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 […]
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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 […]
Diabetes impacts your body’s ability to control your blood sugar (glucose) levels. Uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to serious complications, which is why monitoring your blood sugar and keeping it within recommended ranges is so important. Your recommended blood sugar range can be impacted by a variety of factors such […]
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, […]
Kieran Smith in the lab with the protein shots. Credit: Newcastle University, UK Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars. In a study, which holds potential for dietary management of the condition, people with […]
According to a new study, drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals can help control blood sugar in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Drinking a small serving of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars. According to […]
Many adults can achieve remission of type 2 diabetes with a primary intervention consisting of a diet that emphasizes whole, plant-based foods, according to a new publication from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). The document was developed to assist clinicians treating adults with type 2 diabetes, with the […]
For Immediate Release: May 13, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injection to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, as an addition to diet and exercise. Mounjaro was effective at improving blood sugar and was more effective than the other diabetes […]
Mounjaro comes in six doses in an auto-injector pen with a hidden pre-attached needle. Credit: Eli Lilly and Company. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Eli Lilly and Company’s Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injection as an adjunct to diet and exercise to enhance glycemic control in adult […]
There is a trend toward greater use of newer glucose-lowering drugs with cardiovascular benefit, raising hopes for better outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes but with concern about the high cost of the agents, researchers say. Two new studies explore this relatively recent diabetes prescribing trend. In one study, […]
Type 2 diabetics could add a decade to their lives by slimming down to a healthy weight and better controlling blood pressure and sugar levels, a study suggests. Researchers at the University of Florida — who monitored patients aged 50 to 80 — said their findings should ‘motivate’ many to […]