Tag - Diabetes

Snack

How to Snack Smart Before Bed


Late-night snacking often carries a negative reputation, but it isn’t always bad. For many, the urge to snack after dinner stems from genuine hunger, stress, or simply habit. While it’s easy to label nighttime snacking...

Diabetics

Diabetics: Flu Shot & OTC Drug Safety


With diabetes, maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health. While over-the-counter (OTC) medications can help alleviate everyday ailments, they may sometimes interfere with diabetes management. During cold and flu season, it’s essential...

The Best Approach to Helping Patients with Diabetes and Obesity: Exercise or Medication?


Determining the most effective way to help patients with diabetes, heart problems, and obesity lose weight and improve their health outcomes is crucial. Is exercise the answer, or are medications like glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)...

Diabetes

Taking Strides Against Type 2 Diabetes


Type 2 diabetes (T2D) remains a significant public health challenge worldwide, with its prevalence steadily rising. However, emerging research suggests that a simple and accessible activity fast-paced walking may

Eye Health and Diabetes


Diabetes and eyesight are intricately linked. Maintaining tight control over glucose levels is crucial for keeping eyes healthy and vision clear. Individuals with diabetes face an increased risk of developing various eye problems, including diabetic...

Wegovy & Ozempic : Continued Research for Off-label Use Cases for Semaglutides & Other GLP-1 Receptor Agonists


Off-label use refers to the practice of prescribing a medication for a purpose other than its approved indication. While GLP-1 receptor agonists like Wegovy have been primarily approved for the treatment of diabetes and chronic...