Adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes need support during self-management transition

Data from a qualitative study show most people with type 2 diabetes are unable to quickly transition to diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) soon after diagnosis. For many, this leads to increased anxiety and distress, resulting in low attendance in DSMES programs.

Nutrition Labeling, Updating the Criteria for “Healthy” and Sodium Reduction, Added Sugars

Your Family’s Supreme Weapon to Combat Disease, Obesity & Depression Nutrition is a priority area of work at the Arbor Vitae Nutrition Consulting. Despite our increased understanding of nutrition science, eating patterns in the U.S. are not meeting federal dietary guidelines. As a result, we are facing an ever-growing epidemic of diet-related chronic diseases suchContinueContinue reading “Nutrition Labeling, Updating the Criteria for “Healthy” and Sodium Reduction, Added Sugars”

Association between vitamin D supplementation and COVID-19 infection and mortality

Jason B Gibbons et al. Sci Rep. 2022. AbstractVitamin D deficiency has long been associated with reduced immune function that can lead to viral infection. Several studies have shown that Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increases the risk of infection with COVID-19. However, it is unknown if treatment with Vitamin D can reduce theContinueContinue reading “Association between vitamin D supplementation and COVID-19 infection and mortality”