There’s new research indicating that mixing carbs and artificial sweeteners can alter your sensitivity to sweet tastes, possibly impacting insulin sensitivity. Understanding taste Taste doesn’t just allow us to enjoy food and drinks, it plays a role in maintaining our health. When we taste something sweet, it allows our bodies to release insulin into the … Continue reading Mixing Artificial Sweeteners and Carbs May Affect Insulin Sensitivity
Could a diabetes breakthrough come in the form of better technology and techniques? New research says yes. Innovations in microscopy Until recently, quality images of GLP1R—a receptor protein on beta cells—have been elusive. These specialized cells in the pancreas and some brain cells produce insulin, making them vital to diabetes researchers. But because of the … Continue reading Microscopy Breakthrough Will Aid Diabetes Research
Although nothing is completely off-limits for diabetics, some foods—such as vegetables—should be a central focus of a healthy diet. But not all vegetables are created equal when it comes to diabetes; some have more fiber, proteins and nitrates and are lower on the glycemic index (GI). Here are some of the best vegetables for diabetics … Continue reading Top 5 Vegetables for Diabetics
If you’re worried about diabetes, you may want to start by cutting out ultra-processed foods. New research has found that in addition to sugary drinks, foods with more additives and preservatives may raise the risk. This includes packaged snacks and ready-made meals. Studying diabetes A team of researchers from the Epidemiology and Statistics Research Center—University … Continue reading Ultra-processed Foods May Increase Diabetes Risk
A 2013 meta-analysis of 12,626 people found a link between diabetes and anxiety. Estimates report that anxiety affects approximately 40% of diabetics. But what would cause the correlation between the two? Healthcare professionals put together a list of ways diabetes may cause or contribute to anxiety. Possible causes For people with diabetes, it can be … Continue reading Diabetes May Cause Anxiety
There’s new evidence that a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, metformin, may also help promote healthy aging. A diabetes drug’s anti-aging effects Previous research found that metformin might help a variety of conditions, including cancer, obesity, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome. The diabetes drug also appears to have the ability to … Continue reading Diabetes Drug Has Anti-Aging Effects
New research has found that, for people with diabetes, eating to match your biological clock may be more beneficial. Standard diabetes advice It’s common for doctors to advice type 2 diabetes to eat smaller, more frequent meals at regular intervals; up to six times per day. But this approach has been known to cause problems, … Continue reading Eating to Match Biological Clock May Help Diabetes
Anyone at risk for diabetes should take note: new research presented at The Society for Endocrinology Annual Conference found that anti-inflammatory drugs appear to increase the risk for diabetes. Studying anti-inflammatories and diabetes Teams of researchers from the University of Oxford and Sapienza University in Italy recruiting healthy male volunteers to take either 10 milligrams … Continue reading Anti-inflammatories May Increase Diabetes Risk
There’s new evidence that a compound in avocados may help people with diabetes due to a unique fat molecule that reduces insulin resistance. How avocados help insulin resistance Researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada studied mice to see if AvoB, the fat molecule that’s unique to avocado, could help with insulin resistance. For … Continue reading Research: A Compound in Avocados May Help Diabetes
Men with type 2 diabetes might have been told that losing weight would help lower their risk of cardiovascular problems. But what if you gain the weight back? Do the benefits stick around? A new study says no. Analyzing diabetes, weight regain and cardiovascular health A team of scientists from Tufts University and the University … Continue reading Diabetes and Weight Regain Reduces Cardiovascular Benefits
