(HealthDay)—A history of a clinically resolved, single event of acute pancreatitis in childhood is associated with an increased risk for diabetes during young adulthood, according […]
Indonesians quitting ‘rice addiction’ over diabetes fears
Indonesian Mirnawati once ate rice with every meal, but its link to diabetes convinced her to join a growing movement to quit a staple food […]
New calculator will help clinicians diagnose diabetes more accurately
A new calculator developed by the University of Exeter will help clinicians classify whether a patient has type 1 or type 2 diabetes, ensuring they […]
The long-term effects of disasters on seniors with diabetes: evidence from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Older individuals and those with chronic conditions are especially at risk following natural disasters. Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) investigated the short- […]
Women with diabetes more likely than men to not take meds as prescribed
(HealthDay)—Women with diagnosed diabetes are more likely than men to not take their medications as prescribed, according to an August data brief published by the […]
Walking before dinner doesn’t lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes
A brisk evening walk before dinner does not affect glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, according to University of Alberta research that contradicts […]
Type-2 diabetes: How to lower blood sugar by drinking tea
Type-2 diabetes patients could reduce their risk by sipping hot drinks. Research has shown that cuppas can help to “improve insulin sensitivity”, which helps the […]
Type 2 diabetes: Warning signs on your skin you shouldn’t ignore
Type 2 diabetes makes up about 90 per cent of cases of diabetes and could be preventable by staying a normal weight, exercising regularly and […]
Type-2 diabetes symptoms: Reduce blood sugar levels by making this breakfast swap
Do you suffer from type-2 diabetes? According to the NHS, millions of people in the UK suffer from the health problem. Symptoms of type-2 diabetes […]
Innate immune responses to high-fat diets lead to obesity
Why is eating a high fat diet a recipe for obesity? According to a new study from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) […]
Type 2 diabetes: One major warning sign – have you picked up on this?
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to reach dangerously high levels. It’s a lifelong […]
Risk factors ID’d for atrial fibrillation with type 1 diabetes
(HealthDay)—Older age, cardiovascular comorbidities, and renal complications increase the risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a study published […]
Gene mutation evolved to cope with modern high-sugar diets
The gene variant became more common in humans after cooking and farming became widespread, and might now help people avoid diabetes, according to the findings […]
Stress: How stressed are we? This new self-test provides accurate results
A new device displays the own Stress levels Stress is unhealthy and promotes numerous heart diseases and has a negative effect on the Psyche. But […]