Diabetes strongly linked to this heart disease in women
While deaths related to heart disease have declined among older people, studies suggest that death rates among younger patients have remained stagnant or increased...
The health risk of a low-fat, plant-based diet
In a new study, researchers found that people on a low-fat, plant-based diet ate fewer daily calories but had higher insulin and blood glucose...
This exercise method may boost health in people with type 2 diabetes
In a recent study at Australian Catholic University and elsewhere, researchers found that frequent exercise breaks during prolonged sitting may be better for blood...
This common eating habit may lead to high blood sugar, weight gain
Over 2.1 billion adults are estimated to have overweight or obesity which makes health complications like diabetes and high blood pressure more likely.
Some studies...
New drug combo for type 2 diabetes remains effective after 2 years
People with Type 2 diabetes often take metformin as first-line therapy to help stabilize their blood glucose.
Eventually, some patients no longer respond to metformin...
This common food may help lower risk of high blood pressure, diabetes
In a recent study at McMaster University and elsewhere, researchers found that drinking milk is linked to a lower risk of diabetes and hypertension.
They...
This diabetes drug could help treat most people with heart failure
In a recent study at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, researchers found that 4 out of 5 patients with heart failure...
This diabetes drug strongly lowers death risk in people with COVID-19 and diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that the use of the diabetes drug metformin—before a diagnosis of COVID-19—is linked to a threefold decrease in...
These chemicals in living room may cause diabetes
PBDEs are common household chemicals added to furniture, upholstery, and electronics to prevent fires.
They get released into the air people breathe at home, in...
This diet may help reduce type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that patients with type 2 diabetes who follow a strict low carbohydrate diet for six months may experience...