Management3 min readPsychology
Mind Over Matter
Success is not only represented by a shelf full of medals and trophies, plaques and honors, or an acronym behind your name. Success, more than anything, is largely measured by how a person feels. So what does it look like to you to be successful? Wha
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FDA Not Recommending Metformin Recall
Recently, we wrote that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was testing batches of the type 2 diabetes drug metformin for a potential contaminant. This contaminant, N-nitrosodimethylamine—more commonly known as NDMA—may contribute to cancer,
Diabetes Self-Management1 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Meatless Burgers
Meatless burgers are not just for vegetarians. New products designed to taste like meat appeal to plant-eaters and meat-eaters alike. Some who eat meatless burgers do so to protect the planet, while others avoid animal products to improve their healt
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Mind Plus Matter
People with diabetes have a greater risk of developing mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Taking good care of your emotional well-being can help in the long-term management of your weight and subsequently your diabetes. Poor emo
Diabetes Self-Management3 min readDiet & Nutrition
Keeping Your Brain Sharp With the MIND Diet
When it comes to keeping our bodies and minds sharp, what we eat matters for both short-term and long-term health. This column explores the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) and provides research-based guidance o
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Needle Phobia
A reality of managing diabetes is that there are needles involved. They may be in the form of lancets for doing finger-sticks, syringe needles, pen needles or needles to insert insulin pump infusion sets or CGM (continuous glucose monitor) sensors. I
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Helping You Help Yourself
Your thoughts, feelings and beliefs affect your happiness and health—especially if you’re dealing with a chronic illness. Diabetes is hard. Taking care of yourself with diabetes is even harder. When trying to keep up with self-care demands, the amoun
Diabetes Self-Management6 min readMedical
At Ease!
Ever had someone say, “We need to talk,” and braced yourself for the worst? But as you walk in ready to have your head chewed off, you’re surprised to be greeted by a high-five and a hearty, “You’re amazing!” Well, this is one of those times. Instead
Diabetes Self-Management8 min readMedical
Peer Support Communities
Mila Buckley is a positive, vivacious and energetic woman who grew up in a home with several family members who lived with diabetes. She recalled that her mother and grandmother took multiple daily injections of insulin, but she doesn’t remember eith
Diabetes Self-Management4 min readWellness
Silence Your Sweet Tooth
Mindful eating is an essential practice for people looking to improve their health and diet. Often, consumption of processed foods and foods high in sugar leads to increased cravings. Eating mindfully can equip you with the necessary skills to better
Diabetes Self-Management4 min read
Eyeing An Olympic Feat
Kate Hall was 10 years old when she and her parents noticed some changes that concerned them. An active, dynamic kid who played lots of sports and rarely sat still, Hall suddenly wanted to stay home in bed instead of attending practices. She began ea
Diabetes Self-Management16 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Sizzling Summer!
Dig right into the start of summer with these flavorful dishes that will take you from the kitchen to the grill. These recipes will please plant-based eaters and omnivores alike. Finish your meal with a sweet finale that won’t keep you too long in th
Diabetes Self-Management1 min readRegional & Ethnic
Recipe Index
40 Black Bean Burgers With Spicy Mayo ▲ FI 42 Caprese Portobello Burgers ▲ FI 43 Chickpea Burgers ▲ FI 44 Lentil Burgers ▼ LF 45 White Bean Burgers With Mandarin Orange Coleslaw ▲ FI 46 Portobello and Feta Burgers ▲ FI 47 Spicy Eggplant Burgers ▲ FI
Diabetes Self-Management9 min readWellness
Memory Fitness
Are you frustrated by forgetfulness? If so, you are not alone. People of all ages complain about the memory lapses that get in their way, such as forgetting their keys, scheduling two appointments for the same time, losing a train of thought, not rec
Diabetes Self-Management2 min read
Five Fast Facts
5 Trypanophobia, or the fear of medical procedures involving needles, was first recognized as a phobia in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, published by the American Psychiatric Association, in 1994. An estimated 10% of the American population l

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