CDC: Prediabetes – Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
KEY POINTS What is prediabetes? With prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes is a serious health condition that increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The good news? If you have prediabetes, the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change […]
FDA: Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biologics
Biosimilars are a type of biologic medication that are safe and effective for treating many illnesses. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved biosimilar medications to treat conditions such as chronic skin and bowel diseases, arthritis, kidney conditions, macular degeneration, and some cancers. But what are biosimilar and interchangeable biologic medications? To answer that […]
CDC: 6 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
AT A GLANCE Eating healthy when money is tight can be challenging, especially if you’re living with a costly condition like diabetes. These tips can help. Good nutrition is key A diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins is important for good health, especially if you have diabetes. Healthy eating is key to […]
FDA: Ticks and Lyme Disease – Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, are on the rise in people and dogs. Reported cases in people in the U.S. increased from about 12,000 annually in 1995 to approximately 35,000 in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, not all diagnosed cases are reported and the CDC believes the true number […]
CDC: Fiber – The Carb That Helps You Manage Diabetes
KEY POINTS Health benefits of fiber We all need fiber to keep our internal plumbing humming like a fine-tuned engine. But most US adults only get about half the fiber they need each day. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. It helps you avoid constipation, but […]
FDA: Is It Really ‘FDA Approved’?
“FDA approved!” Maybe you saw those words on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Some marketers may say their products are “FDA approved.” But how can you know for sure what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved? The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating […]
CDC: Spotting Hidden Sugars in Everyday Foods
WHAT TO KNOW When most people think of sugar, they think of sweet treats like candy, ice cream, or baked goods. But sugar can be hiding in many everyday foods without you knowing it. If you have diabetes or prediabetes, it’s important to know what’s in your food and how it might affect your blood […]
FDA: How Gene Therapy Can Cure or Treat Diseases
The genes in your body’s cells play a key role in your health. Indeed, a defective gene or genes can make you sick. Recognizing this, scientists have worked for decades on ways to modify genes or replace faulty genes with healthy ones to treat, cure, or prevent a disease or medical condition. This research is […]
CDC: Symptoms of Diabetes
KEY POINTS Symptoms If you have any of the following diabetes symptoms, see your doctor about getting your blood sugar tested: Symptoms of type 1 diabetes People who have type 1 diabetes may also have nausea, vomiting, or stomach pains. Type 1 diabetes can be diagnosed at any age. Symptoms can develop in just a few weeks […]
FDA: Should Your Child Participate in a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials help provide reliable evidence needed when studying medical products to diagnose, prevent, treat, and sometimes even cure, childhood diseases. Children who participate in these research studies may also potentially benefit from the medical products under investigation. Before deciding whether your child should participate in a clinical trial, there’s a lot to know, including […]