Simple diet change could help reverse insulin resistance
Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have found that a plant-based diet may help overweight individuals lose weight and reduce insulin resistance.
The...
Two-drug combo may protect kidneys better in diabetes
Chronic kidney disease is a serious condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid from the blood.
This...
Colorful Japanese rice may be better for blood sugar and health
Rice is a staple food for more than half the world’s population, yet scientists are still uncovering new details about what it contains and...
Why diabetes and kidney disease may signal heart trouble
Millions of people worry about heart disease, but many don’t realize that serious heart risks often begin elsewhere in the body.
Conditions such as diabetes...
Paleo diet plus exercise may improve heart health in diabetes
Scientists from Umeå University in Sweden have found that combining a Paleolithic (Paleo) diet with exercise training may improve heart health in overweight people...
How high altitude may help protect against diabetes
People who live high in the mountains have long puzzled scientists.
Despite harsh conditions and low oxygen levels, they tend to have lower rates of...
GLP-1 drugs could treat more than diabetes and obesity
Drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists have already changed how millions of people manage type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Now scientists believe these medications may...
Common drug may fight diabetic kidney disease effectively
A recent study from the University of Bristol brings new hope for people living with diabetes, especially those worried about kidney problems.
The research suggests...
Why the first years after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis matter more than you...
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body handles sugar in the blood.
When a person has type 2 diabetes, their...
Chinese heart-healthy eating plan cuts blood pressure in just 4 weeks
Scientists from Peking University and collaborating institutions have found that a heart-healthy Chinese diet may significantly reduce high blood pressure.
High blood pressure, or hypertension,...