Natalie Sainz

Sep 25, 2023 | diatribe.org | Hope Warshaw |Natalie Sainz

People dealing with access to food are more likely to have overweight, obesity, or type 2 diabetes. If you face barriers to accessing nutritious foods, there are resources that can help.  Eating a healthy diet, which is fundamental to diabetes management, starts with having access to nutritious foods. Unfortunately, many people with diabetes tend to be more adversely affected by food insecurity, which is a lack of consistent access to food needed for healthy living.

Jul 24, 2023 | diatribe.org | Natalie Sainz

Research shows screening children ages 2-6 best predicts childhood type 1 diabetes, successfully detecting 80% of future cases. Early screening also leads to more timely treatment, better health outcomes, and less diabetes distress. The Fr1da study, Autoimmunity Screening for Kids (ASK) program, and Type 1 Diabetes Prediction and Prevention (DIPP) study have all shown the importance of population-level screening and monitoring for type 1 diabetes.

Jun 29, 2023 | diatribe.org | Natalie Sainz

A lot has happened this year advancing time in range as a primary glucose metric in diabetes care globally. Though we aren’t there yet, a panel shared their thoughts on the progress and future of time in range. The Time in Range Coalition (TIRC), which was formed by diaTribe to establish time in range as an essential part of diabetes care, has made significant progress in making the measurement accessible to all people with diabetes.

Jun 26, 2023 | diatribe.org | Natalie Sainz

A panel shared insights at the ADA’s 83rd Scientific Sessions on incorporating hypoglycemia as a quality measure in diabetes. Each expert noted the importance of continuous glucose monitors in detecting hypoglycemia episodes. Severe hypoglycemia is costly, dangerous, and overall associated with short and long-term health complications. Although substantial evidence exists pointing to the value of addressing and reducing hypoglycemia, it's not yet a quality measure.

Jun 24, 2023 | diatribe.org | Natalie Sainz

Figuring out when and how to exercise can be one of the most difficult parts of living with diabetes. Hear what strategies experts shared at the ADA's 83rd Scientific Sessions for staying active with diabetes. Having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to let go of the things you love doing, which includes playing sports. Exercise is an essential part of diabetes management, leading to improved weight management, reduction in cardiovascular disease risk factors, and great mental health benefits.