April News Roundup
Each month, we round up diabetes-related news and insights from trusted sources to provide you with ideas, tips, education and more to help you live your best life.
Here’s the latest!
Weight-Loss Drug Use Has Risen Sharply Among Children and Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Drugs developed years ago to treat type 2 diabetes may not be safe and effective for patients
with type 1 diabetes, researchers say. Read more.
What to Know About Diet Soda and Diabetes
Medical News Today
Diet sodas contain sweeteners instead of sugar. While this may make them preferable to more sugary options, diet soda has links to weight gain and metabolic syndrome, which can worsen diabetes or increase the risk of developing type 2. Read more.
Glucose Monitors Improve Traffic Safety For Diabetic Drivers
U.S. News and World Report
Continuous glucose monitors don’t just help people with diabetes maintain healthy blood sugar levels, a new study says — the devices also can help them be safer drivers. Read more.
Turning Off TV Better For Heart Health Of Folks Predisposed To Diabetes
U.S. News and World Report
People with a higher genetic risk for type 2 diabetes also have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart-related diseases. A new study suggests controlling that risk could be as simple as picking up a TV remote and hitting the “off” switch.
Read more.
