Susannah Chen

Houston, San Francisco

I write about people & places through the lens of food, drink, travel. Tweets mostly on food, SF, media, dining, cooking. https://t.co/neRBKRJO3K

Articles

Diabetic Retinopathy vs. Diabetic Macular Edema: What's the Difference?

Nov 18, 2024 | diatribe.org | Susannah Chen

Diabetes that is not optimally managed puts one at risk for eye-related issues ranging from cataracts to retinopathy to glaucoma. In fact, it is the leading cause of blindness in people aged 18 to 64. With regular care and attention, however, many people with diabetes are able to protect their vision. Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema are often mentioned in tandem, but they are not the same thing.
When Your Turkey Reaches This Internal Temperature, It's Officially Done

Oct 24, 2024 | msn.com | Susannah Chen

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When Your Turkey Reaches This Internal Temperature, It's Officially Done

Oct 24, 2024 | msn.com | Susannah Chen

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When Your Turkey Reaches This Internal Temperature, It's Officially Done

Oct 24, 2024 | msn.com | Susannah Chen

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Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

Jul 29, 2024 | l8r.it | Susannah Chen

This berry ice cream recipe is from the “Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies,” by Dr. Simon Poole, a medical doctor and expert on the Mediterranean diet, and chef, cookbook author, and culinary host Amy Riolo. Poole and Riolo, who previously co-authored the book “Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition For Dummies,” have put together a collection of 135 recipes created with optimal control of diabetes in mind. Both have compelling reasons for including this creamy frozen berry dessert recipe.
What the Future of Treating Gestational Diabetes May Look Like

Mar 18, 2024 | diatribe.org | Susannah Chen

What’s on the horizon for treating gestational diabetes? From tech-driven diagnostic tools to potential therapies for GDM, here’s a look at what the future may hold for GDM treatment. Gestational diabetes – a type of diabetes where blood glucose levels are higher than normal during pregnancy – is a common condition that is estimated to affect between 2% and 10% of pregnancies.
Spiced Eggplant Steaks

Mar 18, 2024 | diatribe.org | Susannah Chen

This Middle Eastern-inspired roast eggplant dish comes from the “The Noom Kitchen,” a new cookbook from Noom that features nutrient-dense, calorically mindful recipes.
Ozempic Slows Kidney Disease, Now FDA Approved for CKD

Mar 8, 2024 | diatribe.org | Susannah Chen

Key takeaways:People with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) who took Ozempic (semaglutide) slowed the progression of kidney disease by 24% and cut their risk of death from kidney disease. Patients who took Ozempic versus placebo also cut their risk of major heart problems by 18%. The latest: Newly FDA approved for CKD, Ozempic is the first GLP-1 drug that’s been approved to reduce the progression of kidney disease and risk of cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Ozempic Slows Kidney Disease, Cuts Cardiorenal Death Risk in Type 2 Diabetes, FLOW Study Finds

Mar 8, 2024 | diatribe.org | Susannah Chen

Semaglutide offered kidney and heart benefits to people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, the FLOW trial showed, opening the door for more uses for Ozempic. People with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease who took Ozempic (semaglutide) slowed the progression of their kidney disease and cut their risk of death from kidney disease and major cardiac events by 24%, according to new data from Novo Nordisk’s FLOW trial.
Jamaican Ital Stew

Feb 20, 2024 | diatribe.org | Susannah Chen

Registered dietitian Maya Feller explains how a plant-based stew from her cookbook, “Eating From Our Roots,” is proof that it’s possible to enjoy starchy vegetables without blood sugar spikes. This vegan and gluten-free Afro-Caribbean stew recipe comes from “Eating from Our Roots,” a cookbook written by registered dietitian nutritionist and inclusive nutrition advocate Maya Feller.