Category Archives: Diabetes

Studies have uncovered a link between type 2 diabetes and the risk of kidney stones. Type 2 diabetics have been found to have highly acidic urine, which puts them at a greater risk of uric-acid kidney stones. The study was carried out by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The study is the first of ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 29.1 million Americans have either diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. This year’s World Health Day focused primarily on beating diabetes, which continues to be a worldwide problem. Drawing attention to this condition will hopefully help bring the number of cases down. Type 2 diabetes is a preventable ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes with low testosterone raises atherosclerosis risk in men. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaques build up against the lining of the arteries causing stiffness, which can contribute to cardiovascular disease. Study author Dr. Javier Mauricio Farias said, “Our study indicates a strong association between low testosterone concentration and the severity of ...click here to read more

Major depression treatment in diabetes may reduce risk of death in older adults. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found that not only does treating depression help improve overall health, but it can help prevent death in seniors with diabetes. The researchers assessed depression care management and found that in ...click here to read more

Diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in the United States in 2010 based on the 69,071death certificates in which diabetes was listed as the underlying cause of death. In 2010, diabetes was mentioned as a cause of death in a total of 234,051 certificates. [2] Diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes in the United States ...click here to read more

Diabetes treatment may reduce breast cancer risk in women by lowering mammographic density, according to research. Mammographic density is a strong risk factor for breast cancer, and any form of diabetes treatment has been found to lower it. Previous research has found a link between diabetes and mammographic density, but this is the first time ...click here to read more

Rotavirus infection and a type 1 diabetes risk may be prevented using novel bacterial protein. Research has shown that rotavirus infection – which is a common cause of diarrhea in children – increased the risk of type 1 diabetes in mice. The research highlights how rotavirus infection may contribute to autoimmune diseases and may offer ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, but cinnamon may help in treatment. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormone disorder that affects women during their reproductive age. Compared to women without the syndrome, women with PCOS have been found to be at greater risk for heart disease, ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes in women increases heart attack and stroke risk, but intense activity may help lower the risk. Women, compared to men, have double the risk of having a heart attack or stroke if they have type 2 diabetes. The findings suggest that additional intense activity could help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea patients with type 2 diabetes see improved glycemic control using CPAP device. Senior study author Dr. Francisco Garcia-Rio said, “[Obstructive sleep apnea] is a public health problem of the first order, due to its high prevalence and marked morbidity and mortality, having been linked to traffic accidents, cardiovascular complications and, more recently, ...click here to read more

Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) risk and diabetes mellitus have been found to be linked in a new study. The study was conducted on the general population in China where researchers found that diabetes mellitus is a stand-alone risk factor for atrial fibrillation even after adjusting for other cardiovascular factors. The researchers examined the correlation between ...click here to read more

Prediabetes, the stage just before someone is usually diagnosed with diabetes, has been linked to an increased risk of kidney damage. When a person has prediabetes, their blood sugar level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered diabetic. This does put the person at a much higher risk for developing type ...click here to read more

Diabetes 2016 update: 382 million diabetics worldwide and 13 million California adults have prediabetes, which is a preventable precursor to diabetes. Diabetes is a global health problem. To address the many issues surrounding diabetes, experts worldwide have come together to offer recommendations on optimizing global diabetes care, which may help tackle the diabetes epidemic. The ...click here to read more

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only occurs during a woman’s pregnancy, although data shows that it can turn into type 2 diabetes after a person gives birth. Your body needs glucose for energy, but too much glucose in the blood is not good for a baby. If you have blood sugar that ...click here to read more