A study published this month in the journal Health Affairs found that 14% of people who use insulin in the United States face what is described as a “catastrophic” level of spending on the medication, meaning that after paying for other essentials, such as food and housing, they spend at least 40% of their remaining income on…
Read More Why is insulin still so expensive for diabetes patients in the U.S.?Medically Reviewed by Michael Dansinger, MD on June 23, 2021 Insulin resistance is when cells in your muscles, fat, and liver don’t respond well to insulin and can’t use glucose from your blood for energy. To make up for it, your pancreas makes more insulin. Over time, your blood sugar levels go up. Insulin resistance syndrome includes a group of problems like obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.…
Read More Insulin Resistance (aka Metabolic Syndrome)By Lisa Nainggolan June 6, 2022 — A drug recently approved for type 2 diabetes in the United States is also very effective for treating obesity and has shown better weight loss than any previous medication, according to results from a new clinical trial. In the new study — which focused on patients with obesity but without diabetes —…
Read More Diabetes Drug Drives ‘Amazing’ Weight Loss in Obesity TrialGo to the American Diabetes Association website for more information. Confused about how much you can eat when you have diabetes? First you need to know how much food is in a serving. It may be different from what you expect. (3) Fruits: 1 Serving 1/2 banana1 small apple, orange, or pear1/2 cup chopped, cooked, or canned fruit (3) Bread,…
Read More Diabetes: The Truth About Food Serving SizesPills vs. Insulin for Diabetes Treatment If you have type 2 diabetes and things like exercise and healthy eating haven’t done enough to help, you might need medication to get your blood sugar where it needs to be. There are two main types of medication for type 2 diabetes: pills and insulin (shots). Read more about the different types of medications HERE. This is one of the most informative…
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