November 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! 

AI-Powered Diabetes Prevention Program Shows Similar Benefits to Those Led by People

Johns Hopkins Medicine 
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report that an AI-powered lifestyle intervention app for prediabetes reduced the risk of 
diabetes similarly to traditional, human-led programs in adults. Read more.

New ‘Smart Insulin’ Shows Promise in Reducing Hypoglycemia Bouts

Indiana University School of Medicine 
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels using a lab-designed protein, possibly opening the door to a new treatment avenue for people with Type 1 diabetes. Read more.

A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes Seems Close, Thanks to New Drugs and Tech 

Scientific American  
A new drug slows insulin-dependent diabetic deterioration and has sped up development of a complete remedy. Read more. 

Service Dog Separated from 5-Year-Old with Type 1 Diabetes Alerts Mom About His Low Blood Sugar from Car

People 
Ducky is trained to alert when Wells’ number falls below 85 or over 175, Lewis couldn’t imagine the dog could sense that while waiting outside the school, windows rolled up and nowhere near her son.  Moments later, to her astonishment, Ducky climbed onto the front seat and gave a clear, unmistakable alert. Read more.

5 ‘Bad’ Thanksgiving Foods That May Actually Promote Better Blood Sugar

Eating Well 
Between starchy side dishes, rich sauces and sugary desserts, it’s easy to worry that your favorite holiday classics might throw things off balance. So, you might be surprised to learn that some holiday dishes that you’ve been told are “bad” for your blood sugar don’t always deserve their unfavorable reputation. Read more.

19 Diabetes-Friendly Desserts That Everyone Will Love 

Martha Stewart 
It’s a common misconception that people with diabetes can’t eat dessert. No matter if you have Type 1 or Type 2, people living with diabetes can eat anything they want, so long as they do so in moderation. This is key, since carbohydrates, like starches and sugars, are the main contributors to glucose response; it’s important to be mindful about what you’re consuming, especially dessert. Read more.