Nicotine and Diabetes
Written by Cara Schrager, MPH, RD, CDCES It is well known that smoking cigarettes causes a multitude of health problems including but not limited to cancer, heart disease, stroke, COPD and diabetes. Studies have shown that cigarette smokers are 30-40% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than non-cigarette smokers (1). Those who have diabetes…
Incretin Hormones: The role of GIP and GLP-1
Written by Kelsey Schaffstall Young MS, RDN, LDN On May 13 2022, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication called Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes.1 Results from clinical trials have shown that it is even more effective at regulating blood glucose and promoting weight loss than existing diabetes drugs.1…
Diabetes Medications: Understanding The Options
Written by: Kenzie Provencher, Dietetic Intern There are so many different medications for the management of diabetes it can be hard to understand where all the recommendations come from, and why your doctor has recommended one medication over another. In this blog we’ll dive into a brief explanation of some of the considerations for choosing…
What To Know About Gestational Diabetes
Encountering gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy can be daunting. Some people understandably feel anxious about whether they will develop GDM, and if so, how it will affect the health of their pregnancy. GDM is a common pregnancy complication that occurs in about 10% of pregnancies (1). Yet, it can be helpful to gain more…
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