Category Archives: Diabetes

A new study presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) has found that cycling could reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality among people with diabetes. These findings offer a possible addition to existing physical activity treatment plans for patients with diabetes. For the study, researchers from the ...click here to read more

You have several reasons to keep a close eye on blood sugar. The obvious ones include heart health and diabetes risk. But you might want to start thinking about it more deeply. Blood sugar can have a big effect on how your brain ages. Studies show that blood sugar, even in people without diabetes, is ...click here to read more

An association between type 2 diabetes and dementia is known, but a new study suggests that the risk of vascular dementia is highest among individuals with poor blood sugar control. Type 2 diabetes is a risk factor of dementia, but this research has been able to point to the exact type of dementia individuals may ...click here to read more

Taking a long soak in a hot bath may help those with type 2 diabetes reduce risk factors associated with the disease. New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) suggests that regular heat exposure through a hot bath is associated with blood sugar control. This ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), patients with rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of developing diabetes. Researchers from the study found indications that both diseases may be linked to the body’s inflammatory response, which could explain the increase in risk. Inflammation in the Body In ...click here to read more

Change is hard… especially when you’re trying to eat less sugar. Let’s face it—the stuff tastes good. It might make virtually everything you enjoy taste a little better. That’s the whole point of it. It’s why it’s so hard to stop eating sugar. Sugar was supposed to be a treat—something you’d consume on occasion in ...click here to read more

A new study is the first of its kind to identify insomnia as a new risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The study published in Diabetologia has also found many other risks and protective factors for type 2 diabetes. Overall, a total of 34 risk factors were identified—19 to increase risk and 15 to decrease ...click here to read more

High blood pressure may become a problem among adults with type 2 diabetes who consume eight or more alcoholic drinks per week. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, heavy alcohol consumption may be linked to a risk of hypertension in those with type 2 diabetes. Study author ...click here to read more

You might think you know the rules of managing blood sugar: stay away from added sugars, get exercise, and stick to your treatment plan. But when you have diabetes, things aren’t always that simple. Sugar lurks everywhere. Sometimes you don’t even need sugar to cause potentially dangerous fluctuations. When you’re already walking a tightrope, the ...click here to read more

It’s really easy to beeline for the sofa after dinner. You’ve had a long day and a satisfying meal, so a little “me time” is in order. Some television or some screen scrolling is tempting. But before retiring for some relaxation, you might want to strap on your shoes and go for a short walk. ...click here to read more

Constipation hurts. Sitting on the toilet trying to force out a small, often painful bowel movement is never comfortable. And it’s easy to chalk it up as something that “just is what it is.” But it’s more than that, and it could be affecting your vein health. When you’re struggling to pass stool and pushing ...click here to read more

Patients who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to the recent analysis of a US commercial insurance database. The analysis, which was published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research, compared adults with rheumatoid arthritis to patients diagnosed with other health issues. A total of 449,327 ...click here to read more

Managing blood sugar for type-2 diabetes can be a challenge. What, when, and how much to eat can get confusing. And for many, lowering blood sugar might mean giving up the foods they love. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that difficult. Making simple substitutions here and there can help prevent a surge in ...click here to read more

New research confirms that plant-based diets rich in whole carbohydrates can improve insulin sensitivity in those with type 1 diabetes. According to the latest study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a change in diet can lead to an improvement in overall health markers, which can be beneficial for patients diagnosed with type 1 ...click here to read more