Health in a box: fresh foods as a prescription for type 2 diabetes
Doctors might soon be giving out fresh fruits and vegetables as part of treatment plans, according to a study from Australia.
This simple change could...
New hope for diabetic kidney disease: the power of vegetables
About a quarter of individuals with diabetes may develop diabetic nephropathy over time, a progressive kidney disease that could eventually necessitate dialysis.
As a leading...
Diet and nerve damage in diabetes: a novel insight
Diabetes, a prevalent disease affecting about 37 million Americans, impairs the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels.
If not properly managed, diabetes can lead...
Diabetes and tooth loss are linked to faster cognitive decline
A recent study indicates that older adults suffering from diabetes and complete tooth loss experience more severe cognitive decline and at a faster rate...
Combating type 2 diabetes: the dual role of genetics and diet
A novel study has established that both genetic risk factors and diet quality play independent roles in determining the risk of developing type 2...
Diabetes drugs and dementia risk: a new hope
A research collaboration, including the University of Arizona, has found that an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, known as glitazones or thiazolidinediones...
Optimal exercise practices for people with type 2 diabetes
A recent study published in The American Journal of Medicine delves into the positive effects of exercise on blood glucose levels in people with...
Diabetes remission possible after this surgery, even without big weight loss
More than half of patients with diabetes (51%) experienced diabetes remission after metabolic surgery, regardless of whether they achieved significant weight loss, according to...
A lifesaver surgery for people with diabetes
Have you ever heard of metabolic surgery? This is a kind of operation that helps you lose weight. It's also called bariatric or weight-loss surgery.
Scientists find effective treatment for diabetes
A recent study by researchers at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that gastric bypass surgery could be the most effective...