ADA, CDC, AMA, and the Ad Council just launched the first-ever national PSA campaign targeting prediabetes awareness and prevention - plus, three short video ads!
Prediabetes News
Prediabetes is a condition in which a person's blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.
53 readers recommended
Advice for increasing daily activity, the new Fit2Me mobile app, and enthusiasm for the National Diabetes Prevention Program
34 readers recommended
The bold new recommendation for children and their parents
29 readers recommended
Tax revenue will be invested in primary school sports in England.
44 readers recommended
Plus, a partnership with UCSF to drive better research.
29 readers recommended
A UCLA study offers alarming insights into the nation’s diabetes epidemic.
46 readers recommended
Results from the SCALE study show weight loss, delayed onset of type 2 diabetes, and report improved quality of life
48 readers recommended
The latest evidence on Saxenda shows that three years of treatment with the drug lowers risk for type 2 diabetes by an impressive 79%
36 readers recommended
Geisinger’s Fresh Food Farmacy provides a “prescription” for healthy food to people with type 2 diabetes who are food insecure; plus, a Q&A with Geisinger
51 readers recommended
Participating in a lifestyle change program could help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
40 readers recommended
CVS now offers same-day prescription home delivery from 6,000 pharmacies across the United States for a delivery charge of $7.99.
44 readers recommended
New guidelines by the US Department of Health and Human Services emphasize the benefit of ANY increased physical activity
29 readers recommended
Try googling “prediabetes” or “type 2 diabetes” — a new search feature in the United States automatically spotlights the CDC’s one-minute prediabetes risk test
51 readers recommended
Will the medication move from “off label” to standard of care for people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
29 readers recommended
The FDA finds that some versions of extended-release metformin contain excessive amounts of a cancer-causing chemical called NDMA
30 readers recommended
A new study shows that physical activity can add years to your life. Is this enough to motivate behavior change?
51 readers recommended
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few.”
42 readers recommended
Mila writes about the shame that people with diabetes can experience when people question or misunderstand their food choices
42 readers recommended
Cost can sometimes be a barrier to proper eye care, but a variety of programs offer free or low-cost eye exams and other resources. Are you eligible?
49 readers recommended
diaTribe's editor-in-chief, Kelly Close, reviews David Kessler's new book "Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs: The Simple Truth about Food, Weight and Disease”