Diabetes Archives

Newsbriefs: Antidepressants & Type 2 Diabetes; Blood Iron Levels; High-Intensity Exercise Improves Memory

Oct 19, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Diabetes

Some Antidepressants May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes It is known that some antidepressants may promote weight gain as well as other undesireable metabolic effects. As a result, experts have long been concerned that antidepressants might increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Until now evidence of this link … Read More

Newsbriefs: Plant-Based Proteins; Brain Power; Malnutrition After Heart Attack; Kidney Health; Smoking

Sep 22, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Diabetes

Live Longer: Consume Plant-Based Proteins Whether you get your protein from animals or plants may make a difference in longevity of life, according to a study published July 13, 2020, in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers evaluated data from food frequency questionnaires filled out by 237,036 men and 179,068 women in … Read More

Frontline: Cardiovascular Disease; Blindness Risk with Type 2 Diabetes; Stroke Recovery

Sep 22, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Diabetes

Menopause Before Age 40 Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Women who experience menopause before the age of 40 may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), compared to women who had menopause at an older age, according to a recent study in JAMA. In this study, CVD included coronary … Read More

Diabetes Treatment Considerations for Older Adults

Sep 21, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Diabetes

About 30.3 million people in the United States, 9.4 percent of the population, have type 2 diabetes (hereafter diabetes). The disease affects seniors more than any other age group. “About 38 percent of people over the age of 65 are living with diabetes, almost double the amount compared to just … Read More

Are You at Risk of Developing Prediabetes?

Aug 24, 2020 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Diabetes

A prediabetes warning can be characterized by low blood sugar symptoms like fatigue, weakness, tiredness, and more. This phenomenon, despite how common it is, is not normal, nor is it healthy. It’s the classic sign of what is known as reactive hypoglycemia and an early symptom of the prediabetes-related condition … Read More

Are You at Increased Risk of Stroke?

Aug 21, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Diabetes

You need to know if your stroke risk is high for two main reasons. First, you can take preventive measures by making choices that will lower your risk. Second, it will increase your vigilance to watch for common stroke symptoms and to get to the hospital right away if you … Read More

Newsbriefs: Lower Risk of AD; Diabetes Risk; Adult Acne; Heart Disease Risk; Arthritis Risk; Lower Blood Pressure

Aug 21, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Diabetes

A Healthy Lifestyle May Lower Risk of AD Living a healthy lifestyle—consisting of not smoking, being moderately to vigorously physically active, drinking only light amounts of alcohol, following the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet, and keeping your brain active in later years—directly lowers Alzheimer’s disease risk, according to … Read More

The Health Benefits of Nuts

Aug 21, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Diabetes

Consuming nuts several times a week is linked with reductions in many diseases, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and inflammation. Nuts’ benefits are a result of their many nutrients, including protein, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals (calcium, magnesium, and copper). Here’s a look at where nuts show … Read More

Newsbriefs: Lower Alzheimer’s Risk; Stroke Risk; Diabetes; Online Exercise and Nutrition Programs; Stroke Recovery; Inflammatory Bowel

Jul 17, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Diabetes

Two Antioxidants May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk People in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort (2,801) who consumed the highest amounts of flavonols and anthocyanins—both powerful antioxidants—had the lowest risk of Alzheimer’s and all forms of dementia than those with the least amount of flavonols and anthocyanins. Participants were free of … Read More

The Obesity-Diabetes Connection

Jul 9, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Diabetes

More than 34.2 million people in the United States have diabetes, with 90 to 95 percent having type 2. Type 2 diabetes develops as cells in the body become resistant to the hormone insulin. Over time, the pancreas must produce more and more insulin to combat the resistance. Eventually, the … Read More

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