This year, researchers from Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health collaborated on a study update that evaluates the effects of physical activity and the menstrual cycle on glucose.Released on the World Diabetes Day that was observed on Tuesday, the analyses used data from both the Apple heart and… Read More »
Bacteria Treatment Shows Potential Against Insulin Resistance & Diabetes
involved genetic and metabolic analysis of human fecal microbiomes and then corroborating experiments in obese mice. Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas in response to blood sugar. Normally, it helps get the sugar into the muscles and liver so that they can use the energy. When someone develops insulin resistance, it means that… Read More »
New Recommendations for Lowering Cardiovascular Risk In Diabetic Patients
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines introduced recommendations to lower the risk of in patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease management. The recommendations are published in . Death due to cardiovascular disease is 50-90% higher in patients with heart failure and diabetes compared to those with alone. It is therefore essential to have dedicated… Read More »
New Hope for Diabetes, Weight Loss, and Heart Health
, has now been approved for weight loss, with some doctors stating that it may make bariatric procedures obsolete. Semaglutide is a novel type of diabetic medication known as a GLP-1 agonist. The medication primarily operates on the gut and mimics the function of incretins, which are hormones generated when we ingest food. Incretins are… Read More »
Diabetes, Tooth Loss Can Be Double Trouble for Aging Brains
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes is a known risk factor for mental decline and dementia. Paired with total tooth loss, the potential harm to the brain is even more significant, new research indicates. The findings highlight the importance of good dental care and diabetes control in aging… Read More »
