Category Archives: Diabetes

Taking a long soak in a hot bath may help those with type 2 diabetes reduce risk factors associated with the disease. New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) suggests that regular heat exposure through a hot bath is associated with blood sugar control. This ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), patients with rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of developing diabetes. Researchers from the study found indications that both diseases may be linked to the body’s inflammatory response, which could explain the increase in risk. Inflammation in the Body In ...click here to read more

Change is hard… especially when you’re trying to eat less sugar. Let’s face it—the stuff tastes good. It might make virtually everything you enjoy taste a little better. That’s the whole point of it. It’s why it’s so hard to stop eating sugar. Sugar was supposed to be a treat—something you’d consume on occasion in ...click here to read more

A new study is the first of its kind to identify insomnia as a new risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The study published in Diabetologia has also found many other risks and protective factors for type 2 diabetes. Overall, a total of 34 risk factors were identified—19 to increase risk and 15 to decrease ...click here to read more

High blood pressure may become a problem among adults with type 2 diabetes who consume eight or more alcoholic drinks per week. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, heavy alcohol consumption may be linked to a risk of hypertension in those with type 2 diabetes. Study author ...click here to read more

You might think you know the rules of managing blood sugar: stay away from added sugars, get exercise, and stick to your treatment plan. But when you have diabetes, things aren’t always that simple. Sugar lurks everywhere. Sometimes you don’t even need sugar to cause potentially dangerous fluctuations. When you’re already walking a tightrope, the ...click here to read more

It’s really easy to beeline for the sofa after dinner. You’ve had a long day and a satisfying meal, so a little “me time” is in order. Some television or some screen scrolling is tempting. But before retiring for some relaxation, you might want to strap on your shoes and go for a short walk. ...click here to read more

Constipation hurts. Sitting on the toilet trying to force out a small, often painful bowel movement is never comfortable. And it’s easy to chalk it up as something that “just is what it is.” But it’s more than that, and it could be affecting your vein health. When you’re struggling to pass stool and pushing ...click here to read more

Patients who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to the recent analysis of a US commercial insurance database. The analysis, which was published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research, compared adults with rheumatoid arthritis to patients diagnosed with other health issues. A total of 449,327 ...click here to read more

Managing blood sugar for type-2 diabetes can be a challenge. What, when, and how much to eat can get confusing. And for many, lowering blood sugar might mean giving up the foods they love. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that difficult. Making simple substitutions here and there can help prevent a surge in ...click here to read more

New research confirms that plant-based diets rich in whole carbohydrates can improve insulin sensitivity in those with type 1 diabetes. According to the latest study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a change in diet can lead to an improvement in overall health markers, which can be beneficial for patients diagnosed with type 1 ...click here to read more

All experts agree that aerobic exercise is essential for overall health, but new information suggests that those with high blood sugar may not experience the same benefits. Joslin Diabetes Center scientists have found that the benefits of aerobic exercise can be dampened by a condition known as hyperglycemia. Previous studies have shown that people with ...click here to read more

The association between diabetes, risk of heart disease, and death have been the focus of interest in recent years for many researchers. However, the results of many studies and even the terms used, such as “prediabetes,” remain controversial. A new review published in The BMJ Today is gaining attention, however, as it has found that ...click here to read more

Regardless of who you are, these are stressful times. Threats always exist, but the pandemic and continued evidence of police brutality can make the simplest trip seem like a significant risk. If you’ve got high blood sugar or diabetes, the risk is even greater. Extra stress can make it very difficult to keep blood sugar ...click here to read more