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Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a diabetes risk tool that predicts the likelihood of complications in the near term, enabling doctors to target prevention more effectively and adapt care plans based on routine clinical data. Researchers at…
Investigations reveal that the marketing of Glycotide Drops relies on false endorsements, confusing product trail, and misleading claims, raising questions about consumer safety and regulatory oversight. Glycotide Drops is being marketed as a liquid blood sugar supplement, but the real…
A new blood sugar supplement, GL-Defend, is promoted with high drama and questionable claims, raising concerns over its safety, transparency, and scientific backing amidst warnings from consumer watchdogs. GL-Defend is being pushed through a polished health story that borrows the…
New scientific review consolidates evidence on pulses’ potential to improve gut microbiome, regulate blood sugar, and support cardiovascular health, amid calls for more extensive human studies. Lentils, beans and chickpeas have been part of human diets for millennia, but researchers…
Lab studies indicate that curcumin, the yellow pigment in turmeric, could help safeguard arteries from diabetes-related damage, prompting calls for human trials to confirm its potential benefits. Curcumin, the pigment that gives turmeric its bright yellow colour, may do more…
A Finnish study reveals that physically active adults with well-managed, uncomplicated type 1 diabetes exhibit exercise test responses similar to healthy controls, challenging previous assumptions about diabetes-related cardiovascular impairments. A new study in Physiological Reports suggests that physically active adults…
Modest weight reduction, around 5% to 7%, combined with regular physical activity, significantly lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with benefits lasting over 15 years, according to recent studies. Modest weight loss remains the most reliable lifestyle lever…
A recent study uncovers how glucocorticoids not only induce insulin resistance but also directly suppress insulin synthesis within pancreatic beta cells, opening new avenues for managing steroid-induced diabetes. Glucocorticoids, a class of steroid hormones widely prescribed to calm inflammation and…
Researchers tracking participants of the Diabetes Prevention Program have identified a possible association between prolonged metformin use and a lower incidence of dementia, though findings remain preliminary and inconclusive. Researchers following participants in the Diabetes Prevention Program have found a…
The financial burden of managing diabetes extends beyond medical expenses, with higher prices for healthy food increasingly impacting patients’ ability to control their blood sugar, especially among low-income groups. A diabetes diagnosis can carry a financial burden that extends well…
A recent study highlights a mushroom-stem polysaccharide called PGSP from Pleurotus geesteranus that may enhance glucose uptake in insulin-resistant liver cells, offering potential for new functional foods targeting metabolic dysfunctions. A study in Scientific Reports has identified a mushroom-stem polysaccharide…
Gestational diabetes often presents no obvious symptoms, making routine screening vital to prevent risks for mother and baby. Experts highlight how early detection through standard testing can ensure better outcomes for both. Gestational diabetes can arrive quietly in pregnancy, which…
