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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • World’s first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says. Indicated for type 2 diabetes management. Expensive and utility remains uncertain.

    June 18, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 18, 2024 Source:World’s first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says

  • Reducing carbohydrates intake at breakfast may help people with diabetes although the three-month study states the effect on A1C levels was not clinically significant.

    June 9, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 9, 2023 Source:Cutting carbohydrates from breakfast may help people with diabetes Reference:Impact of a Low-Carbohydrate Compared with Low-Fat Breakfast on Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Trial

  • Diabetes drug in short supply in U.S. (but not in Canada) after celebrities, influencers touted its weight-loss benefits.

    December 15, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 15, 2022 Source:Diabetes drug in short supply in U.S. after celebrities, influencers touted its weight-loss benefits

  • Treatment and lifestyle changes can lead to remission of Type 2 Diabetes

    December 8, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 8, 2022 Source:Remission From Type 2 Diabetes: Myth or Reality? Reference:Consensus Report: Definition and Interpretation of Remission in Type 2 Diabetes

  • Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with determined effort

    May 5, 2017

    Health Headlines Commentary for May 5, 2017 Source: Type 2 diabetes can be reversed, say Canadian researchers Reference: Piloting a Remission Strategy in Type 2 Diabetes: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Napping does not cause type 2 diabetes

    September 26, 2016

    Health Headlines Commentary for September 26, 2016 Source: Reality check: Are long daytime naps a warning sign for Type 2 diabetes? Reference: Presented at European Association for the Study of Diabetes: the full study and its parameters haven’t been revealed.

  • Study shows being fit and having obesity will still trigger genes that lead to type 2 diabetes

    August 19, 2016

    Health Headlines Commentary for August 19, 2016 Source: Is ‘healthy obesity’ a myth? You can’t be fit but fat, study warns Reference: The Adipose Transcriptional Response to Insulin Is Determined by Obesity, Not Insulin Sensitivity

  • Wednesday House Call April 6, 2016; Type 2 diabetes levels skyrocketing

    April 6, 2016

    Wednesday House Call   April 6, 2016; Type 2 diabetes levels skyrocketing Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest reports on skyrocketing diabetes cases.  

  • Would you like four teaspoons of sugar with your chicken?

    July 8, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 8, 2015 Source: The drastic results of eating ‘healthy foods,’ with added sugar  

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