Connection between blood glucose and heart disease unclear The University of Cambridge in England reviewed the results from 73 different studies about the effects of blood glucose on a person’s risk of heart disease, and found some interesting results. Doctors have used A1C as a way to measure [...]
Blood glucose “selfies” increase diabetes awareness Diabetes.co.uk has launched a new campaign of blood glucose “selfies” in order to raise awareness and money for diabetes research. This was inspired by Cancer Research UK’s very successful “No makeup selfie” campaign, which raised [...]
New study shows that higher weight may be healthier for older adults The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recently reported on a study by Australia’s Deakin University, which shows that people over 65 may be healthier with a higher weight. The study shows that, over this age, those who [...]
New device measures both blood glucose and A1C MyStar Extra is a new blood glucose meter that doesn’t stop at just monitoring your blood glucose level. It also figures out an estimated A1C level using new technology. Instead of just taking an average based on the results of tests, MyStar Extra [...]
No good evidence for “early Alzheimer’s test” There has been a lot of reporting about a possible early test for Alzheimer’s disease developed at the University of Texas Medical School. The researchers believe it is close to 90% effective. But, only those who already showed symptoms [...]
Pollution May be to Blame for Poor Health in Some Obese People Health experts have long known that a percentage of obese people stay healthy throughout their lives, regardless of their weight. This means that, unlike many obese people, they do not suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart [...]
New medicine combo helps those with diabetes control blood glucose levels Metformin alone has shown to be very effective in lowering blood glucose levels in those with diabetes. However, a recent study suggests that metformin along with the medicine vildagliptin is a powerful partnership in the [...]
Diabetes during pregnancy may increase heart disease risk Gestational diabetes, or diabetes you get during pregnancy, can put both you and your baby at higher risk for getting type 2 diabetes later in life. However, a recent study found that those moms that get gestational diabetes may also be [...]
Inpatient diabetes teaching may reduce trips to the hospital Outpatient diabetes teaching from your healthcare provider has shown to increase compliance to medicine regimens and improve blood glucose levels. However, many people with diabetes may not have access to such outpatient care on a [...]
Anemia increases risk of dementia Anemia occurs when you have a low number of iron-rich red blood cells in your body. Nearly one-fourth of people 65 years of age or older develop anemia, which can cause weakness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. A recent report has found that those with anemia [...]
Those with diabetes and thyroid disorder require early insulin > Those with type 2 diabetes are often treated with other medicine regimens and lifestyle changes first before insulin is added to their diabetes care routine. A recent study has found though that those with diabetes and thyroid [...]
Too much weight gain can be a bad thing, even when pregnant When you are pregnant you may have many cravings, which in turn may lead to overeating for you and your bundle of joy. However, weight gain while you are pregnant should be controlled to avoid any health problems during pregnancy and at [...]
Being obese, or 10-percent or more of normal weight, can place you at greater risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Therefore, it is important to eat healthy, stay active, and stay on top of your doctor’s visits to keep weight at a healthy level. The sooner you adopt [...]
DNA link found in those with type 2 diabetes It has been thought that some people may be more prone to getting diabetes than others due to their family history. A recent study which looked at the DNA, or genetic code, of nearly 200,000 people with and without diabetes found that this thought may be [...]
It’s never too late to start leading a healthy lifestyle, but it’s easier if you start living healthy young. Offer your child heart healthy foods such as fruits, veggies, low-fat dairy, and whole grains. Also, be sure to take your child to the doctor often to find out if your child is at risk [...]
