What to eat on antibiotics: During and after treatment
Antibiotics attack and destroy bacteria in the body. They can get rid of an infection, but they can also harm the beneficial bacteria in the gut. In this article, learn which foods can Read more
Folic Acid Benefits Go Beyond Preventing Birth Defects
Children whose mothers ate foods fortified with folic acid during pregnancy showed improved cortical development and, as young adults, reduced risk of psychosis, researchers said.” Read more
Researchers bid to tackle stigma following study of adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Teenagers and young adults with type 1 diabetes commonly feel stigmatised which affects how they control their condition. A Canadian study found that two-thirds of participants experienced Read more
Why eight hours a night isn’t enough, according to a leading sleep scientist
Your genes can determine whether you’re a morning person or night owl.” Source: Why eight hours a night isn’t enough, according to a leading sleep Read more
Diabetes Diagnosis ‘Silver Lining’? Other Family Members’ Health May Improve
When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, other family members seem more likely to adopt health lifestyle changes, too.” Source: Diabetes Diagnosis ‘Silver Lining’? Other Read more
Boundary Issues
As dietitians we need to attend to boundary issues that come up between us and our patients and clients. Dietitians of Canada has put together an excellent resource on which to write an Read more
Increased vitamin D aids in type 2 diabetes prevention efforts
Vitamin D supplementation may be an effective strategy to slow or reverse the progression from prediabetes to diabetes, according to results of a meta-anlysis published in the Journal of Read more
Allergen in red meat, heart disease linked in study
Although high saturated fat levels in red meat have been with associated with the buildup of plaque in the heart’s arteries, researchers for the first time found that some people face Read more
The Subtleties of Thyroid Disease Management for the Non-Endocrinologist
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are common conditions that have lifelong effects on health. In the United States, approximately 5% of adults have thyroid disease or take thyroid Read more
Programs Can Lower Diabetes Distress in Adults With T1DM
Both education/behavioral and emotion-focused approaches produce similar results” Source: Programs Can Lower Diabetes Distress in Adults With Read more
Psychotic Experiences Associated With Increased Risk for Eating Disorders in Adolescents
These data suggest the need for targeted interventions in children with psychotic experiences to prevent disordered eating behaviors in later adolescence.” Source: Psychotic Read more
Two Phases of C-Peptide Decline Identified in Type 1 Diabetes
Identifying phases of C-peptide decline may be valuable for understanding β-cell survival.” Source: Two Phases of C-Peptide Decline Identified in Type I Read more
Full-fat dairy may actually benefit heart health
New research challenges the widely held belief that full-fat dairy must be avoided. In fact, some types of dairy may even prevent stroke, says the study.” Source: Full-fat dairy may Read more
Rate of HbA1c increase influences risk for diabetic polyneuropathy
Among adults with type 2 diabetes, each 1% increase in HbA1c during 10 years increases the risk for diabetic polyneuropathy by nearly 66%, according to data from the ADDITION-Denmark study Read more
Genome signature identified which could explain how the body battles against type 2 diabetes
A new genome signature has been identified which could reveal how lifestyle interventions work in the bodies of people at risk of type 2 diabetes. Scottish scientists believe this is the Read more
A-to-Z Supplement Reference
Examine.com – Independent scientific information on supplements & nutrition. Everything on Examine.com is backed with citations to published scientific studies.” Source: Read more
Heart Diet Hype vs Heros: Seaweed, Omega-3s, Mushrooms
ACC review tackles what clinicians should know on trendy foods Source: Heart Diet Hype vs Heros: Seaweed, Omega-3s, Read more
EatLove
EatLove PRO for dietitians provides greater customization features for active patient engagement and meal plans.” Source: Read more
One year later: Case Study of WIC-CMC’s “WIC Video Visits” Program – Healthie Blog: Resources for Health and Wellness Professionals
In 2017, we joined forces with WIC-Community Medical Centers (CMC) in California to understand the impact of virtual care programs via a “WIC Video Visits” program. One year later, the Read more
Do omega-3 supplements really benefit the heart?
A major systematic review of clinical trials led by independent researchers finds ‘little to no’ evidence that omega-3 capsules benefit heart health.” Source: Do omega-3 Read more
Food Additives and Child Health
Our purposes with this policy statement and its accompanying technical report are to review and highlight emerging child health concerns related to the use of colorings, flavorings, and Read more
Meet the Startup That Thinks DNA Can Predict Your Best Diet
Weight loss and health plans based on your DNA are explosively popular. What does science say?” Source: Meet the Startup That Thinks DNA Can Predict Your Best Read more
Is soy good or bad for you?
Moderate consumption of soy foods is unlikely to have adverse effects in adults; it may even benefit cardiovascular health and reduce cancer risk. Eating large amounts of soy foods for 6 Read more
Fibromyalgia: What Primary Care Providers Need to Know
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: * Evaluate a patient with fibromyalgia complaints using the ACR Diagnostic Criteria * Construct a comprehensive and Read more
FibroKnowledge.com
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Single Threshold May Not Be Feasible for Gestational Diabetes
Diagnostic thresholds should be adapted using local populations, authors say” Source: Single Threshold May Not Be Feasible for Gestational Read more
Lilly Diabetes Solution Center
The Lilly Diabetes Solution Center, a new patient-focused helpline identifying personalized solutions to assist people who need help paying for insulin, is now available to U.S. residents. Read more
The Advanced Management of Diabetes Online Interprofessional Certificate
Improve your diabetes care skills by learning from the experts without the expense of going to a national conference. University of California, San Francisco offers an Read more
Discover Mindful Eating For Kids! 75 Activities for Managing Picky Eaters, Overeaters, Speed Eaters and Every Kid In-Between
A must if you work with kids! Gain the skills and confidence to use mindful eating with the pint-sized set in your practice! Written by mindful eating expert and bestselling author of Read more
Hepatic Markers Linked to Early Predictors of Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Women
Circulating hepatic markers may predict the risk for diabetes in women.” Source: Hepatic Markers Linked to Early Predictors of Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Read more
Nut Intake Reduces HbA1c Among Adults With T2DM
Nut intake reduces hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) among individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the August issue of Diabetologia.” Source: Nut Intake Reduces Read more