Category Archives: Diabetes

According to new research, patients with type 2 diabetes had worse cognitive performance three to six months after a stroke. Compared to patients with normal fasting blood sugar levels, researchers found diabetics had poor results in cognitive function, but not those with prediabetes. Published in the journal of the American Stroke Association, Stroke, the study ...click here to read more

If you’ve got diabetes or are concerned with blood sugar, what you eat for breakfast can play a big role in your health. So, if you’re looking to keep blood sugar down and manage your condition, here are some vital tips. The first is to eat breakfast. Skipping your first meal can lead to overeating ...click here to read more

According to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, older men who have sarcopenia may be at a higher risk for diabetes. The study, which looked at age-related muscle loss and blood sugar regulation, did not find the same outcome in women. The study analyzed data from 871 men and 984 women ...click here to read more

Managing blood sugar is an essential component of good health. When levels get too high for too long and sugar (glucose) accumulates in the blood, it can leave you at risk for several symptoms. Over time, high blood sugar can lead to metabolic deficiencies and type-2 diabetes. Reducing blood sugar can lessen the risk of ...click here to read more

Over the past few months, there have been some unfortunate trends emerging. The condition can affect the elderly and those battling myriad health conditions more severely than their younger and healthier counterparts. One important thing to keep in mind, however, is when our healthcare professionals talk about “risk” for these groups, they are not necessarily ...click here to read more

Maintaining blood sugar levels may be beneficial in the fight against COVID-19. A report published in the Journal of Medical Virology outlines how control of blood glucose of those infected with COVID-19 may help control the severity of the disease. As more research is released about COVID-19, the connection between blood sugar levels and the ...click here to read more

In patients diagnosed with COVID-19, those who also have diabetes appear to have more severe symptoms, rapid progression, and a worse prognosis. According to a study published in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews, researchers found biomarkers to suggest patients with diabetes showed a rapid progression of COVID-19 compared to patients without diabetes. The study was ...click here to read more

Patients who have heart disease may face a different treatment approach if they have also been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D). According to a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement published in the journal Circulation, there has been a change to the latest advances in treatments for patients who have both coronary artery disease ...click here to read more

So, I’m sure by now you’ve been to the grocery store only to find the frozen fruit and vegetable section completely ravaged. And if you’ve been lucky enough to get there during a restock, congratulations! But for the many who miss the boat, you might be inclined to purchase fresh produce. Unfortunately, however, many popular ...click here to read more

As the world stays at home, it is more important than ever that older people with chronic health conditions keep up a healthy level of physical activity. Fitbit recently released data showing a worldwide decrease in physical activity levels among users compared to the same time last year. This isn’t surprising as we have all ...click here to read more

If the goal is heart health, blood sugar control, or management for seemingly countless conditions, what’s the universal answer? Say it with me: Eat more plant-based foods. But does a plant-based diet necessarily mean you’re going to experience a drop in blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and improve your heart health? Not exactly, says a ...click here to read more

Eat more whole grains is one of the most common pieces of nutritional advice. Whole grains are high in fiber and other nutrients that are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes, obesity, and more. But do you know how to buy a whole grain item? Does “multigrain” mean whole grain? And ...click here to read more

A new study is showing some promising results that, in the future, lettuce could hold the key to bone health. Diabetes is a condition that presents a series of problems for the body. One of the problems of this condition, marked by drastic fluctuations in blood sugar, is weaker bones and an increased risk of ...click here to read more

When you think about inflammation, blood sugar, and metabolic stressors, where do you look? Your plate, fridge, and pantry, right? Of course you do. That’s where most of the culprits for type-2 diabetes and its associated conditions enter your life. But not all of them do. There is some evidence suggesting that you could potentially ...click here to read more