You’ve proudly switched your morning bacon, egg and cheese biscuit to a slice of whole-grain toast with avocado and hummus, and your vanilla latte has become a big glass of fresh-squeezed juice. You feel more energetic, but you’re not losing the weight you thought would fall right off. What’s up with that?
Spanish scientists say increasing the amount of olive oil in your diet could reduce your risk of developing metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
A new observational study suggests that a 25-hydroxyvitamin D (vitamin D) level of about 26 ng/mL is needed for normal glucose metabolism in both black and white obese, postmenopausal women.
Researchers have developed a data-based model that accurately estimates A1c using self-monitored blood glucose (SMBG) readings, as described in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics (DTT), a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.
A little pee could go a long way in helping type 1s get their blood sugars in line. At least that’s what researchers think about the new class of drugs known as SGLT-2 inhibitors, which are designed for use in people with type 2 but are also becoming a potential treatment for type 1s.
The University of Cambridge-devised artificial pancreas promises to dramatically improve quality of life of people with type 1 diabetes, which typically develops in childhood. The latest trial, coordinated by the University and funded by JDRF, has shown for the first time globally that unsupervised use of the artificial pancreas overnight can be safe – while […]
We’ve all heard the stories: a child or adult starts experiencing symptoms that seem to be nothing more than a cold or the flu. The doctor doesn’t catch the cycle of high blood sugars, and that spirals into hospitalization, often with dangerous diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Low blood sugar levels — known as hypoglycemia — in people with diabetes may cause potentially dangerous changes in heart rate, according to a small new study.
First, it is important to note that eating a variety of whole foods is a better choice for staying healthy than relying on vitamins or supplements. Eating lean meats, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains- and limiting fats and sugar — are important for keeping your blood glucose under control.
The bionic pancreas consists of three pieces of hardware. There’s an iPhone with an app that contains the system’s control software and algorithm and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM).
Imagine millions of tiny insulin pumps that work really well, measuring your blood sugar hundreds of times each second and secreting just the right amount of insulin. Ben Stanger, M.D., Ph.D., and his research team at the University of Pennsylvania believe that people with Type 1 diabetes could harbor similar cells in their gut.
This study’s findings may help explain why a large-scale study found that very tight control of blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes led to higher-than-expected death rates.
The question is: Is this true, or is it just a myth invented by people who are looking for an excuse to bail on their after-work workout?
Many of us spend a large chunk of our waking lives at work, but rarely do we give much thought to how our on-the-clock environment might be affecting how we feel around the clock.
Some folks in the Diabetes Community report that their Transmitters aren’t showing the warning at all, while others say they only get a day or two out of the Transmitter once the low-battery message flashes on the iPod-esque Receiver screen.
On April 10, 2014 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a “Closeout” letter to Prodigy Diabetes Care to formally conclude the regulatory action that resulted in a Warning Letter on February 22, 2013.
We’re often told to “eat a rainbow” and we aim for the guideline that says the more color a food has, the better it is. However, color is just one indicator of nutrient content. Produce that wears white could be just as valuable.
Finger pricking and blood draws continue to be a daily ritual for millions of diabetics that require regular glucose testing. Yet, glucose is found in other bodily fluids and can be measured with appropriate tools. This has been difficult and costly, but researchers at the A*STAR research institute in Singapore have developed new technology that […]
Feeling peeved at your partner? You may want to check your blood sugar. A new study suggests that low levels of glucose in the blood may increase anger and aggression between spouses. The researchers say their findings suggest a connection between glucose and self-control, but other experts disagree about the study’s implications.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an independent predictor of both type 2 diabetes and carotid atherosclerosis, according to two studies