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Type-2 diabetes seems like a disease that only affects the body, but it isn’t. The brain of a person with type-2 diabetes or heart disease, for example, is at risk. When brain cells don’t get enough blood glucose, brain function will likely diminish. A new study looking at data from 20,000 middle-aged and older adults ...click here to read more

There is a long list of potential benefits of vitamin D – stronger bones, a brighter mood, and a healthier heart are just a few. But can it help with glucose metabolism, too? A group of Japanese researchers recently conducted a study to determine just that. Type-2 diabetes is a fast-growing condition, already affecting 480 ...click here to read more

As people age, they typically experience cognitive decline, but for those with type 2 diabetes, this process can be accelerated significantly. A new study has found that those with the progressive form of the disease can experience an acceleration of brain aging by 26% compared to those without diabetes. This is a major concern, as ...click here to read more

Nearly one in five young adults in the United States has food insecurity, and a new study suggests that this may increase their risk of developing diabetes. The research, which scientists at the Washington State University conducted, found that food-insecure young adults were twice as likely to develop diabetes as those who had no trouble ...click here to read more

If you are overweight and have diabetes, a vegan diet could be the key to losing weight. A recent study found that people who followed a vegan diet lost more weight than those who didn’t, and they also saw improvements in their blood sugar levels. So, if you’re looking for a way to slim down, ...click here to read more

New research suggests that a child’s cognitive development could be affected if either one parent has type 1 diabetes. The study is the first to show that having a parent with a chronic disease such as type 1 diabetes may be associated with lower school performance. It was previously thought that maternal high blood sugar ...click here to read more

A new study from the Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia has found that exercise may help to lower diabetes damage. They believe that exercise can counter the damage by activating a natural system in the body that grows new blood vessels when existing ones are ravaged by heart disease. Angiogenesis is ...click here to read more

You may not think that meat consumption can play a role in diabetes risk, but a recent study suggests it might. Type-2 diabetes, as you may be aware, is a condition marked by high blood sugar and insufficient insulin supply. It’s not something that a person can be born with. Instead, it’s acquired over time ...click here to read more

According to new research, people who consume more of a plant-based diet have a reduced risk of developing diabetes. The study published in the Journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes found that healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and coffee, are associated with a lower risk of developing type ...click here to read more

If you’ve got diabetes, there are many things to be concerned about, but you might not consider your eyes. But that could be a mistake. An annual eye exam may save your sight. Diabetes can alter the health of blood vessels in the retina. However, they cause no symptoms in the early stages. But if ...click here to read more

People who have insomnia may be at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. New research has found a link between people who have difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep and high blood sugar levels. The study published in Diabetes Care used a statistical technique called Mendelian Randomization to see how five sleep ...click here to read more

Sometimes when it comes to good health, it’s not about what you eat but when. Your body may have optimal times to absorb and utilize calories, and ignoring them may lead to potential health troubles in some people. At least that’s the takeaway from a new study published in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. ...click here to read more

Taking care of eye health is vital for people with diabetes. Experts believe that an annual eye exam could even help save sight in those with diabetes. It is imperative to detect any changes in eye health early so that steps can be taken to help prevent any vision loss. Diabetes is a condition that ...click here to read more

Studies show that people with diabetes are at a higher risk for developing secondary conditions, with the incidence of heart disease being among the highest. Many conditions are common in people with diabetes, but cardiovascular disease is prevalent, with most people with type 2 diabetes eventually developing it. Cardiovascular disease is a broad term to ...click here to read more