Trending Topics articles are published in timely response to recent media and journal articles, position statements, clinical guidelines, etc. Since they are based on the most recent evidence/publications, they may not be consistent with PEN evidence in other PEN content areas. As soon as possible, when this occurs, the PEN content will be reviewed and updated as needed.

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  Can Food and/or Supplements be Used To Stimulate GLP-1 Activity to Improve Health Outcomes or Reduce GLP-1 Medication Dose?

  Interest in glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is transforming the health industry. Many, including health advocates and food and supplement companies, want to promote and develop foods and natural-based products that could increase GLP-1 effectiveness. Dietitians are wondering: do these products really boost GLP-1 activity to improve health outcomes and/or reduce medication dosage for those taking GLP-1 agonists?

  Posted: 2025-03-01
  

  • Diabetes, 
  • Nutrition Supplement, 
  • Weight Management, 
  • Medications 
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  Is Allulose Sweetener Safe to Use in Canada?

  Recently, there’s been more attention in the media on the sugar substitute allulose. The PEN Team thought a look into allulose’s characteristics was warranted to help guide practitioners when responding to client questions about this sugar substitute.

  Posted: 2024-02-12
  

  • Artificial Sweetener, 
  • Diabetes, 
  • Sugar, 
  • Sweeteners 
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  Can Prescribing Produce Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes?

  Can prescribing ‘food as medicine’ have a positive effect on health outcomes, health care costs and health-related quality of life? A recent U.S. study that looked at the impact of implementing a fruit and vegetable prescription program for adults living with diabetes and food insecurity might provide some answers.

  Posted: 2023-08-21
  

  • Diabetes, 
  • Fruit and Vegetables 
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  Low Calorie/Energy Restriction to Promote Type 2 Diabetes Remission - Is There Truth to This?

  Recently posted in U.K. university news, the use of low calorie diets by individuals of South Asian ethnicity promoted weight loss, resulting in the remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Similar postings about T2DM remission have been seen on various social networks, often relating to the DiRECT Trial (Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial), as well as new related clinical practice guidelines in Canada. The PEN Team conducted a quick review of these studies to assess their application to dietetic practice.

  Posted: 2023-01-09
  

  • Diabetes, 
  • Calorie Counting 
• Updated Diabetes Clinical Practice Guidelines

  Posted: 2018-04-10
  

  • Diabetes, 
  • Practice Guideline 
• Reclassifying Diabetes?

  Posted: 2018-03-12
  

  • Diabetes 
• Plant-based Diet for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes

  Posted: 2016-11-24
  

  • Diabetes, 
  • Plant-based Diet 

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