A new study shows that a low-calorie diet aimed at weight loss and reversing type 2 diabetes was also effective at lowering blood pressure …
Type 2 Diabetes
More than 30 million Americans are living with type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance and insufficient insulin production. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this condition and get expert guidance on blood sugar monitoring, medication use, exercise, meal planning and more.
Eating Fruit Reduces Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Eating at least two servings or fruit each day, but not drinking fruit juice, was linked to a lower diabetes risk in a new study… Read More “Eating Fruit Reduces Risk for Type 2 Diabetes”
New Extended-Release Metformin Recall, First Since January
While there have been no new metformin recalls for months after many in 2020, another one has been issued due to concerns about a potential carcinogen… Read More “New Extended-Release Metformin Recall, First Since January”
Depression Linked to Death Risk in Type 2
Older people with type 2 diabetes may be at higher risk for death if they have depression, but certain factors may reduce this risk… Read More “Depression Linked to Death Risk in Type 2”
‘Night Owl’ Behavior Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk With Obesity
While obesity on its own raises the risk for diabetes, the risk is even greater for people who stay up late, according to a new study… Read More “‘Night Owl’ Behavior Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk With Obesity”
Blood Sugar Swings Linked to Heart Disease Risk
People who have type 2 diabetes and experience large variations in blood sugar levels are at a higher risk of heart disease, according to a new study… Read More “Blood Sugar Swings Linked to Heart Disease Risk”
Sardine Consumption Linked to Lower Risk for Type 2
A new study shows that eating fatty fish may help people at high risk for type 2 diabetes avoid the condition… Read More “Sardine Consumption Linked to Lower Risk for Type 2”
Age of Diabetes Onset May Affect Dementia Risk
A new study shows that people who develop type 2 diabetes earlier are more likely to develop dementia… Read More “Age of Diabetes Onset May Affect Dementia Risk”
Short Sleep Duration Linked to Type 2 Risk
Not sleeping enough was linked to a higher risk for type 2 diabetes, while insomnia with a normal sleep duration was not, in a recent analysis… Read More “Short Sleep Duration Linked to Type 2 Risk”
Bariatric Surgery Improves Health Perception, Quality of Life
A new study shows that compared with intensive medical therapy for diabetes, bariatric surgery leads to better reported health outcomes… Read More “Bariatric Surgery Improves Health Perception, Quality of Life”
No Increased Breast Cancer Risk Found With GLP-1 Agonists
Researchers in Brazil have found no link between a widely used type of diabetes medication and breast cancer, a new study reports… Read More “No Increased Breast Cancer Risk Found With GLP-1 Agonists”
