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Kombucha Helps Lower Blood Sugar Levels in People with Diabetes, Small Study Finds
Patients with type 2 diabetes who drank Kombucha daily for 4 weeks saw a significant improvement in their blood sugar levels, researchers say.
Best Time of Day to Exercise for Blood Sugar Control
People with type 2 diabetes who exercise in the afternoon experience the greatest reduction in blood sugar levels, new study finds.
Developing Type 2 Diabetes at a Young Age Increases Dementia Risk, Study Finds
People who progress from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes before the age of 60 face a significantly higher risk of dementia, according to new research.
Simple Outpatient Procedure Helps Type 2 Diabetics Control Blood Sugar without Insulin, Study Finds
In the first human trial, a new endoscopic procedure helped improve insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes, according to researchers.
Type 2 Diabetics who Follow a Low-carb, Plant-Based Diet Have Lower Risk of Premature Death, Study Finds
People with type 2 diabetes who eat a low-carb diet full of plant-based foods and high-quality carbs have a significantly lower risk of dying from all causes, according to researchers.
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Timed Fasting Best Way for Those With Diabetes to Lose Weight
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2023
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Restricting eating to certain times -- a regimen known as intermittent fasting -- may be the best way to help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight.
Researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes who ate only between noon and 8 p.m. lost more daily weight than thos...
Weekly Insulin Shot Could Be a Game Changer for Those With Type 2 Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2023
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People with type 2 diabetes could soon have access to convenient once-a-week insulin shots that could replace the daily injections now required.
A once-weekly insulin formulation called icodec performed just as well as daily doses of the insulin degludec, phase 3 clinica...
Could 'Produce Prescriptions' Save $40 Billion in Medical Bills Among Those With Diabetes? Study Says Yes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2023
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A bunch of healthy fruits and vegetables could be just what the doctor ordered.
Nonprofit groups and public health agencies have experimented with the idea of a produce prescription over the years. Now, a new study simulates what would happen if patients with diabetes an...
A Little Drinking Won't Help Prevent Obesity, Diabetes
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2023
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Having a couple of drinks a day won't protect you from obesity or diabetes, a new study suggests.
Everybody knows that heavy drinking isn't good for your health, but whether moderate alcohol consumption is protective or harmful is still open for debate, researchers say.<...
Weight-Loss Surgery Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for Years: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2023
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Gastric bypass surgery is a potential long-term cure for type 2 diabetes, especially if the procedure is performed before the disease progresses, a new study argues.
Among a large group of obese people with type 2 diabetes, about half achieved remission for an average se...
New Drugs Line Up to Challenge Ozempic, Wegovy for Weight Loss
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2023
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After drugmaker Novo Nordisk tweaked its diabetes drug Ozempic into Wegovy — a formulation expressly designed to help users shed pounds — sales of both drugs skyrocketed.
Other pharmaceutical giants took notice, and over the past weekend the results of multiple clini...
1.3 Billion People Worldwide Could Have Diabetes by 2050
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 23, 2023
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Diabetes is skyrocketing, with more than 500 million people of all ages living with the disease today and the number of cases worldwide projected to hit 1.3 billion in the next 30 years.
"The rapid rate at which diabetes is growing is not only alarming but also challengi...
FDA Approves New Drugs to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved two drugs that have been used in adults with type 2 diabetes for years for use in children aged 10 and up.
The approvals of Jardiance (empagliflozin) and Synjardy (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) provid...
Fasting Later in Day Might Be Key to Controlling Blood Sugar: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2023
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Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to the lengthy list of health benefits associated with this style of eating.
Now, a new, small study suggests that one type of intermittent fasting — early time-restricted eating — may be key for preventing type 2 diabet...
There's a Best Time of Day to Exercise for Folks With Type 2 Diabetes
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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If you're one of the millions of folks living with type 2 diabetes, you know that regular exercise can help you keep your blood sugar in check.
Now, new research suggests that working out in the afternoon may help maximize these benefits.
The new study wasn't ...
One-Time Endoscopic Treatment Might Replace Insulin for People With Type 2 Diabetes
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2023
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Could a one-hour procedure that involves zapping a part of the intestines mean no more insulin for millions of folks with type 2 diabetes?
Maybe, according to a small study scheduled for presentation next week at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in Chicago.
The ...
Have Type 2 Diabetes? Switching Daily Beverages Could Add Years to Your Life
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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Put down that sugary soda. It could be deadly, particularly if you have type 2 diabetes.
A nearly two-decade-long study linked high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages...
Too Many 'Bad' Carbs, Too Much Meat: Diet Choices Are Driving Rise in Type 2 Diabetes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2023
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Most cases of type 2 diabetes can be linked to making poor food choices, a new study finds.
Researchers from Tufts University in Boston linked poor diet to 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes — about 70% of new diagnoses globally — in 2018.
The biggest impact ...
Fasting Diet Could Help Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2023
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Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to its laundry list of potential health benefits -- from weight loss to longevity.
Now, new research suggests that it may beat low-calorie diets when it comes to preventing type 2 diabetes in high-risk people.
Folks who only...
Have Type 2 Diabetes? Switch to Plant-Based, Lower-Carb Diet to Boost Life Span
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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Cutting some carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes live longer -- as long as they are swapping sugar for vegetables instead of steak, new research suggests.
The study, of more than 10,000 U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes, found that those who ate relatively ...
Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults.
Asian or Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic children had higher rates, the
Too Few Americans With Diabetes Are Getting Recommended Meds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2023
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Most Americans with type 2 diabetes are candidates for newer, pricey medications, but few are getting them, a new government study shows.
Researchers found that of U.S. adults with the blood sugar disease, over 80% could stand to benefit from the medications, based on re...
Delivering a Plus-Sized Baby Could Be Sign of Diabetes Risk
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2023
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Women who give birth to bigger-than-average babies are susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study suggests.
Large-for-gestational age infants are defined as those weighing 8 pounds or more, said lead study author
Vitamin D Could Be Weapon Against Type 2 Diabetes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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Vitamin D supplements are typically used to guard against bone loss and fractures, but new research offers up another possibility: For folks with pre-diabetes, they may help lower the chances of a full diabetes diagnosis.
Across three clinical trials, investigators found...
Artificial Pancreas Device May Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2023
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An artificial pancreas has long been considered the holy grail for people with type 1 diabetes, and new research suggests a more convenient version of this technology may...
1 in 4 Kids With Type 2 Diabetes Isn't Obese
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2022
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It's easy to blame the childhood obesity epidemic for growing cases of type 2 diabetes, but a new study finds nearly one-quarter of all diagnoses are not related to obesity.
Cutting Carbs Could Cut Your Risk for Diabetes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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People at risk for developing diabetes could help themselves now by eating fewer carbs, according to new research.
While low-carb diets are a common next step for someone diagnosed with the disease, people who are
Permanently Bent 'Trigger Finger' Can Be Hallmark of Diabetes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2022
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A finger that “locks” can be a telltale sign of another condition: Diabetes.
Researchers suspected that this trigger finger, often in the ring fin...
Over a Million Americans Are Rationing Insulin Due to High Cost
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2022
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More than 1 million Americans with diabetes have to ration lifesaving insulin because they can't afford it, a new study shows.
Many people del...
Years of Diabetes Could Speed Onset of Menopause
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2022
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The earlier a woman is diagnosed with diabetes, the sooner she may enter menopause, new research shows.
Rates of diabetes have grown steadily, so researchers wanted to understand the long-term implications of
Not Just Obesity: Everyone May Have a 'Fat Threshold' for Type 2 Diabetes
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2022
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If you are one of the millions of people with type 2 diabetes, losing weight can help reverse the blood sugar disease even if you aren't overweight or obese, new research reveals.
Here's the proof: 70% of...
Big Studies Test Effectiveness of Common Diabetes Meds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2022
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Two common diabetes medications seem to outperform two others when it comes to controlling blood sugar levels, a large U.S. trial has found.
The trial of more than 5,000 people with type 2 ...
A Honey of a Study: Well-Fed Bears Give Clues to Human Diabetes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2022
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Every year, hibernating bears are able to feast, pack on a huge amount of weight and then lie around for months -- all without suffering the health consequence of diabetes. Now researchers are closer to understanding their secret.
Scientists with the Washington State Uni...
Late Bedtimes Could Raise Your Odds for Diabetes, Heart Trouble
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2022
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If you're constantly burning the midnight oil, you may be setting yourself up for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
When compared with folks who go to bed early and wake with the sun, night owls are more likely to be insulin-resistant, a new study finds. When the body d...
Have a Cuppa: Tea Might Lower Your Odds for Diabetes
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2022
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Now might be a good time to brew another cup of tea.
Researchers studying the impact of tea found that drinking four or more cups of black, g...
Experimental Insulin-in-a-Pill Shows Promise in Rat Study
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2022
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People with type 1 diabetes who need to inject insulin a few times a day could eventually be switching to an easier-to-take tablet that dissolves inside the cheek.
Canadian re...
Too Often, Diabetes & Hearing Loss Go Together
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 3, 2022
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Though it's not clear how diabetes may be related to
Certain Painkillers Raise Heart Failure Risk in People With Type 2 Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2022
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People with type 2 diabetes might face a substantially increased risk of heart failure if they take ibuprofen or some other type of nonsteroidal anti-in...
Fasting Diet Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2022
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Intermittent fasting might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar levels, a new study has found.
People with diabetes who restricted their eating to within a daily 10-hour window wound up with blood sugar levels in the normal range for about th...
Diabetes May Mean Worse Long-Term Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2022
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Breast cancer is tough to beat, but if you also have diabetes and poor blood sugar control your long-term risk of death rises, researchers report.
Their study included 48...
Do You Live in a 'Hot Spot' for Diabetes Complications?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2022
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Texas and Florida are big U.S. centers for Americans dealing with short- and long-term diabetes complications, a new study shows.
The findings could help direct support to people who need it the most, according to the researchers.
"Our analysis has enabled us to cr...
Could Herpes Viruses Help Drive Type 2 Diabetes?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2022
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Certain common viruses, including the genital herpes virus, might contribute to the risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study hints.
Type 2 diabetes is a highly prevalent disease, with older age and obesity being two of the major risk factors. Now the
How Empty Cupboards Can Raise Diabetes Risk
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2022
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Young adults who struggle to afford food face an increased risk of diabetes later in life, possibly due...
Avoiding Diabetes May Include Avoiding Meat
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2022
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Eating a healthy plant-based diet may help you head off type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
Healthy plant-based foods include fruits, v...
1 in 4 Adults Has Liver Disorder That Ups Heart Risks
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2022
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Alcohol abuse is a known cause of liver disease. But one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition not connected to drinking that ups the risk of heart disease, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.
Rise in Birth Defects for Babies Whose Fathers Took Common Diabetes Drug
- Amy Norton
- March 29, 2022
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Babies born to fathers who were taking the common diabetes drug metformin may have a slightly increased risk of certain birth defects, a large new study suggests.
Among over 1 million babies...
Girls With Type 2 Diabetes at Higher Risk for Ovarian Cysts
- February 16, 2022
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Here's yet another consequence of America's childhood obesity epidemic: New research shows that girls with type 2 diabetes can set themselves up for developing a condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Gruesome Warning Images on Soda Labels Could Cut Consumption
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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Images of fat-laden, diseased hearts and blackened, rotting feet might be the last thing you expect to see on the label of a can of soda that your child desperately wants, but would such drastic health warnings about the long-term dangers of sugar stop you from buying it?
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Did Your Gene Screen Turn Up Dangerous DNA? Study Finds Real Risk Is Low
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2022
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Most gene variants that have been labeled "pathogenic" may make only a small difference in a person's risk of actually developing disease, a new study suggests.
How Many Steps to Walk Away From Diabetes?
- Robert Preidt
- January 25, 2022
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When older people cut back on physical activity, their risk of type 2 diabetes rises. But walking regularly can help, a new study suggests.
The more steps you take -- and the more intensely you walk -- the lower your odds for
Insulin Isn't the Only Blood Sugar Regulator
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2022
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Scientists have known for 100 years that insulin is the body's main mechanism for controlling blood sugar levels, but researchers have now discovered a second hormone does the same job a bit differently -- and they say it could be a new target for treating diabetes.
The ...
'Benign' Adrenal Gland Tumors Might Cause Harm to Millions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2022
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Millions of people are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and don't even know it, due to a hidden hormone problem in their bodies.
As many as 1 in 10 people have a non-cancerous tumor on one or both of their adrenal glands that could cause the g...
Many Overweight Kids Already Have Hardened Arteries, Diabetes
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2021
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If your children struggle with their weight, new research suggests they may also suffer from diseases once seen only in adults.
Stiffening of the arteries, which can lead to early heart attacks and strokes, and type 2 diabetes were found in many of the more than 600 obes...
Risk of Vision Trouble Rises in Children With Type 2 Diabetes
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- December 9, 2021
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A condition called "diabetic retinopathy" often threatens the vision of adults with diabetes, but new research suggests that kids with type 2 diabetes may be particularly vulnerable to the vision-robbing complication.
In fact, these kids were nearly twice as likely to de...
Psychiatric Disorders and Type 2 Diabetes Often Go Together
- Robert Preidt
- November 30, 2021
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According to new research, people with psychiatric disorders often have to deal with another trouble: Higher rates of type 2 diabetes than the general population.
"Increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes among individuals with a psychiatric disorder suggests that these c...