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Half-Price Version of Humalog Insulin Now Available

Half-Price Version of Humalog Insulin Now Available

THURSDAY, May 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A half-price version of Humalog insulin is now available in the United States, Eli Lilly said Wednesday. Latest Diabetes News The company’s generic version of its Humalog U-100 is being sold under the chemical name insulin lispro, the Associated Press reported. It will cost $137.35 per vial, or […]

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When is the best time to eat fruit?

When is the best time to eat fruit?

Despite online claims, there is no best time of day to eat fruit — people can get similar health benefits from fruit at any time of the day. That said, people with weight loss goals or diabetes can benefit from timing their fruit intake. Many online sources claim that people can get better health benefits […]

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How fasting may prevent obesity-related insulin resistance

How fasting may prevent obesity-related insulin resistance

New research adds to the mounting evidence that fasting may be helpful in the fight against obesity and its related conditions. By increasing certain proteins, the practice may protect against metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and liver disease, but the ‘timing of and duration between meals’ is key. Fasting from dawn to sunset for 30 days could […]

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Ultrasound: The future of diabetes treatment?

Ultrasound: The future of diabetes treatment?

A recent study in mice concludes that targeted ultrasound could be an effective, noninvasive, drug-free way to boost insulin levels in people with type 2 diabetes. A new study asks whether ultrasound could be an effective treatment for diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), type 2 diabetes now affects more […]

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Type 1 diabetes: New pancreatic cell transplant system shows promise

Type 1 diabetes: New pancreatic cell transplant system shows promise

Scientists have developed a way to increase the effectiveness of pancreatic islet transplantation, a promising therapy for type 1 diabetes. New findings could make pancreatic islet cell transplants more effective. Immune rejection by the recipient is a major barrier to pancreatic islet transplants from donors becoming routinely available for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. […]

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A guide to low-carb diets for diabetes

A guide to low-carb diets for diabetes

A low-carb diet can help people with diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates or carbs raise blood glucose more than other foods, meaning the body must produce more insulin to digest them. Reducing carb intake can help stabilize blood glucose. It may also counteract some other effects of diabetes, such as weight gain […]

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What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes?

What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes?

Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy when the body stops producing or responding to insulin adequately. If the body is unable to respond to insulin appropriately, high levels of sugar build up in the bloodstream and cause the symptoms of diabetes. Gestational diabetes can potentially cause some health risks […]

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Post-Hospital Low Blood Sugar a Danger to Diabetics

Post-Hospital Low Blood Sugar a Danger to Diabetics

Latest Diabetes News TUESDAY, May 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you are a diabetes patient, can having low blood sugar levels when you are discharged from the hospital be dangerous to your health? That’s what a new study discovered: Those patients had a 40% increased risk of readmission and an increased risk of early […]

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Diabetes leg pain: Everything you need to know

Diabetes leg pain: Everything you need to know

Diabetes develops when a person’s body does not make enough insulin to process sugars present in the blood. This can lead to many complications, including leg pain. When people with diabetes experience leg pain, it may be the result of nerve damage. Nerve damage can occur if a person with diabetes does not receive treatment […]