MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that confirms what many suspect, a new study shows that teens who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes or have a heart attack in their 30s and 40s. These teens are also moreContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) — There is no such thing as healthy obesity, a Scottish study reports. A normal metabolic profile doesn’t mean an obese person is actually healthy, because he or she still has an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and respiratory illness, University ofContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — After years of improvement, Americans with diabetes may be losing some ground in controlling the condition, a new government-funded study shows. Researchers found that between 1999 and the early 2010s, U.S. adults with diabetes made substantial gains: A growing percentage had their bloodContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A combination of poor sleep and diabetes significantly increases a person’s risk of early death, a new study finds. The analysis of data from nearly 500,000 middle-aged adults in the United Kingdom showed that compared to other folks, the risk of death fromContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) – If you’re like most American adults, it might be time to reach for a piece of fruit, a plate of vegetables or a bowl of whole grains. Only 7% of adults get enough fiber, a type of carbohydrate that passes through the bodyContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Want to lower your risk of diabetes? Eat plenty of fruit. An Australian study suggests that two servings a day could lower the odds of developing type 2 diabetes by 36%. “A healthy diet and lifestyle, which includes the consumption of whole fruits,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Severe high and low blood sugar events in older adults with type 1 diabetes may significantly increase their risk of dementia, according to a new study. “For people with diabetes, both severely high and low blood sugar levels are emergencies and both extremesContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new quick and painless sensor that measures blood sugar in human sweat may mean far fewer finger pricks for the millions of people who live with diabetes. Monitoring blood sugar to make sure it remains in the target range is the cornerstoneContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An aggressive weight-loss program not only achieves remission of type 2 diabetes, but may also end the need for blood pressure medications, new research shows. “Our study shows that, in addition to possible remission from type 2 diabetes, there are other very importantContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have discovered that when patients who have type 2 diabetes and asthma take a certain class of medication to control their blood sugar, their asthma symptoms also improved. Not only could this help diabetes patients who may have less asthma control onContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Women who develop diabetes in pregnancy don’t tend to make healthy diet or exercise changes to help fight it, a new study finds. That could have dire consequences: Gestational (pregnancy-related) diabetes raises the risks of high blood pressure in mothers, larger babies, cesareanContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Though obesity by itself can drive up heart disease risk, new research suggests diabetes and heart disease risk is especially high when combined with a tendency to stay up late at night. The finding stems from a comparison of sleep patterns and diseaseContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to secondhand smoke may up your odds for heart failure, a new study warns. Researchers analyzed nationwide survey data from more than 11,000 nonsmokers (average age: 48) who were followed from 1988 to 1994. Nearly 1 in 5 had lab test evidenceContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Prediabetes — where blood sugar levels are high, but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes — is not something you should dismiss. It significantly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious heart problems, new research shows.Continue Reading