Category Archives: Diabetes

Community-acquired pneumonia is more likely to develop in diabetes patients with higher mortality rates. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a type of pneumonia commonly contracted in the community, meaning it occurs outside of hospital or extended healthcare facilities. Pneumonia is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. despite the availability of treatments and preventative ...click here to read more

A new study has found that melatonin signaling is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes due to insulin-inhibiting effects of this hormone. When a person is asleep, the pancreas releases less insulin, but this rate could differ on a nightly basis. The research outlined that nearly 30 percent of individuals are predisposed to have ...click here to read more

Walking fights fat, boosts energy levels, and even protects your heart. But if you have type 2 diabetes, using interval walking as an aerobic exercise may be one of the best kinds of medicine. Results from a study published in Diabetes Care have shown that diabetics can improve their health and reduce healthcare costs by ...click here to read more

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

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

Polyphagia is a condition characterized by excessive hunger and an increase in appetite. No matter how much you consume, the feeling of hunger seems to always be present. Think about the last time you were hungry. It might have been after intense exercise, or maybe you had skipped a meal. You might have eaten more ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism is linked to diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes. The researchers measured serum thyroid hormone levels and urinary albumin:creatinine ratio in 414 patients with type 2 diabetes. Thirty-six of the patients had subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), and prevalence of diabetic nephropathy was greater among those in the subclinical hypothyroidism group. The authors concluded, “These findings ...click here to read more

Diabetes patients with influenza (flu) face very serious health risks like ketoacidosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infection, ear infections, and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that even when diabetes is well managed complications can still arise from influenza. Furthermore, having the flu can worsen diabetes outcomes. This is ...click here to read more

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

Kidney failure risk in diabetic patients rises with major depressive symptoms. Additional research is needed to determine if treating depression in diabetes can reduce the risk of kidney failure. Diabetes patients have a high prevalence of depressive symptoms, which is associated with the negative health effects of diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease. In the study ...click here to read more

Studies have uncovered a link between type 2 diabetes and the risk of kidney stones. Type 2 diabetics have been found to have highly acidic urine, which puts them at a greater risk of uric-acid kidney stones. The study was carried out by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The study is the first of ...click here to read more

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

Type 2 diabetes with low testosterone raises atherosclerosis risk in men. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaques build up against the lining of the arteries causing stiffness, which can contribute to cardiovascular disease. Study author Dr. Javier Mauricio Farias said, “Our study indicates a strong association between low testosterone concentration and the severity of ...click here to read more

Major depression treatment in diabetes may reduce risk of death in older adults. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found that not only does treating depression help improve overall health, but it can help prevent death in seniors with diabetes. The researchers assessed depression care management and found that in ...click here to read more