Category Archives: Diabetes

New research has found clear evidence that a Nordic diet can lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels even without weight loss. Previous studies pointed to the range of diseases that a Nordic diet can help prevent, but these health benefits were always associated with weight loss. A Nordic diet is a healthy diet composed of ...click here to read more

New research published in the Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders suggests that eating disorders may be associated with diabetic eye issues. The most common eye disease in people with diabetes is retinopathy, where microvascular changes in the retina can result in vision impairment and even blindness. For the study, researchers from Anglia Ruskin University ...click here to read more

The less you walk, the higher your risk for diabetes. Especially if you’re 65 or older. However, new research shows that it might be possible for people in this age bracket to walk away from diabetes. The study shows that by taking more steps and increasing walking intensity, it might be possible to reduce diabetes ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, middle-aged men who are anxious and worried could be at greater biological risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. This research shows that these associations may be present much earlier in life than is commonly expected, potentially during ...click here to read more

If you want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, try walking! A new study published in Diabetes Care suggests that walking regularly at high intensity may help to prevent type 2 diabetes among 70- and 80-year-olds. This study was one of the first to measure steps and pace among an older population. Researchers ...click here to read more

People with diabetes should regularly check for low blood sugar levels when they exercise at a high altitude. According to a small study published in The Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, exercise could cause hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar) in patients with diabetes during and after a workout. Researchers studied seven people with ...click here to read more

Managing blood sugar around mealtimes can be very difficult for people with diabetes. Blood sugar can stay high following a meal or snack, sometimes for hours. It can lead to difficulty thinking or focusing, leave you feeling fatigued, or experiencing an unquenchable thirst. It could also cause a person to faint. Over time, extremely high ...click here to read more

New research has found a relationship between poor sleep quality and blood sugar control following meals. The study published in Diabetologia has found that later bedtime routines and poor sleep quality is associated with higher blood glucose levels and poorer control of blood sugar following meals. Sleep, diet, and exercise are fundamental components of a ...click here to read more

Cookies, cakes, candies, hot chocolate and eggnog are all seasonal specialties. There’s almost no avoiding them this time of year, and although it’s nice to indulge on occasion, too much can send blood sugar skyrocketing. The holidays can pose a real challenge for managing blood sugar. So many of the traditional tasty treats are loaded ...click here to read more

According to a new study, diabetics who have poorly managed their blood sugar levels over the long term are nearly 50% more likely to wind up in intensive care if they contract COVID-19. The study looked at several potential impacts to COVID-19 severity in diabetes patients and also found the common diabetes control medications could ...click here to read more

Diabetes and heart problems are a common pairing. But it’s possible that diabetes may make it more difficult to spot a common condition that could result in severe consequences. A recent study showed that people with diabetes were less likely to notice symptoms of atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, than people without diabetes. Failure to notice ...click here to read more

New research has found that people living with type II diabetes and hypertension may face an increased risk of fractures in bones. However, an international team of researchers has discovered a potential bone therapy that could alleviate the problem one day. The collaborative effort between scientists explored whether hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) could help to ...click here to read more

“Snacking” has a bad reputation, but it really shouldn’t. After all, it’s not synonymous with junk food. Cookies, chips, and chocolate bars might have stolen the spotlight, but they are not the only snacks out there. Snacking can be healthy. If you have type-2 diabetes or prediabetes, snacks can be essential in helping you manage ...click here to read more

Mounting evidence shows a direct correlation between people living in neighborhoods with higher availability of fast-food outlets and the likelihood of residents’ chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes. Findings have also suggested that the availability of more supermarkets impacts the amount of type 2 diabetes cases, particularly in rural and suburban neighborhoods. One study published ...click here to read more