Diabetes News, Information & Resources
Recent ground-breaking genetic research has discovered the reasons behind the high incidence of type 2 diabetes in Greenland. This information comes from a study based on blood samples retrieved from 5,000 people, which is roughly 10 percent of the population of Greenland which may prove scientists have broken the diabetic genetic code.
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Researchers report that the bionic pancreas implements a glucose monitor, an insulin pump and a smart phone to control blood sugar levels. Studies show that is has helped more than two dozen diabetics to live without the hassles that come with having diabetes such as having to prick their fingers for testing several times a day.
Mindfulness; (definition based on study) “heightened sense of present centered self-awareness that fosters non-judgmental observations of emotions, bodily states, and other sensations in the attentional field, leading to mental well-being.”
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A recent study detected that woman who have been diagnosed with diabetes are 44 percent more likely to develop coronary heart disease (CHD) than men who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
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With the accessibility of fast food in today’s fast paced world, it is no surprise why so many people are finding themselves obese. In fact, there are more people overweight today than there were just ten years ago. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese.
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A new study has found that by consuming more a high protein breakfast, women maintain more control of their glucose levels.
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New Research reveals that dangerously low blood sugar levels can cause prolonged periods of heart rhythm disturbances and other associated heart issues in older patients with Type 2 diabetes. Because of this finding, information can be detected that could provide a clue as to which low blood sugar levels contribute to life-threatening irregular heart rhythms.
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Many people believe that diet soda is far healthier than regular sodas but the truth is, is that those diet sodas could be causing even more problems. A new study shows that diet drinks may lead to heart health issues for older women.
It has been believed that for years, diets low in saturated fat can help to not only decrease the risk of heart disease but to also lengthen longevity as well. However, new studies show, that might not be the case.
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Type 2 Diabetes affects over 300 million people globally and that number increases every year. While many people can adjust their lifestyles or even take medication to control diabetes, there is no cure for diabetes as a whole. However, medical science has come far in recent years in finding a better way to manage blood sugar.
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