Type 2 Diabetes Metformin Treatment Should Manage Cardiovascular Effects

Medicine & Technology Jun 30, 2020

Metformin remains the best treatment for type 2 diabetes, which also had favorable outcomes with managing cardiovascular effects. Medical researchers say that antidiabetic medication must focus beyond controlling blood sugar levels.

High Blood Sugar Levels Detected in Coronavirus Patients, Suggesting COVID-19 Triggers Diabetes

Jun 26, 2020

Health professionals believe that a COVID-19 infection could trigger new-onset diabetes. Consequently, they say having diabetes could also worsen coronavirus symptoms in individuals. Click the link above to learn more.

C-Section Female Babies Have a Higher Risk of Developing Diabetes and Obesity Than Those Delivered Vaginally

Apr 15, 2020

Researchers have found in their study that babies born via C-section had a higher risk of developing obesity and diabetes later in life. The study was done in comparison to babies delivered vaginally. Nowadays when a cesarian section is done even in the absence of a medical emergency, experts urge mothers to reconsider so as to give their babies a healthy future. Want to find out more? Click the link above.

Brush Your Teeth Often to Lower Risk of Diabetes

Mar 03, 2020

Brushing the teeth thrice a day or even more is associated with an eight percent lower risk of acquiring diabetes, while the dental disease's presence is linked to a nine-percent increased risk, not to mention, many teeth (of about 15 or even more) missing, is linked to more than 20 percent increased risk.

Lifestyle Tips To Avoid Diabetes Complications

Jan 15, 2020

Diabetes is a life-long condition, and if you are not careful, it could be fatal. Here are some tips on how to keep your diabetes under control.

Metformin, a Drug for Diabetes, is Investigated for Cancer-Causing Contaminant

Jan 06, 2020

An ongoing investigation on the medication Metformin is being conducted by the FDA

Research Shows How Much Fiber We Need To Prevent Disease

Jan 02, 2020

We all know that we need fiber for better health, but how much fiber do we need in a day?

One in Every Five Adults in the US is Now Pre-diabetic, Study Says

Jan 01, 2020

A new study shows that most people do not even know that they are prediabetic.

Eating More Gluten is Linked to a Child's Risk of Celiac Disease

Nov 18, 2019

Bad news for those who love pasta, bread, and baked goods—eating lots of gluten-heaving foods can make you at risk of celiac disease.

Cholesterol Levels are Dropping in the US

Nov 18, 2019

The cholesterol levels in America are dropping and researchers are also looking at the drop in heart attack rates.

Plant-based Diet Can Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, Study Says

Nov 01, 2019

An increase of people with type 2 diabetes world wide has alarmed doctors and health experts. They are now enocuraging the public to go on a plant-based diet in a newly released study.

Diabetes Diagnosis Now Made Better With New Calculator

Sep 30, 2019

A new calculator invented by researchers from the University of Exeter can easily help patients detect a type 1 diabetes from a type 2 diabetes for a more sound treatment.

Diabetes Medication May Be Causing Heart Toxicity

Sep 26, 2019

While diabetes drugs may be therapeutic to keeping the glucose in the bloodstream controlled, it may come with dangerous, even toxic effects on the heart.

Diet Soda Please: Are They Really Healthier?

Sep 10, 2019

Health experts warn that even diet sodas may still come with health risks. New report shows that it might be best to reduce soda consumption altogether.

Diabetes is now an epidemic in Asia

Sep 07, 2019

Diabetic patients are increasing on an alarming rate, and doctors are pushing for information campaign