Diabetes

Plant Defense Against Diabetes

Nov 23, 2016 · · Diabetes
As if you need another reason to fill your plate with more plants! But new research suggests that diets rich in polyphenols, a large class of compounds found in foods of plant origin, may fend off type 2 diabetes, and help those who already have diabetes better manage their blood … Read More

Structured Meal Plans Aid in Diabetes Control

Oct 26, 2016 · · Diabetes
Many people with diabetes struggle to control their blood sugar with a healthy diet, exercise, and diabetes medications. Uncontrolled, diabetes has detrimental effects on nearly all parts of the body, from eyes to toes. According to new research from the Joslin Diabetes Center in Clearwater, FL, people with type 2 … Read More

Choose the Best Blood Sugar Meter

Jul 28, 2016 · · Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, one-quarter of Americans age 65 and older have diabetes. The disease can seriously impact health if it is poorly controlled—in fact, it is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. Diabetics are 1.8 times more likely than non-diabetics to be hospitalized for … Read More

Diabetes: A Serious Problem for the Brain

Jul 1, 2016 · · Diabetes
A mountain of evidence amassed by scientific researchers attests to the damaging effects of diabetes on the brain. But the precursors of diabetes—insulin resistance and prediabetes— also take a toll. If not carefully controlled, diabetes and its precursors can increase risk for health problems such as stroke, heart attack, and … Read More

Overtreatment of Diabetes in Seniors Persists

May 18, 2016 · · Diabetes
Two studies published online Oct. 26 2015, in JAMA Internal Medicine, suggest there is still confusion when it comes to treating seniors for diabetes, with doctors often not cutting back on medications even when treatment goals are surpassed. The first study included more than 211,000 diabetics age 70 and older. … Read More

Find the Diabetes Drugs Best Suited for You

Apr 29, 2016 · · Diabetes
The days in which the only treatment for type 2 diabetes was insulin injections are long past. Now, new classes of FDA-approved drugs and new drug combinations allow physicians to individualize treatment based on the specific needs of the 29 million Americans who have the condition, half of whom are … Read More

Type 1 Diabetes Much More Harmful to Women Than Men

Apr 28, 2016 · · Diabetes
Women with type 1 diabetes have a much greater risk of dying from numerous health conditions than men with the same disease, according to a study analysis conducted by Australian researchers. The researchers analyzed data from 26 studies that included more than 200,000 participants. They found that women with type … Read More

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