How Much Do You Know About Diabetes Care?

As part of a new law designed to cut prescription drug costs, there’s a $35-a-month cap on out-of-pocket costs for insulin covered by Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that include drug coverage.

Oatmeal, quinoa and white potato have low glycemic index (55 or less); a bagel has a medium glycemic index (55 to 69), and white bread has a high glycemic index.

A CGM uses a tiny sensor inserted under the skin to measure glucose in the body. The Food and Drug Administration recently warned people with diabetes not to use smartwatches or rings that don’t require skin pricks to measure blood sugar.

Oats can improve insulin action, berries can decrease glucose absorption, nuts can help you feel full while keeping blood sugar low, and dark leafy green vegetables are loaded with nutrients.

Ozempic (semaglutide) gained federal approval in 2017 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The drug works by helping the pancreas release the right amount of insulin when blood sugar levels are high, while also making people feel full.