diabetes
Cuts to processed meat intake bring a range of health benefits
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
A study by researchers suggests that reducing processed meat consumption by one-third could prevent over 350,000 diabetes cases in the US over a decade, along with tens of thousands of fewer cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer cases.
Speed Counts When Walking To Beat Diabetes, Says New Study
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Nov, 2023
by Alex Muller
"While current strategies to increase total walking time are beneficial, it may also be reasonable to encourage people to walk at faster speeds to further increase the health benefits of walking."
Diabetes Breakthrough Restores Insulin Production Using Existing Drug
Posted in Medicine on 26th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
In principle, a single course of this kind of drug over a few days could replace the need for regular insulin shots in diabetics.
An artificial pancreas has been trialed in patients with type 2 diabetes
Posted in Medicine on 5th Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller
A successful trial means that hopefully this technology will one day be able to give diabetes patients the same life and ability as those who don't have the condition. This is a very big step in that direction.
To assess diabetic nerve damage, look in the eyes
Posted in Medicine on 4th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
Approximately half of the people who have had type 2 diabetes for over 10 years experience a decrease in nerve function, which typically begins in their feet.