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Newsbriefs: PPI’s & Diabetes; Dementia Caregivers & Depression; Blood Pressure Monitor’s; Spouse in ICU & Heart Attack Risk

Dec 21, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Diabetes

PPIs and Diabetes Regular use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes according to research published Sept. 28, 2020 in the journal Gut. Researchers tracked 204,689 people across nine to 12 years, … Read More

Newsbriefs: Type 2 Diabetes; Defense against COVID-19; Improve cardiovascular health; Cognitive health; Abdominal fat loss; Vitamin C and muscle mass

Nov 23, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Diabetes

Take Folate to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Consuming folate early in life can help prevent type 2 diabetes in older years, according to a study published in Diabetes Care, July 2020. A group of 4,704 young adults (ages 18 to 30) who did not have diabetes at the … Read More

Frontline: Modest weight loss; Physical activity for cancer patients; Warnings issued on Benzodiazepines

Nov 23, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Diabetes

Modest Weight Loss Cuts Risk of Diabetes and Other Diseases Among people with obesity, those who lost an average of 13 percent of their total body weight gained significant health benefits, including decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes by about 40 percent. In a real-world observational study of more … Read More

Just In: Fruit, Veg Intake May Lower Diabetes Risk

Oct 26, 2020 · UHN Staff · Diabetes

Adding even a modest amount—as little as one-third of a cup—of fruits and vegetables daily could reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 25 percent, according to European researchers. The study, which compared nearly 10,000 adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes to nearly 14,000 diabetes-free adults, found a … Read More

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

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