diabetes

Gout may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and research has found that women are more vulnerable to these effects then men. It has been long documented that sufferers of gout generally tend to develop diabetes as well which reveals that having one of the conditions greatly increases your risk for the other. The ...click here to read more

In a recent national survey conducted by Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, researchers found that many younger patients (under the age of 45) underestimate the urgency of stroke symptoms. This is a disturbing trend as doctors see the first three hours after developing a stroke as the “golden window” and these three hours are crucial ...click here to read more

New research studies done on rats shows that restricted calories can lead to an increase in certain blood factors. These factors can cause modification of energy-producing mitochondria within the insulin-producing cells that regulate blood sugar levels. This reaction positively impacts glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and protects cells against glucose toxicity as well as fatty acid toxicity. ...click here to read more

Diabetes is a growing problem within the United States and although it primarily affects blood sugar, new research suggests that it can also contribute to memory loss as well. Diabetes is a chronic condition where a person cannot produce enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or does not properly use the insulin that is being produced ...click here to read more

A common diabetes drug – metformin – may be able to help prevent and treat preeclampsia, which is a life-threatening, incurable condition experienced by pregnant women. Preeclampsia occurs typically at 20 weeks of pregnancy. A woman’s blood pressure rises and insufficient blood flow reaches the placenta and releases toxins into the bloodstream. Currently, the only ...click here to read more

Yale researchers have found a link, and possible solution, between overeating and depression; those who overeat or are stressed are at an increased risk of depression and anxiety. The researchers found that the anesthetic ketamine reverses depression-like symptoms in rats that were fed high-fat diets. Senior author, Dr. Ronald Duman, said, “The effects of a ...click here to read more

A nasal spray may prove to be an effective treatment for diabetes for quickly boosting blood sugar levels when they are low. The nasal spray includes a powdered glucagon which quickly increases blood sugar levels. Typical treatment to control hypoglycemia – low blood sugar – is by mixing powdered glucagons with water and injecting it ...click here to read more

Workplaces can be effective areas to promote diabetes prevention by implementing intervention programs. It has been found that people who work in offices have higher blood sugar, so workplace interventions can help them make healthier lifestyle choices to help reduce the risk of diabetes. For the study employees with prediabetes were identified – elevated blood ...click here to read more

Every year you probably go in to see your doctor for your annual physical. They may check your heart and blood pressure, and check for any lumps. It gives you a chance to discuss any health concerns you may have. An annual physical is important because it can catch illnesses early enough to prevent them ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes risk is higher in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) related inflammation. A recent study found that 50 percent of women with PCOS develop pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes before the age of 40. The researchers found that PCOS related inflammation could be the link between the two conditions. When we consume ...click here to read more

Recent research has found that impotent men are at a higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, and alcohol and drug abuse. Lower testosterone has been found to be linked with higher mortality, cardiovascular disease and other health problems. Lead author, Michael Eisenberg, M.D., said, “For members of this group of reproductive-age men, they usually don’t ...click here to read more

Researchers found that diabetics with foot complications may also have impaired cognitive function. “This study shows a clear correlation between diabetes and cognitive deterioration. Diabetes is a multi-system condition that affects the brain, and the risk of a diabetic developing dementia is twice that of a ‘normal’ person. Diabetic foot is a symptom that the ...click here to read more

Since the 1980s the rate of diabetes has been going up, but new findings suggest that it may be slowing down. The findings come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), confirming that the U.S. population is seeing a slight decline in diabetes cases. Since 2014 the CDC reported that diabetes cases rose ...click here to read more

Research has found that tooth loss is a complication of diabetes. Diabetes, especially if unmanaged, can result in many health complications, such as nerve damage and even vision loss. The new findings suggest that diabetics are twice as likely to experience tooth loss in comparison to those without diabetes. Lead researcher, Dr. Bei Wu, said, ...click here to read more