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Category Archives: Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Drugs May Increase Heart Disease Risk

Your risk of heart disease may increase with the use of certain type 2 diabetes drugs, according to research findings. Researchers have uncovered that specific type 2 diabetes drugs may increase a patient’s risk of a cardiovascular event such as stroke, heart attack, heart failure, or amputation. Lead author of the study Dr. Matthew O’Brien ...click here to read more

Aging Process, Cognitive Impairment, and Chronic Disease Risk Lowered by High Levels of Physical Activity

Successful aging has been defined in many different ways by researchers, but many can agree that it comprises more than just good health. The most accepted definition includes not suffering from chronic diseases or physical disabilities and having optimal social engagement and mental health. Some researchers believe that classifying successful aging in this multi-dimensional way ...click here to read more

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Surprising Cause of Low Libido Revealed and How to Fix It

Diabetes cases continue to rise even though it can very well be prevented. When left untreated or poorly managed, it can result in health complications including neuropathy, vision changes, cardiac-related events, and can even negatively impact your sex life. Many people don’t realize this, but type 2 diabetes can trigger erectile dysfunction. A recent study ...click here to read more

Controlling Blood Lipids in Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Cholesterol Delays Associated Cardiovascular Risk

Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common kind of diabetes that patients suffer from – 95 percent of those who are diagnosed with the condition. In general, across the globe, diabetes rates continue to climb drastically. When diabetes was co-diagnosed with another serious medical issue, such as hyperlipidemia (a metabolic disorder caused by ...click here to read more

Why You Should Eat More Eggs

The debate on eggs and health has been going on for a while. One minute they’re unhealthy as they increase cholesterol levels, while other studies have suggested they are unhealthy for diabetics. But researchers at the University of Sydney have come to answer. The study found that consuming up to a dozen eggs a week ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes, and Hypertension are Leading Causes of Mortality in Older Adults

As we age, the risk of osteoporosis increases, as does the condition’s role in the increased risk of mortality. Exactly what role it is that osteoporosis plays in the general mortality of elderly patients is unclear, however. Other risk factors include type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, although, like osteoporosis, these conditions have not ...click here to read more

Statin Use in Hypertension Patients Associated with New-Onset Diabetes: Study

Statins are a type of medication that lowers cholesterol production in the liver, which reduces the amount of cholesterol in the bloodstream and is the primary treatment for high blood pressure. They have been proven highly effective in treating hypertension and in reducing the number of mortalities from cardiovascular disease. Recently, however, research has shown ...click here to read more

Type 2 Diabetes Associated Cardiovascular Disease Risk May Be Reduced with Ketogenic Diet: Study

The leading cause of death for type 2 diabetes patients is cardiovascular disease, accounting for 44 percent of mortalities. The rates of diagnosis for type 2 diabetes are increasing exponentially year by year and cardiovascular-related deaths have increased proportionally. As such, identifying risk factors for cardiovascular disease is of high importance so medical practitioners can ...click here to read more

Type 2 Diabetes Related Obesity May Be Prevented by Adjusting Meal Timings: Study

Obesity is a very serious medical concern, often causing life-threatening complications of type 2 diabetes. A new study has emerged that examines participants with type 2 diabetes and their related eating preferences. The study looked at participant’s preference for meal times and body mass index (BMI). The 210 participants involved in the study all had ...click here to read more