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Alarming Study Reveals That Almost a Third of US Teenagers Have Prediabetes

Neglecting prediabetes is a very dangerous game to play, as it can lead to the “real deal” of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes means when blood sugar levels are higher than they should be but still not high enough yet for…

March 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Taking Specific Diabetes Drug Could Make You More Likely to Have Children With Birth Defects

If you haven’t heard about metformin until now, maybe you’ll recognize it better by the name Glucophage. We’re talking about the first-line medication against type II diabetes. Those who have excess weight are considered more suitable to use metformin. But…

March 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

How to Keep Track of Your Diabetes with Technology

Diabetes is a disease that affects your body’s ability to convert food into energy. The majority of your food gets converted to glucose before being delivered into your bloodstream. The pancreas is then prompted to release insulin when blood sugar…

March 29, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Birth Defects Common For Babies Of Men Who Used Metformin

The findings of a big new research show that babies born to men who were using the standard diabetic medication metformin may have a modestly elevated risk of certain birth abnormalities. Just over 3% of the more than a million…

March 29, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

New Research Finds that Catching COVID-19 Can Increase Your Risk of Diabetes by 40%

Is it possible for COVID-19 infectees to develop diabetes as a result of catching the virus? Well, according to new research, people who had COVID-19 and recovered have a higher risk of diabetes. This new information shows that there are…

March 24, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

A 100-Year-Old Vaccine Could Treat Type 1 Diabetes

Childhood represents the main period of a person’s life when he or she can suffer from type 1 Diabetes, unfortunately. The disease is very tricky, also because its symptoms can appear suddenly. During new research led by Dr. Denise Faustman,…

March 21, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Understanding Renal Disease & Why it’s Important for Diabetic Patients

Diabetes is a very common and widespread disease. The exact causes of it are still unknown, but some factors like genetics, obesity, lack of physical activity, poor diet, and even stress can influence its development. Diabetic patients are at high…

March 15, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

New Study Finds That Drinking A Glass Of Wine Daily Could Prevent Diabetes

Do you like to have a glass of wine with your dinner every now and then? It turns out that you can be doing your body a favor by exercising. Tulane University researchers have discovered that having a glass of…

March 4, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

The American Heart Association Reveals 14 Stroke Risk Factors – Most of Them Can Be Under Our Control

The statistics regarding strokes are as terrifying as they can be, unfortunately. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) informs that once every 40 seconds in the US, a person suffers a stroke. We’re talking about one of the…

February 15, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

High-Fat Foods You Need to Avoid When You’re Diabetic

People with type 2 diabetes may be able to lower their blood sugar levels by avoiding high-fat foods. The condition could be caused by the body not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin.…

February 15, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0