Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

Medicine & Technology Sep 09, 2020

New study reveals risk factors of developing type 2 diabetes that are not genetic such as insomnia, sleep quality, and caffeine consumption. These specific risk factors can help create new preventive strategies of developing T2D as it is increasingly seen in obese children.

Diabetes Diagnosis Now Made Better With New Calculator

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A new calculator invented by researchers from the University of Exeter can easily help patients detect a type 1 diabetes from a type 2 diabetes for a more sound treatment.

Diabetes Medication May Be Causing Heart Toxicity

Sep 26, 2019

While diabetes drugs may be therapeutic to keeping the glucose in the bloodstream controlled, it may come with dangerous, even toxic effects on the heart.

Diet Soda Please: Are They Really Healthier?

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Health experts warn that even diet sodas may still come with health risks. New report shows that it might be best to reduce soda consumption altogether.

Cut Out Food Group May Save People With Diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes is a life-long health struggle that may require a lot of lifestyle changes avert the risks that it comes with.

Obesity May Be Affected by Defects in the Immune System as Seen in Mice

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A study in the bodily systems of mice suggest that some defects in the immune system may lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Sugar-Free Diet Saves Billions In Government Services Too

Apr 22, 2019

Sugar intake has long been connected to the development of serious diseases like diabetes, cancer and even early death. This fact has prompted the government to rethink its approach to encouraging citizens from giving up their sugar intake.

23andMe Genetic Report Can Tell If You Have Elevated Risk For Type 2 Diabetes

Mar 12, 2019

A DNA Company revealed they have the genetic test to help predict if you are likely to develop diabetes in your lifetime.

Type 2 Diabetes Patients Who Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea Could Face Blindness Within Four Years

Jul 07, 2017

The latest research study has unveiled that Type 2 diabetes patients with obstructive sleep apnea or OSA could be the victims of blindness within an average period of four years.

Type 2 Diabetes Gets A Pioneering Breakthrough With The Drug Canagliflozin

Jun 14, 2017

A recent study has unveiled that the drug canagliflozin plays important role in treating the type 2 diabetes and simultaneously reduces the risk of the kidney problem and heart disease.

Diabetes Drug Linagliptin Prevents Heart Stiffening In Obese Mice Fed With Western Diet, Study Says

Jun 07, 2017

Mice fed with Western diet along with a low dose of diabetes drug Linagliptin was seen to not develop diastolic dysfunction.

Coconut Palm Sugar & Other Alternative Sweeteners That Have Health Benefits For People With Diabetes

May 26, 2017

Nutritionists point out alternative sweeteners like coconut palm sugars for diabetic people.

Type 1 Diabetes Gene Transfer Treatment Could Possibly Treat Type 2; Myths About The Disease Debunked

May 18, 2017

A gene transfer treatment was discovered to treat type 1 diabetes. The cure was also seen to have the potential to treat type 2 diabetes as well.

Johnson & Johnson Is Asked By FDA To Add Warnings About Leg, Foot Amputations With Diabetes Drug, Invokana

May 17, 2017

The FDA has recently asked the pharmaceutical company, Johnson & Johnson, to add warnings to the diabetes drug Invokana about the risk of leg and the foot amputations.

Stevia Vs Diabetes: Mechanism On Controlling Blood Sugar

Apr 14, 2017

As stevia was found to help in controlling blood sugar, a new research found how it performs this benefit.