Diabetes drug could help Indiana residents ease COVID symptoms
The aftermath of COVID-19 infections has left many with unexplainable fatigue or memory loss.
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Insulin Pump Recall: Medtronic Notifies Users of MiniMed 600 and 700 Series Pumps of Risk of Shorter than Expected Battery Life
Medtronic is notifying users of MiniMed 600 and 700 series insulin pumps of an increased risk for reduced battery life and less time until shutdown after a battery alert occurs.
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New Weight-Loss Drug Announces Positive Results of Human Adipose Tissue Study
Adipo Therapeutics, LLC, a late pre-clinical biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for obesity and related metabolic disorders, announced the positive results for a key study demonstrating promising results using human tissue samples.
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Virtual Dining With Diabetes Cooking Classes Offered By Purdue Extension
Diabetes affects over 30 million people in the Unites States, according to data estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which means that nearly 10 percent of the United States population is diabetic.
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Kosciusko Community YMCA Puts Focus On Diabetes Prevention
WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be launching the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program to help those at risk for type 2 diabetes make healthy changes to prevent the onset of this epidemic disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 million … Read More
The YMCA Puts a Focus on Diabetes Prevention for Residents
WARSAW —The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be launching the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program to help those at risk for type 2 diabetes make healthy changes to prevent the onset of this epidemic disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 29 million … Read More
Shopko Joins Fight Against Diabetes
INDIANA — More than 29 million Americans currently have diabetes and another 86 million are at risk, making support and supplies for this potentially life-threatening blood sugar disease critical. In raising awareness for American Diabetes Month this November, Shopko is hoping to ensure its communities stay healthy by offering … Read More
IU Health Goshen Takes ‘A Look At The BIG Three’
GOSHEN — IU Health Goshen will host a seminar titled, “A Look at the Big Three.” The event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at the IU Health Goshen Heart and Vascular Center in the wellness classroom located on the second floor. The seminar will discuss healthy eating, … Read More
IU Health Goshen Hosts Adult Diabetes Prevention Class
GOSHEN — IU Health Goshen will host a free adult diabetes prevention class from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Goshen Heart and Vascular Center. The class covers risk factors, nutrition, weight loss and stress management. This class is free and open to the public. For more information and to register please … Read More
The Case Against Low-Fat Milk Is Stronger Than Ever
NEW YORK — For years you’ve been told to go for skim over full-fat dairy. Even the latest dietary guidelines for Americans urge people to avoid the full fat, and following this lead, school lunch programs provide only low-fat milk and no whole milk at all, even though they do allow chocolate skim milk with its added sugars.
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Camp John Marvel At North Webster YMCA
NORTH WEBSTER — Camp John Warvel offers traditional camp activities as well as constant medical assistance for children living with diabetes. It is for children ages 7-15 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Older teens with previous diabetes camp experience may participate as counselors-in-training. This year’s camp … Read More
Purdue University Researchers Develop Innovations To Battle Diabetes
WEST LAFAYETTE — Food gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas require rigorous management by people affected by diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is the result of the breakdown of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes can be the result of a combination of obesity, high caloric intake and a sedentary lifestyle.
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Diabetes And Cancer Management Presentation
WARSAW — There will be a presentation on diabetes management for individuals with or without cancer from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at K21 Health Service Pavilion, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, in conference room A. The presentation will focus on how the food you eat affects your blood sugar levels and ways to manage the disease through meal planning. Recipes and samples will be provided.
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Almost Half Of U.S. Adults At Risk For Diabetes
CHICAGO — Based on a study done involving in-home exams and questionnaires, new research has indicated that almost half of U.S. adults either have diabetes, or pre-diabetes.
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Lilly Diabetes Treatment Performs Well In Study
By ANDY OBER InsideINdianaBusiness INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. says the diabetes treatment Jardiance met its primary endpoint in a latest clinical trial. The company says the treatment lowered cardiovascular risk in adults with type 2 diabetes. Lilly says the long-term trial involved more than 7,000 … Read More
Diabetes Academy coming to WCPL
Warsaw Community Public Library, 310 E. Main St., Warsaw, will host Diabetes Academy, a free class by Novo Nordisk Diabetes Educator, Cindy Smith, RD, CDE. This class will cover basic diabetes information and terminology with tips for eating healthy and staying active. No registration is required. The class … Read More