Category Archives: Diabetes

The gluten-free craze has been sweeping the nation for the last couple of years with claims that it benefits health. Millions of Americans have adopted a gluten-free or low-gluten diet, making it a multi-billion-dollar industry. But researchers warn that this lack of gluten may have an adverse effect on our health and even increase the ...click here to read more

Diabetes is a grave problem that affects nearly 29 million Americans, and nearly 89 million live with prediabetes—a serious health condition that increases a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Prediabetes refers to blood sugar (glucose) levels that are higher than normal, although not yet meeting the criteria for a type ...click here to read more

Diabetes plagues millions of Americans, and according to recent studies, this number will only keep rising. Despite this increasing trend, advancing science has allowed doctors and medical professionals to better treat diabetic patients and their heart-related complications. The first of two studies conducted on diabetes patients looked at the incidence of type 1 and type ...click here to read more

Diabetes is a widespread disease, and 415 million people worldwide are estimated to have the adult-onset form of the disease. Diabetes is known to at least double a person’s risk of early death, with approximately 1.5 to 5 million deaths per year attributed to the disease. However, a new study from the University of Eastern ...click here to read more

March 28, 2017 is American Diabetes Alert Day! A day where we sound the alarm and get the word out about diabetes distress. Type 2 diabetes is alarmingly prevalent in American adults. We have compiled an assortment of diabetes related articles detailing detection of the disease, how you can prevent it, and how to maintain ...click here to read more

There is no denying that our planet is transforming—we’re faced with unusual climate changes, melting polar caps, rising sea levels, and more cases of type 2 diabetes. Yes, you read that right: new research suggests a surprising link between the earth heating up and an increase in type 2 diabetes diagnoses. Researchers have estimated that ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes may be reversible in as little as four months according to a study conducted by researchers at McMaster University. Type 2 diabetes is generally considered to be long-term and worsens over time, requiring increasingly complex management strategies that include medications, dietary restrictions, and careful exercise. It occurs when a patient’s pancreas is ...click here to read more

New research from the University of Queensland School of Public Health has found that older women taking statins to help control their cholesterol may be at an increased risk of developing diabetes. Statins are commonly used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes. The study examined data ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that even a single episode of extremely low blood sugar in type 2 diabetics is enough to increase their risk of death, heart disease, and stroke. This episode of low blood sugar—known as hypoglycemia—has to be serious enough for a patient to be admitted to a hospital for immediate treatment. The ...click here to read more

The American Heart Association has found that diets with high gluten content are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This lowered risk has been attributed to the consumption of cereal fiber, which protects against the development of type 2 diabetes. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley that ...click here to read more

Prediabetes is the condition where your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not quite high enough to be classified as diabetes. Many adults are unaware that they have prediabetes, as the symptoms may not be very noticeable. However, if left unchecked, prediabetes can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. ...click here to read more

Diabetes distress is a condition unique to those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and though some symptoms may be similar to depression, it is not the same. Approximately 30 percent of people with diabetes experience diabetes distress at some point in their lives as a result of the constant vigilance required to manage ...click here to read more

Living with diabetes or prediabetes requires constant monitoring and vigilance when it comes to your blood glucose levels. For someone with diabetes, a level that is too high or too low could result in adverse reactions like dizziness, irritability, weakness, increased thirst or hunger, and exhaustion. While many are aware that certain foods can impact ...click here to read more

Researchers have found a link between certain variations in DNA and the development of type 2 diabetes that may explain why some individuals get the disease while those with similar lifestyles do not. A team of scientists has published their findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, stating that some genetic defects ...click here to read more