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A new study presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) has found that cycling could reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality among people with diabetes. These findings offer a possible addition to existing physical activity treatment plans for patients with diabetes. For the study, researchers from the ...click here to read more

An association between type 2 diabetes and dementia is known, but a new study suggests that the risk of vascular dementia is highest among individuals with poor blood sugar control. Type 2 diabetes is a risk factor of dementia, but this research has been able to point to the exact type of dementia individuals may ...click here to read more

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

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

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

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

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

According to two studies published in The BMJ today, higher consumption of fruit, vegetables, and whole-grain foods are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This research suggests that even a modest increase in consumption of these foods could help to prevent type 2 diabetes. For the first study, a team of ...click here to read more

New research shows how 12 weeks of passive stretching can help to improve blood flow and keep heart disease and diabetes at bay. Published in the Journal of Physiology, the study outlines how stretching can help arteries to dilate, making it easier for blood to flow and decrease stiffness. Many people are familiar with active ...click here to read more

People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop heart failure and have a higher risk of death, according to new research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal. The study shows that heart failure poses the most significant five-year risk of death for people newly diagnosed with type ...click here to read more

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have found that people with diabetes are more at risk to suffer from bone fractures. The findings revealed during Diabetes Awareness Week help to raise awareness of the multitude of health problems associated with diabetes. Sutter Health and the University of Sheffield in collaboration found that people with type ...click here to read more

New research has discovered a relationship between high consumption of dairy and a lower risk of diabetes and hypertension. The international study found the association to be true especially in those who consumed whole-fat varieties. With hypertension and diabetes rates rising in the U.S., many leading health professionals are looking for alternative treatments and prevention ...click here to read more