Crown Point, Indiana — When their 11-year-old son started losing weight and drinking lots of water, Tabitha and Bryan Balcitis chalked it up to a growth spurt and advice from his health class. But unusual crankiness and lethargy raised their concern, and tests showed his blood sugar levels were off the […]
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Home / Photos / Lifestyle / Diabetes: 5 easy health tips to reduce blood sugar levels to nondiabetic level Want to manage the devastating effects of diabetes by using natural ways? Check out these 5 easy health tips by doctor that can help in reducing blood sugar levels to nondiabetic […]
Nutrition labels are standard on packaged foods. They help you understand what vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients are in the food. The serving size lets you know what portion of food contains the amount of nutrients listed on the label. Of course, you may eat more or less than one […]
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common pediatric liver disease, affecting 5 to 8 million children in the United States. In NAFLD, the cells of the liver store large fat droplets, which can affect the function of the liver. Physicians have long observed a relationship between NAFLD and […]
Share on PinterestDrinking a shot of whey protein before meals could help with blood sugar control. luza studios/Getty Images A new study finds a simple way to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. Researchers observed that the participants who drank a shot of whey protein before their meals […]
Researchers have recently successfully treated Type 1 diabetes by transplanting insulin-producing pancreas cells into the patient. University of Missouri scientists are partnering with Harvard and Georgia Tech to create a new diabetes treatment that involves transplanting insulin-producing pancreatic cells Type 1 diabetes is estimated to affect around 1.8 million Americans. […]
Living with diabetes, a chronic metabolic condition, is a challenging lifestyle. The lives of diabetics revolve around routine check-ups, timely medication and strict dietary restrictions. The condition develops when the pancreas fails to generate enough insulin or when the body’s insulin is ineffectively used. Insulin is a hormone that our […]
Here’s a multibillion-dollar idea: A weight-loss shot. At least that’s what investors in pharmaceutical stocks like Novo Nordisk (NVO), Eli Lilly (LLY), Amgen (AMGN) and Pfizer (PFE) are hoping. They want to see companies parlay their diabetes drugs into obesity treatments with long-term benefits for patients struggling to lose weight. […]
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new analytical method that answers a long-standing question about type 2 diabetes: why do some obese patients develop the condition while others do not. The research has been published in the journal, “Journal of Experimental Medicine” Type 2 diabetes is a serious […]
Individuals with elevated arterial stiffness combined with high blood pressure had the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Arterial stiffness may be a better predictor for the future risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) than blood pressure, with stiffer arteries showing the highest risk for the development of T2D, […]
Dexcom stock yo-yoed on Wednesday following rumors that it’s in talks to acquire insulin pump-maker Insulet (PODD). X The potential deal, first reported by Bloomberg, would create a behemoth in diabetes management. But it also sent shares of Dexcom (DXCM) tumbling on Tuesday. Dexcom makes continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, […]
Two decades ago, the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) clearly demonstrated that type 2 diabetes could often be slowed or prevented in people diagnosed with early signs of it (prediabetes). One approach tested was a low-calorie healthy diet combined with at least 150 minutes of activity to help participants lose at […]