Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes linked to esophageal cancer risk in Barrett’s esophagus patients

Type 2 diabetes is linked to esophageal cancer risk in Barrett’s esophagus patients. In Barrett’s esophagus, the esophageal lining becomes similar to the stomach lining, and type 2 diabetes has long been linked to the condition. Lad researcher Prashanthi N. Thota said, “There has been a rising incidence of metabolic syndrome over the past decades, ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes increases risk of NAFLD, liver disease, fivefold: Study

Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) five-fold, according to research. Researchers from the Universities of Southampton and Edinburgh examined liver disease cases in diabetes patients in Scotland over the span of 10 years. The researchers found that in type 2 diabetics, liver disease rates are high but not because ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes risk linked to low thyroid function, new study suggests

A low thyroid function has been found to be a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Researcher Dr. Layal Chaker said, “Low thyroid function is associated with a higher risk of developing diabetes and also of progression from prediabetes to diabetes. Of course, we’ve always screened for thyroid disorders in patients with type 1 diabetes, because ...click here to read more

International Mediterranean Diet Month: Type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hip fracture, and stroke

May is International Mediterranean Diet Month, dedicated to the Mediterranean diet, a style of eating that has been hailed for its numerous heath benefits. Here are some of our articles highlighting these benefits with regards to type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hip fractures, and stroke. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to improve overall health ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes-related insulin resistance trigger identified by researchers

Insulin resistance trigger in type 2 diabetes has been identified by the researchers. Insulin resistance is the body’s inability to effectively process insulin experienced by many type 2 diabetics. Understanding the underlying cause of insulin resistance is critical for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University ...click here to read more

Diabetic? If you use this medication, you’re at risk of…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 29.1 million Americans have either diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. This year’s World Health Day focused primarily on beating diabetes, which continues to be a worldwide problem. Drawing attention to this condition will hopefully help bring the number of cases down. Type 2 diabetes is a preventable ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) raises risk of type 2 diabetes

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. The findings revealed that the risk still remained even in those patients who had their hormone levels under control. Hypothyroidism is characterized by the insufficient hormone production, which thus leads to a slower metabolism, which can contribute to weight gain. ...click here to read more

World Health Day 2016: Beat diabetes, type 2 diabetes risk in women, prediabetes, and glucose intolerance

World Health Day 2016 is coming up on April 7 and the theme this year is to Beat Diabetes, so topics surrounding type 2 diabetes, diabetes during pregnancy, and glucose intolerance will all be discussed. In 2008, an estimated 347 million people worldwide had diabetes. Fast-forward to 2012, and diabetes prevalence rose to 1.5 million ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) increases heart disease and type 2 diabetes risk, cinnamon may help in treatment

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, but cinnamon may help in treatment. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormone disorder that affects women during their reproductive age. Compared to women without the syndrome, women with PCOS have been found to be at greater risk for heart disease, ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes in women increases heart attack and stroke risk, intense activity may lower risk

Type 2 diabetes in women increases heart attack and stroke risk, but intense activity may help lower the risk. Women, compared to men, have double the risk of having a heart attack or stroke if they have type 2 diabetes. The findings suggest that additional intense activity could help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. ...click here to read more