Contrary to previous studies, researchers found the increase in cardiovascular risk is similar in men and women on developing type 2 diabetes, but differences remain in subsequent preventive care. Medscape Medical News
Related topics: Diabetes, Medical Research, Cardiology
Around four million people in the UK carry genetic variants that protect them from obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, suggests new research. The team say the discovery could lead to the development of new drugs that help people lose weight.
Related topics: Genetics, Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Medical Research
A drug used to treat type 2 diabetes called empagliflozin may also be an effective treatment for heart failure. The findings were revealed in a newly published study, which found that empagliflozin was able to reverse heart failure in non-diabetic...
Related topics: Blood Sugar (glucose), Heart Failure, Diabetes, Medical Research
Vegetables are good for anyone, with a rich array of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and plant compounds, but they can especially benefit people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is when a person cannot control their blood sugar. Find out which...
Related topics: Diabetes, Vitamins, Blood Sugar (glucose)
TUESDAY, April 16, 2019 -- A very low-carbohydrate, high-fat breakfast may be a practical and easy way for patients with type 2 diabetes to lower their overall exposure to postprandial hyperglycemia and improve glycemic variability, according to a...
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Study 'demonstrates the immaturity of diabetes apps and missed opportunities to improve care and health outcomes.' Medscape Medical News
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The first-of-its-kind study projects striking reductions in cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, coupled with billions in cost savings after implementation of an added-sugar labeling policy. Medscape Medical News
Related topics: Food And Drug Administration, Medical Research, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiology, Diabetes
MONDAY, April 15, 2019 -- Canagliflozin is associated with a reduced risk for renal and cardiovascular events for patients with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, according to a study published online April 14 in the New England Journal of...
Related topics: Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiology, Diabetes, Medical Research
MONDAY, April 15, 2019 -- A new Nutrition Facts label that highlights the amount of added sugars in food could prevent nearly 1 million cases of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
The new label, first proposed by the U.S....
Related topics: Type 1 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Medical Research
While some cereals may be the breakfast of champions, a professor suggests people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) should be reaching for something else. New research shows that a high-fat, low-carb breakfast (LCBF) can help those with T2D control blood...
Related topics: Diabetes, Medical Research, Blood Sugar (glucose)
A medication commonly prescribed for prostate issues has been linked to an increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes in men who take them. The study found 5-alpha-reductase may decrease insulin sensitivity in patients, an early warning sign that...
Related topics: Diabetes, Medical Research, Insulin
A new molecule -EPB-53-, could help fight type 2 diabetes and the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. According to a new study, the EPB-53 molecule increases levels of the FGF21 hormone, a biological factor playing a determining role in the control...
Related topics: Diabetes, Liver Disease, Medical Research, Hormones
TUESDAY, April 9, 2019 -- Young adults and women with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing heart disease -- and dying from it, a new study says.
The findings suggest "we need to be more aggressive in controlling risk factors in...
Related topics: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Medical Research
Millions of Americans are burdened with chronic health issues that include arthritis, asthma, and heart disease. However, few conditions are more prevalent today than type 2 diabetes. This disease, which tends to develop in middle-aged adults who...
Related topics: Diabetes, Arthritis, Asthma, Cardiovascular Disease
MONDAY, April 8, 2019 -- The cardiovascular risks associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are greater for patients diagnosed before age 40 years, according to a study published online April 8 in Circulation.
Naveed Sattar, M.D., Ph.D.,...
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Research is beginning to show that olive leaf extract may have several potential health benefits. These include lowering blood pressure, improving cholesterol, and reducing the risk of weight gain and type 2 diabetes. Learn more here.
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There is some evidence that overweight people with type 2 diabetes might derive some benefit from liquid meal replacements if it fits with their values and preferences, researchers suggest. Medscape Medical News
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The drug colchicine, used to treat the arthritic condition gout, could potentially reduce complications accompanying metabolic syndrome, a combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar and other conditions that increase the risk of heart...
Related topics: Gout, Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Blood Sugar (glucose), Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Disease
In long-term follow-up, Diabetes Prevention Program participants randomized to metformin during the trial continue to have lower rates of developing type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News
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Health experts have been wary of high fructose corn syrup for years. The sweetener — common in soda and processed foods — has increasingly crept its way into our meals. At the same time, rates of obesity and diseases like type 2 diabetes and...
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