The best diets for older people with diabetes
Managing diabetes becomes even more important as we age. For seniors, a healthy diet can make a big difference in controlling blood sugar, maintaining...
Lowering blood pressure in diabetes patients can strongly reduce heart disease risks
People with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and death due to cardiovascular disease. A recent...
Can stress cause high blood sugar?
Stress is a part of life that everyone experiences, whether it’s caused by work deadlines, family responsibilities, or unexpected challenges. While occasional stress is...
Research shows the key cause of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes affects an estimated 415 million people worldwide, with type 2 diabetes (T2D) accounting for about 90% of these cases.
T2D develops when the pancreas...
Many Greenlanders have 10 times higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A specific genetic variant found in 4% of Greenland’s Inuit population dramatically increases their risk of type 2 diabetes by tenfold.
Recent research led by...
How obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are linked in seniors
As we age, our bodies change, and maintaining good health becomes even more important. For many seniors, obesity and diabetes are significant health challenges...
Why keep blood sugar in check after 50 is so important
As we age, our bodies go through many changes, and one area that deserves extra attention is blood sugar control.
Blood sugar, or glucose, is...
Gentle exercises to help older adults manage diabetes
Exercise is one of the best ways to manage diabetes, especially for older adults. Regular physical activity helps lower blood sugar levels, improves insulin...
New way to improve insulin secretion in type 2 diabetes
Researchers from Lund University, in collaboration with Newcastle University, have uncovered a potential breakthrough in understanding type 2 diabetes.
Their study highlights the role of...
The hidden connection between diabetes and gum disease after 50
Diabetes is a condition that affects how the body processes sugar, leading to higher-than-normal blood sugar levels.
For people over 50, managing diabetes becomes even...