Category Archives: Diabetes

When you hear about high blood sugar, what comes to mind? Diabetes risk, weight gain, and maybe a risk to heart health? But what about your brain? High blood sugar – even below diabetes levels – may boost the risk of dementia. A new study from University College London in the UK found that “prediabetes” ...click here to read more

Treating diabetes is no easy task. All the messaging, however, revolves around reducing blood sugar. But is it possible your blood sugar can go too low? It certainly is. And it can be dangerous. If you’re taking insulin as part of your diabetes treatment, you may run the risk of low blood sugar, also called ...click here to read more

Prediabetes and brain health could be related, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. Researchers suggest that people with prediabetes whose blood sugar levels are higher than usual may have an increased risk of cognitive decline and vascular dementia. The study, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism, included data from the ...click here to read more

It’s a heck of a lot easier to talk about a healthy diet than consume one. Why? For some, it could come down to food availability. For most, it comes down to preference. Sweet foods tickle people. Candy, beverages, and processed foods that may not even taste sweet can be loaded with sugar. Unfortunately, the ...click here to read more

It’s really easy to compartmentalize health. Looking at a specific issue and isolating it from another is natural if you think about it. Doctors treat specific conditions. You read articles about exercising for heart health. And really, what could blood sugar possibly have to do with your eyes? But the truth is that health is ...click here to read more

New research finds that women under 55 with diabetes have a greater risk of premature coronary heart disease (CHD). While overall deaths from heart disease have declined in recent years, death rates among younger patients have slightly increased. Researchers believe this could be because of this new correlation between diabetes and CHD. To understand the ...click here to read more

An innovative new study outlined in the journal Nutrition Bulletin will investigate if changing mealtimes to earlier or later in the day could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers will examine if changing times of eating will reduce risk factors such as obesity and cholesterol levels, which are typically associated with the ...click here to read more

Cutting sugar from your diet isn’t easy. Cravings kick hard and can be difficult to ignore. Further, it’s lurking in several products that you may never suspect. Although it might be difficult, limiting sugar is an essential component of good health. And if you’re trying to control blood sugar or battling a condition like heart ...click here to read more

By following a low carbohydrate diet, patients with type 2 diabetes may experience greater rates of remission. A study published in The BMJ Today found that compared to other recommended diets, a strict low carbohydrate diet that is followed for six months is the best option for those looking to manage their diabetes. According to ...click here to read more

According to a new study, pregnant women who exercise during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes. Researchers from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville found that a lower risk was associated with at least 38 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each day during the first trimester. Gestational diabetes is ...click here to read more

Older people with diabetes should have routine eye exams to help identify cognitive decline. Research shows that older adults with diabetes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders than people without diabetes. With regular eye exams, doctors can identify changes in the retina that may be associated with cognitive disorders. Scientists ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes raises your odds of developing heart disease, so it is imperative to start paying attention to your heart health immediately. Even those who have prediabetes are at risk and should be focusing on a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle. Prediabetes is a result of poor blood sugar levels in the body. Unchecked, overtime it ...click here to read more

New research shows that intensive interventions to reduce blood pressure and blood glucose levels can reduce the risk of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) in those with type 2 diabetes. CAN is a frequent and underdiagnosed complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening. The study published in Diabetes Care analyzed data from participants who were enrolled ...click here to read more

The largest study of testosterone treatment in men has found that it may help to prevent or reverse those newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Researchers believe this landmark study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology will prompt renewed interest in preventing diabetes in at-risk men. The study, known as T4DM (Testosterone for the ...click here to read more