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Proteins, carbohydrates and fats all play a role in type 2 diabetes, and some research suggests higher protein diets are more beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes. Before we explore the role of high protein diets for diabetics, let’s look into the role of protein, carbohydrates and fat. A healthy diet is essential for ...click here to read more

Nocturnal hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar at night, is a risky nighttime diabetes complication which diabetics should be aware of. Hypoglycemia (hypo) refers to low blood sugar. After we consume a meal our body absorbs glucose – this is what provides us with energy. When we consume more sugar than our bodies needs it can ...click here to read more

New research reveals that those with inflammation in the lungs are at higher risk for insulin resistance and diabetes. Insulin resistance occurs when insulin cannot absorb or manage glucose effectively. Even though the pancreas continues to produce insulin, it is not being used properly, which causes blood sugar levels to spike. Diabetes is categorized by ...click here to read more

Chemical exposure to the endocrine system has been linked with an increased risk of diabetes and obesity – two major health threats currently affecting society. The findings were presented at the International Conference on Chemicals Management in Geneva, Switzerland. The findings come from previous research from 2009 which suggests endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC) are hazardous to ...click here to read more

Childhood trauma – or experiencing mental stress – has been found to raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes in adults. The findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Study author, Ashley Winning, said, “The most striking and perhaps sobering finding in our study is that high levels ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity is also effective at treating alcohol addiction. The findings come from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, where researcher explained alcohol addiction is a large problem in today’s society, costing Sweden billions of dollars a year to treat. Alcohol addiction ...click here to read more

Facts and Statistics of Diabetes Related Reading: Effective natural remedies for diabetes If you’re having trouble managing your diabetes, there are natural remedies for diabetes which you can try. These effective tips for diabetes will help you keep your diabetes under control. What is glycemic index and glycemic load? When you look at a food label you’re ...click here to read more

A study published in the journal Diabetologia found taking blood pressure drugs at night lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes. The researchers aimed to investigate whether hypertension medication taken at night would be effective at reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers utilized a randomized, open-label, blinded endpoint trial of 2,012 patients with ...click here to read more

An estimated 29.1 million Americans have diabetes and 14.8 million suffer from major depression. The two may not seem related, but it’s well known that depression and diabetes do share a link. Unfortunately, researchers are still unsure exactly what brings the two together – the link is considered to be similar to the chicken and ...click here to read more

Smoking is linked with many detrimental effects to our health, so it should be of no surprise that recent findings suggest smoking is linked with an increased risk of type-2 diabetes. The data comes from a meta-analysis from Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and the National University ...click here to read more

Presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, researchers from the University of Tokyo presented that excessive daytime sleepiness and long naps are associated with an increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Sleep is essential for good health, along with healthy eating and physical activity. Globally, excessive daytime sleepiness is seen as a ...click here to read more

GLP-1 agonists drugs are typically used to treat type-2 diabetes, but new findings have uncovered gaps in knowledge surrounding these drugs. The researchers have found incomplete information regarding GLP-1 and their effectiveness for treating type-2 diabetes. One particular finding found GLP-1 had the potential to activate glucagon, which promotes the release of sugar into the ...click here to read more

When a famous marijuana-using singer said, “When you smoke the herb, it reveals you to yourself,” he was probably not referring to prediabetes. But new research shows that people using marijuana, and also those who have previously used the herb, are more likely to develop prediabetes than those who never used marijuana. While the researchers ...click here to read more

For years medical experts have watched the rate of type-2 diabetes and pre-diabetes rise, and although they are seeing the numbers stabilize, almost half of U.S. adults still struggle with the disease. This according to a study conducted by a team at Social and Scientific Systems Inc. in Silver Springs, Maryland. The Maryland group, which ...click here to read more