How metabolic syndrome harm women during pregnancy
In a new study, researchers found that metabolic syndrome in pregnant women increases their risk for pregnancy complications including preeclampsia and gestational diabetes by...
Fasting for blood tests may harm people with diabetes
Fasting before getting your blood drawn for cholesterol tests is common practice.
But in the new research, researchers from Michigan State University found it is...
5 things to eat or avoid if you have pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes is diagnosed when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as having type 2 diabetes.
The...
Burning more fat but less carbs could lead to diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that when muscles burn more fat and less glucose, exercise endurance can increase.
However, this could simultaneously cause diabetes.
Skeletal...
People with diabetes should pay attention to their heart failure risk
In a new study, researchers have found that the incidence of heart failure was around two-fold higher in people with diabetes.
It found that patients...
Type 2 diabetes linked to brain decline in older adults
In a new study, researchers found in older people living in the community, type 2 diabetes (T2D) is associated with a decline in verbal...
Vitamin B12 screening may prevent nerve damage in type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that patients with type-2 diabetes, taking metformin, should have their vitamin B12 levels assessed more regularly to avoid...
How to prevent diabetic foot amputation
The number of people diagnosed with diabetes, globally, has risen from 108m in 1980 to 422m in 2014.
People with diabetes who develop neuropathy don’t...
Shoulder ‘brightness’ on ultrasound could be a sign of diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that a shoulder muscle that appears unusually bright on ultrasound may be a warning sign of diabetes.
Ultrasound is...
Only 12% of American adults have healthy metabolism functions
In a new study, researchers found that the prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is 'alarmingly low,' even among people who are of...