For men at high risk for type 1 diabetes, the immunotherapy drug teplizumab may provide hope. New research indicates that the drug delays the onset of type 1 diabetes by an average of 2 years in people who are at high risk for the disease. Why study teplizumab? A team of researchers from Yale University … Continue reading New Drug Delays Type 1 Diabetes by Two Years
Although type 2 diabetics may suffer from a loss of heart function due to elevated blood sugar levels, new research suggests that high-intensity exercise may help. Diabetes, HIIT and Heart Disease Researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand theorized that although some type 2 diabetics with impaired heart function may not being able … Continue reading High-intensity Exercise May Help Diabetics Heart
For men with diabetes, going on a strict diet may not seem realistic, but new research indicates that infrequent fasting episodes may help with the disease. How fasting helps diabetes A team of researchers from Baylor College of Medicine looked at fasting from dawn until sunset during Ramadan, the Islamic spiritual practice, to see if … Continue reading Fasting May Help Diabetes
If you’ve got diabetes and have experienced leg pain on a regular basis, it’s probably time to see your doctor. That’s because leg pain that’s associated with diabetes is often a symptom of nerve damage, and it can cause some serious complications. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Although the name sounds very scientific, diabetic peripheral neuropathy is … Continue reading Understanding Leg Pain From Diabetes
Not everyone understands the term diabetic shock. Also known as severe hypoglycemia, diabetic shock occurs when there is a dangerous drop in blood sugar. If you’ve ever experienced mild hypoglycemia, you probably remember feeling shaky and dizzy, and perhaps you started sweating and developed a headache. But severe hypoglycemia is much more dangerous. Experiencing a … Continue reading Understanding Diabetic Shock
Controlling your blood sugar is a vital part of lowering your risk for developing type 2 diabetes and a new study has found that restricted meal times may help. More specifically, the research determined that consuming meals within a 9-hour window—regardless of other dietary changes—may help manage blood sugar levels. Controlling men’s blood sugar Although … Continue reading Why You Should Set Meal Times to Control Blood Sugar
Although the correlation between having diabetes and developing cancer has been found in previous research, a new study indicates that the risk is different for men and women. Diabetes and cancer risk—by gender A group of Chinese researchers used the medical data from a large Chinese cohort. The looked at the information for 410,191 adults … Continue reading Diabetes Linked to Cancer Risk by Your Sex
Most people with diabetes are aware that certain fruits, such as pineapple, can affect blood sugar more than others. But that doesn’t mean you can’t eat pineapple at all if you have diabetes; the key is moderation. How fruit affects diabetes The majority of fruits have little impact on blood sugar compared to foods with … Continue reading Can You Eat Pineapple if You Have Diabetes?
Men with type 2 diabetes may be aware that certain foods can help control their blood sugar levels. But while white and yellow corn isn’t known for its ability to help diabetics, new research suggests that the chemicals in purple corn might. That’s because the new study found that the pigment chemicals appear to reduce … Continue reading Purple Corn May Help Diabetes
If you’re among the more than 100 million diabetics (or prediabetics) in the United States, you already know that the right snacks before bedtime can help stabilize your blood sugar levels. But knowing what snacks are best can be challenging. (Here’s a tip: When in doubt, look for snacks that contain a mix of healthful … Continue reading Top Bedtime Snacks for Diabetics
