Category Archives: Diabetes

According to a recent study by researchers at the UMass Medical School, the risk of diabetes is higher in postmenopausal women who take statins. Statins are among the most widely prescribed medications for reducing cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and preventing cardiovascular events like heart attacks. Although the statin therapy itself ...click here to read more

Dairy is good for your whole body – heart, bones, teeth – and a study has singled out yogurt from the dairy foods for its ability to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. The yogurt study was conducted by Harvard School of Public Health and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Findings ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes share the amyloidosis link. Amyloidosis is the accumulation of amyloids, which are proteins that fold incorrectly. When proteins that are normally soluble in water are not folded correctly, they become insoluble and deposit in organs and tissues, disrupting the normal function. The researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden found ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes is linked to esophageal cancer risk in Barrett’s esophagus patients. In Barrett’s esophagus, the esophageal lining becomes similar to the stomach lining, and type 2 diabetes has long been linked to the condition. Lad researcher Prashanthi N. Thota said, “There has been a rising incidence of metabolic syndrome over the past decades, ...click here to read more

Community-acquired pneumonia is more likely to develop in diabetes patients with higher mortality rates. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a type of pneumonia commonly contracted in the community, meaning it occurs outside of hospital or extended healthcare facilities. Pneumonia is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. despite the availability of treatments and preventative ...click here to read more

A new study has found that melatonin signaling is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes due to insulin-inhibiting effects of this hormone. When a person is asleep, the pancreas releases less insulin, but this rate could differ on a nightly basis. The research outlined that nearly 30 percent of individuals are predisposed to have ...click here to read more

Walking fights fat, boosts energy levels, and even protects your heart. But if you have type 2 diabetes, using interval walking as an aerobic exercise may be one of the best kinds of medicine. Results from a study published in Diabetes Care have shown that diabetics can improve their health and reduce healthcare costs by ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) five-fold, according to research. Researchers from the Universities of Southampton and Edinburgh examined liver disease cases in diabetes patients in Scotland over the span of 10 years. The researchers found that in type 2 diabetics, liver disease rates are high but not because ...click here to read more

A low thyroid function has been found to be a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Researcher Dr. Layal Chaker said, “Low thyroid function is associated with a higher risk of developing diabetes and also of progression from prediabetes to diabetes. Of course, we’ve always screened for thyroid disorders in patients with type 1 diabetes, because ...click here to read more

Polyphagia is a condition characterized by excessive hunger and an increase in appetite. No matter how much you consume, the feeling of hunger seems to always be present. Think about the last time you were hungry. It might have been after intense exercise, or maybe you had skipped a meal. You might have eaten more ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism is linked to diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes. The researchers measured serum thyroid hormone levels and urinary albumin:creatinine ratio in 414 patients with type 2 diabetes. Thirty-six of the patients had subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), and prevalence of diabetic nephropathy was greater among those in the subclinical hypothyroidism group. The authors concluded, “These findings ...click here to read more

Diabetes patients with influenza (flu) face very serious health risks like ketoacidosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infection, ear infections, and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that even when diabetes is well managed complications can still arise from influenza. Furthermore, having the flu can worsen diabetes outcomes. This is ...click here to read more

Insulin resistance trigger in type 2 diabetes has been identified by the researchers. Insulin resistance is the body’s inability to effectively process insulin experienced by many type 2 diabetics. Understanding the underlying cause of insulin resistance is critical for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University ...click here to read more

Kidney failure risk in diabetic patients rises with major depressive symptoms. Additional research is needed to determine if treating depression in diabetes can reduce the risk of kidney failure. Diabetes patients have a high prevalence of depressive symptoms, which is associated with the negative health effects of diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease. In the study ...click here to read more