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.
Consuming highly processed foods starting as young as age 7 was linked to weight gain into adulthood in a new study… Read More “Ultra-Processed Foods in Children Linked to Extra Weight As Adults”
A new study shows that when it comes to good oral health, simply reminding people with type 2 diabetes to take care of themselves can have measurable benefits… Read More “Extra Attention Leads to Oral Health Improvements in Type 2”
An experimental treatment shows promise in reducing the need for type 2 diabetes medications in some people, according to a new study… Read More “Stem Cell Therapy May Offer Benefits for Type 2”
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 enough that some participants could stop taking medications… Read More “Low-Calorie Diet May Lower Blood Pressure in Some With Type 2”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
