Can Pharmacist Coaching Help People Control Their Diabetes Better?
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Why Your Metabolism Matters: Liver Disease and Cancer Risk
Researchers studied over 24,000 American adults to understand how metabolic syndrome—a condition involving weight gain, high blood sugar, and unhealthy …
Read MoreOne Man's 10-Year Success Controlling Diabetes Without Pills
A 49-year-old man from South Asia was able to control his type 2 diabetes for an entire decade without taking any medication by following a low-carbohydrate …
Read MoreA Gut Protein That Blocks Weight Loss Hormones in Obese Mice
Scientists discovered that obese mice produce too much of a protein called TMPRSS2 in their intestines, which interferes with hormones that help control blood …
Read MoreSpecial Tea Compounds May Help Fight Obesity and Weight Gain
Researchers discovered that special compounds found in tea leaves might help people lose weight and improve their metabolism. Scientists used a new method to …
Read MoreNew Guide Helps Doctors Manage Diabetes During Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery can help people with type 2 diabetes feel better and sometimes even stop needing diabetes medicine. But managing blood sugar during surgery …
Read MoreNew Discovery: How Your Liver Controls Blood Sugar Levels
Scientists found that a protein in your liver called HuR acts like a master switch for controlling blood sugar. When your body faces challenges like fasting, …
Read MoreAcupuncture Helped Stop Uncontrolled Arm Movements in One Patient
A patient with uncontrolled shaking movements in their right arm caused by high blood sugar received acupuncture treatment combined with careful blood sugar …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural compound called gentiopicroside (GPS) from plants to see if it could help mice with type 2 diabetes. The mice were given a …
Read MoreTwo Popular Diabetes Drugs: Which Works Better With Diet?
Researchers compared two injectable medications—semaglutide and dulaglutide—to see which one works better when combined with a reduced-calorie diet for people …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Works Better Than Low-Fat Diet for Heart Health
Researchers looked at 11 different studies involving almost 6,000 people to compare two popular diets: the Mediterranean diet and the low-fat diet. Both diets …
Read MoreHow Ponies' Bodies Control Blood Sugar Throughout the Day
Researchers studied how ponies' bodies manage blood sugar and insulin levels over a full 24-hour period. They found that special hormones called GLP-1 and GIP …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compounds May Help Control Blood Sugar Before Diabetes
When your body struggles to control blood sugar levels, it's called dysglycemia—a warning sign that can lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This …
Read MoreSpecial Rice Flour Helps Control Blood Sugar in Diabetic Mice
Researchers created a new type of rice flour by adding a fiber called inulin to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar better. In a study with …
Read MoreCan Semaglutide Really Help With Diabetes and Weight Loss?
Semaglutide, a popular diabetes medication also known as Ozempic, has become widely used around the world. This review examines what the scientific evidence …
Read MoreProbiotics and Turmeric Together Don't Work Better for Blood Sugar
Researchers tested whether probiotics (healthy bacteria) and curcumin (a compound from turmeric) could help control blood sugar and reduce cell damage in rats …
Read MoreHow Exercise Helps Fix Broken Sugar-Control Cells in Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists discovered a new reason why people with type 2 diabetes struggle to control their blood sugar. They found that a protein called BAF60C becomes less …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes?
Researchers looked at 30 different studies involving 2,627 people with type 2 diabetes to see if taking vitamin D supplements could help control blood sugar …
Read MoreSpecial Tea Compound Helps Control Blood Sugar by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in a traditional Chinese tea called Fu brick tea may help people with type 2 diabetes. In a study with …
Read MoreNew Way to Make Healthier Grains That Won't Spike Blood Sugar
Scientists found a clever way to change kodo millet starch (a grain) by treating it with heat and sound waves, then mixing it with quercetin (a plant compound …
Read MoreCan Algae-Based Protein Help Your Health and the Planet?
Scientists reviewed hundreds of studies about special proteins found in algae to see if they could help people stay healthy. These algae proteins appear to …
Read MoreDoes the Type of Protein You Eat Affect Your Diabetes Risk?
Researchers wanted to know if eating different types of protein—like red meat, chicken, or plant-based foods—affects how your body handles blood sugar and …
Read MoreLow-Carb, High-Fat Diets May Help Control Blood Sugar Markers
Researchers looked at eating patterns from nearly 20,000 American adults over 20 years to understand how different diets affect insulin resistance—a condition …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Control Blood Sugar Levels
Researchers studied quercetin, a natural substance found in plants, to see if it could help control blood sugar levels. Using fruit flies as a model, they …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Mice Lose Weight and Control Blood Sugar
Scientists created a special type of bacteria in the lab that might help fight type 2 diabetes. They tested it on mice that were overweight and had trouble …
Read MoreDiabetes May Weaken Jaw Bone: What Dental X-Rays Reveal
Researchers studied how type 2 diabetes affects the strength and quality of jaw bone in men and women. They compared healthy people with diabetic patients and …
Read MoreDoes Skipping Meals Help Control Blood Sugar? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at multiple studies comparing different ways of eating less frequently (called intermittent fasting) to see which methods work best for …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: Sleep and Snacking During Pregnancy Diabetes
Researchers studied 34 pregnant women with gestational diabetes to understand how eating and sleeping habits affect blood sugar levels overnight and in the …
Read MoreWhy Some PCOS Patients Sleep Poorly on Keto Diets
Researchers studied 220 women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) who tried a ketogenic diet to see why some developed sleep problems. They found that …
Read MoreA Special Fat That May Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered that a type of fat called nonadecanoic acid (C19:0) might help your body handle blood sugar better and prevent type 2 diabetes. …
Read MoreCan a Strict Low-Carb Diet Help Prevent Diabetes?
Researchers tested whether combining a ketogenic diet (very low in carbs) with eating fewer calories could help people with prediabetes—a condition where blood …
Read MoreVitamin D Genes May Affect Pregnancy Blood Sugar Risk
Researchers investigated whether certain genes related to vitamin D processing in the body might influence the risk of developing gestational diabetes—a type …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Reduce Belly Fat and Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers looked at 50 different studies to see if vitamin D supplements could help people with obesity and metabolic syndrome—a condition involving excess …
Read MoreFermented Soybeans and Grains May Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether fermented black soybeans and a grain called adlay could help mice on unhealthy diets lose weight and improve their metabolism. The …
Read MoreTwo Treatments Work Better Together for Sleep Apnea
Researchers looked at 34 different studies involving nearly 4,000 people to compare two main treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition where …
Read MoreBelly Massage May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes Like Medicine
Researchers tested a traditional belly massage technique called Mo-Rubbing on mice with type 2 diabetes. They found that the massage worked almost as well as a …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Can Help Control Blood Sugar and Weight
Scientists discovered that a special protein in your intestines called IL-22 plays an important role in controlling blood sugar levels and preventing weight …
Read MoreIntense Workouts Plus Dieting Beat Either One Alone for Prediabetes
Researchers studied 68 adults with prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet diabetic—to see what works best to reverse it. …
Read MoreCan Allulose Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar Better?
Researchers are testing whether allulose, a new type of low-calorie sweetener, might help your body manage blood sugar and feel fuller longer. In this study, …
Read MoreNew Clue Found in How Diabetes Damages Your Kidneys
Researchers discovered that a protein called TRIM14 plays a major role in kidney damage caused by diabetes. When they studied diabetic rats and human kidney …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Struggles After Yo-Yo Dieting (And How to Fix It)
When people lose weight and gain it back repeatedly—called yo-yo dieting—their bodies struggle more than someone who stays at a stable weight. Scientists …
Read MoreHow Free Groceries Plus Coaching Help People Control Diabetes
Researchers tested whether giving people with diabetes free healthy groceries plus help from a community health worker could improve their blood sugar control. …
Read MoreVitamin D and Blood Sugar Control in Older Adults with Diabetes
Researchers studied 180 older adults (ages 60+) to understand how vitamin D levels affect blood sugar control and muscle health in people with type 2 diabetes. …
Read MoreYoung Adults with Cystic Fibrosis Need Better Care During Transition
Researchers looked at what happens to young adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) when they switch from children's hospitals to adult care centers. They studied 94 …
Read MoreHow a Protein in Fat Cells Affects Your Body's Blood Sugar Control
Scientists discovered that a protein called SIAH2 found in immune cells within fat tissue plays an important role in how your body handles blood sugar and …
Read MoreWalking Football Keeps Older Adults Healthy and Active
Researchers studied 32 adults over age 50 who played walking football twice a week for 9 months to see how it affected their health. Walking football is a …
Read MoreSugary Drinks vs. Sugary Foods: Which Matters More for Diabetes?
A new review looked at whether eating sugar causes type 2 diabetes. Scientists found something surprising: it's not really about how much sugar you eat …
Read MoreGut Bacteria From Pregnant Women With Diabetes Can Trigger Blood Sugar Problems in Mice
Researchers discovered that gut bacteria from pregnant women with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy) can transfer …
Read MoreChia Seed Oil May Help Control Blood Sugar in Obese People
Researchers studied whether chia seed oil could help people with obesity-related diabetes by looking at how it affects the body's iron levels and gut bacteria. …
Read MoreSpecial Tea and Millet Mix May Help Fight Weight Gain
Researchers tested a combination of Fu brick tea extract and millet in mice eating a high-fat diet to see if it could help with weight management. The mixture …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Your Body Handle Sugar Better
Researchers discovered that coptisine, a natural substance found in plants, might help people's bodies process sugar more effectively. In studies with mice and …
Read MoreSpecial Citrus Fiber May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers studied a special fiber from a type of citrus fruit called finger citron that grows in Guangdong, China. When this fiber is broken down by bacteria …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Kids' Blood Sugar Later
A new study found that when pregnant mice ate too much of certain amino acids called BCAAs (building blocks of protein), their grown-up offspring had trouble …
Read MoreNatural Compound May Help Protect Brain in Diabetes With Depression
Researchers studied a natural substance called nootkatone to see if it could help people who have both diabetes and depression. Using computer models and …
Read MoreDoes Eating Barley Help Control Blood Sugar?
Researchers looked at 31 different studies involving over 1,300 people to see if eating barley could help control blood sugar levels. Barley is a grain that …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diets May Help Your Body Handle Sugar Better
Researchers followed nearly 10,000 Brazilian adults for 8 years to see how eating fewer carbohydrates affected their health. They found that people who ate …
Read MoreWhat You Eat for Dinner May Affect Your Liver Health
Researchers studied how different dinner eating patterns affect people with fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the liver. They looked at …
Read MoreWhy a Diabetes Drug Works Better Than Scientists Thought
Scientists discovered that a popular diabetes medication works in a surprising way. The drug, called a DPP-4 inhibitor, helps control blood sugar and weight, …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb Mix May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Xiehuang San on mice with type 2 diabetes to understand how it works. After four weeks of …
Read MoreWeekly Diabetes Pill Works Better Than Daily Dose in New Study
Researchers tested a new way to give a diabetes medication called alogliptin to see if taking it once a week instead of every day could work better and cause …
Read MoreVitamin D Pills May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetics
Researchers studied whether taking vitamin D supplements could help people with type 2 diabetes and extra weight manage their blood sugar better. Over 12 …
Read MoreCan Changing Just Breakfast Help Control Blood Sugar?
Researchers are testing whether people with type 2 diabetes can better control their blood sugar by simply changing what they eat at breakfast—without …
Read MorePhone Coaching Plus Nurse Help Improves Heart Health in Middle-Aged Adults
Researchers tested whether combining personal nurse counseling with smartphone coaching could help middle-aged Chinese adults in Hong Kong eat better and …
Read MoreToo Much Salt May Increase Your Risk of Prediabetes
Researchers studied over 57,000 Korean adults to understand how much salt they ate and whether it connected to prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar levels …
Read MoreWeight Loss Helps Your Heart Even Without Changing Body Shape
Scientists studied two groups of people who lost weight through diet and exercise changes. They wanted to know if the health improvements came from losing fat …
Read MoreHow to Fight Insulin Resistance: Medicines and Lifestyle Changes
Insulin resistance—when your body doesn't respond well to insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar—is becoming more common as people age. A new review of …
Read MoreAncient Herbal Formula May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers studied a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Ge-Lian Qi-Shen decoction to understand how it helps treat fatty liver disease. Using mice fed …
Read MoreHow Your Food Choices Change Your Genes and Affect Blood Sugar
Scientists studied nearly 1,700 adults to understand how the foods we eat can change how our genes work, which affects our body's ability to control blood …
Read MoreNew Probiotic from Cheese May Help Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Scientists discovered a helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum in Egyptian cottage cheese that might help people with metabolic syndrome—a …
Read MoreMilk and Timing: How Dairy Helps Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers studied whether eating dairy products at specific times of day could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar better. Twenty-five …
Read MoreNew Diabetes Drugs Work Differently in Your Body When You Eat Fatty Foods
Scientists tested two experimental drugs (pimozide and PSSI-51) that might help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. They gave these drugs to …
Read MoreHow Your Cells Clean Themselves to Protect Blood Sugar Control
Scientists discovered that a natural cleaning process inside your cells, called autophagy, helps protect the cells that make insulin even when you eat a lot of …
Read MoreCan Eating Only During a 10-Hour Window Help People With Metabolic Syndrome?
Researchers are testing whether time-restricted eating—eating all your food within a 10-hour window and fasting for 14 hours—could help people with metabolic …
Read MoreNew Surgery Combo Helps Obese Rats Lose Weight and Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a new surgical approach combining two procedures on obese rats to see if it could help them lose weight and improve their metabolism. The …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Need to Watch Their Blood Sugar for Bone Health
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion. As people with CF live longer thanks to new treatments, doctors are noticing they're …
Read MoreBlood Sugar Control Matters for Dialysis Patients with Diabetes
Researchers in Turkey studied over 5,000 patients on kidney dialysis who also have diabetes to understand how well they control their blood sugar and what …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Teen Blood Sugar Control
Researchers studied nearly 3,800 Korean teenagers to understand how vitamin D affects their body's ability to control blood sugar. They found that most teens …
Read MoreMustard Seeds May Help Protect Pancreas in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether mustard seed extract could help protect the pancreas in rats with diabetes. The pancreas makes insulin, a hormone that controls …
Read MoreWhy Your Weight Matters More as You Get Older
Researchers followed over 2,500 older adults in China for 5 years to see how their weight affected their blood pressure and blood sugar levels. They found that …
Read MoreHow Your Pancreas Cells Talk to Release Insulin
Scientists discovered that two types of cells in your pancreas communicate with each other to control how much insulin gets released into your blood. When you …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herbs Work Better as Tiny Particles for Diabetes
Researchers studied a traditional Chinese herbal mixture called Zhimu-Huangbai that has been used for centuries to treat type 2 diabetes. They discovered that …
Read MoreWatermelon Juice May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether African watermelon juice could help manage type 2 diabetes in rats. They found that watermelon juice reduced blood sugar levels and …
Read MoreExercise and Food Classes Help Teens Lower Heart Disease Risk
Researchers tested whether combining exercise classes with nutrition education could help overweight and obese teenagers improve their heart health. Over 10 …
Read MoreA Body Chemical That Helps Fight Weight Gain and Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists discovered that a natural chemical in your body called monoamine oxidase A (MAO A) helps protect against weight gain and blood sugar problems when …
Read MoreCan the Keto Diet Help Your Heart and Liver? What Mouse Studies Show
Scientists tested whether the ketogenic diet (keto) could help obese mice with heart and liver problems. They found that keto helped reduce liver fat and …
Read MoreEating Better Carbs May Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers compared 121 people with fatty liver disease to 119 healthy people to understand how different types of carbohydrates affect liver health. They …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herbs May Help Protect Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers tested two traditional Chinese herbs—Astragali radix (Huangqi) and Salviae miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Danshen)—to see if they could help …
Read MoreAdding Healthy Eating to Diabetes Medicine Works Better
Researchers tested whether adding a Mediterranean diet and nutritional supplements to a diabetes medicine called dapagliflozin would help patients even more. …
Read MoreEating Less Food Helps People Lose Weight and Feel Healthier
Researchers combined results from 17 different studies involving over 1,000 adults with obesity to see what happens when people eat fewer calories. The good …
Read MoreThe Perfect Food Balance During Pregnancy Helps Babies and Moms
Scientists discovered that what pregnant mice eat—not just how much—dramatically affects their babies' health and the mother's ability to control blood sugar. …
Read MoreSpecial Ginseng May Help Aging Bodies Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a specially treated red ginseng product on older mice to see if it could help with aging-related health problems. They found that the …
Read MoreHow Poor Nutrition During Pregnancy May Affect Diabetes Risk Later
Scientists discovered that when pregnant rats don't get enough protein, it changes tiny molecules in their pancreas cells that help control blood sugar. These …
Read MoreHow Better Blood Sugar Control Helped Heal Stubborn Skin Infections
A 36-year-old man with poorly controlled diabetes kept getting painful boils (skin infections) over and over again. He also had high blood pressure, kidney …
Read MoreAcupuncture May Help Diabetic Rats Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers tested whether a special type of acupuncture called electroacupuncture could help rats with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar and fat …
Read MoreHow Diet and Exercise Change Your Gut Bacteria to Help Control Diabetes
Scientists reviewed 11 studies to understand how eating healthy foods and exercising can help people with type 2 diabetes by changing the bacteria in their …
Read MoreNew Nasal Spray Shows Promise for Heart Disease in Diabetes
Researchers developed a new nasal spray containing carvedilol, a heart medication, designed to work better and last longer in the body. In tests with rats that …
Read MoreFish Oil May Help Your Heart and Muscles Work Better
Scientists reviewed recent studies about omega-3 fatty acids (the healthy fats found in fish) and how they affect your heart and muscles. They found that …
Read MoreCan the Keto Diet Help Treat Serious Diseases?
Scientists are looking at whether the ketogenic diet—a way of eating that's very low in carbs and high in fat—might help treat diseases beyond epilepsy. This …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Supplements May Help Control Blood Sugar
Researchers reviewed 48 studies about special supplements containing helpful bacteria (probiotics and synbiotics) and how they affect blood sugar control in …
Read MoreTwo Drugs Together May Protect Eyes from Diabetes Damage
Researchers tested whether two medications called nebivolol and tadalafil could protect the eyes of rats with insulin resistance—a condition where the body …
Read MoreBelieving in Yourself Helps Control Diabetes Better
Researchers in Oman studied 225 adults with type 2 diabetes to understand how confident people feel about managing their disease and whether that confidence …
Read MoreEating Order and Phone Apps Help Pregnant Women Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested whether eating foods in a specific order—fiber and vegetables first, then protein, then carbohydrates last—combined with tracking meals on a …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Compounds May Help Fight Obesity in New Research
Scientists reviewed 40 animal studies to see if postbiotics—special compounds made by gut bacteria—could help with weight loss and metabolism. Animals that …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent Diabetes? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 31 studies involving nearly 4,000 people with prediabetes to see if taking vitamin D supplements could help prevent type 2 diabetes. They …
Read MoreCan L-Arginine Help Repair Pancreases Damaged by Type 1 Diabetes?
Researchers tested whether a supplement called L-arginine could help repair pancreas damage in rats with type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes damages the pancreas …
Read MoreA Fermented Drink Ingredient May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers tested a special substance from kefir (a fermented milk drink) to see if it could help rats with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better. …
Read MoreTropical Fruit Extract Shows Promise for Lowering Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers tested a fruit extract from the Syzygium samarangense plant (also called water apple) on diabetic rats to see if it could help control blood sugar …
Read MoreEating Rye Bread Changes Your Body Chemistry in Healthy Ways
Scientists studied what happens when people with obesity eat high-fiber rye instead of regular wheat bread for 12 weeks. They discovered that rye changes the …
Read MoreSimple Questions Work as Well as Expensive Tests for Erectile Dysfunction
Researchers studied 139 men with erectile dysfunction to see if a simple questionnaire could work as well as an expensive, complicated test. They compared …
Read MorePhone Apps Help People with Diabetes Lose Weight and Feel Better
Researchers looked at 13 different studies about using phone apps and wearable devices to help people with type 2 diabetes and extra weight. They found that …
Read MoreTwo New Gut Bacteria Could Help Fight Inflammation and Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered two new types of bacteria living in human gut that show promise as natural health helpers. These bacteria, found in a healthy person's …
Read MoreWhy Fiber is Your Body's Best Friend: What Science Says
Fiber is a part of plant foods that your body can't digest, but it's incredibly important for your health. Scientists have found that eating enough fiber can …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Worse Blood Sugar Control in Diabetes
Researchers studied 148 adults with type 2 diabetes to understand how vitamin D levels affect blood sugar control and heart health. They found that people with …
Read MorePlant Compounds That May Help Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Researchers reviewed studies on natural plant substances that might help your body handle sugar and fat better after eating. These plant compounds, called …
Read MoreTwo Plant Compounds May Help Control Blood Sugar in Rats
Researchers tested two natural plant compounds called syringol and guaiacol to see if they could help reduce high blood sugar and related damage in rats fed an …
Read MoreCan Cooking Classes Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes?
Researchers in Japan are testing whether a special program that combines cooking classes with lessons about nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress can help …
Read MoreGetting Enough Vitamins May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers studied over 9,300 adults in Malaysia to see if getting enough vitamins in their diet could help prevent type 2 diabetes. They found that most …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent and Manage Diabetes?
Researchers reviewed what we know about vitamin D's role in three types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (which happens during pregnancy). …
Read MoreLutein May Help Diabetes Medicine Work Better
Researchers discovered that lutein, a natural substance found in leafy green vegetables, might make metformin (a common diabetes medicine) work even better at …
Read MoreSpecial Sugars That Feed Your Good Gut Bacteria
Scientists have discovered that certain types of simple sugars called oligosaccharides can do much more than just taste sweet. These special sugars help feed …
Read MoreCan Barberry Berries Help Your Heart and Weight?
Researchers looked at 11 studies involving 718 people to see if barberry supplements could help with heart health and weight. Barberry is a small red berry …
Read MoreFiber Foods May Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers reviewed nine studies about how eating more fiber affects your blood sugar and gut bacteria. Most people don't eat enough fiber, even though it's …
Read MoreNew Blood Test Could Help Catch Metabolic Problems in Kids Early
Researchers tested different blood markers to see which ones best predict metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems that increase disease risk—in nearly …
Read MoreSimple Lifestyle Changes Help Latino Adults Lower Blood Sugar
Researchers in Ecuador tested whether a 10-session program based on proven diabetes prevention methods could help Latino adults lower their blood sugar levels. …
Read MoreNew Supplement Shows Promise for Heart Health and Weight
Researchers tested a supplement called polyglucosamine L112 to see if it could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases heart disease …
Read MoreFermented Whey Products May Help Muscles, Heart Health, and Immunity
Researchers reviewed 12 scientific studies about fermented whey products—dairy foods that have been specially processed with helpful bacteria. They found that …
Read MoreVitamin D and Exercise Help Protect Muscles in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that combining vitamin D with medium-intensity weight training is especially effective at protecting and strengthening muscles in people …
Read MoreCitrus Extract Boosts Blood Sugar Control in Prediabetes
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement made from citrus fruits could help people with prediabetes (early warning signs of diabetes) who were already …
Read MorePlant Molecules in Food May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists discovered that a tiny molecule called miR166e, found naturally in fruits and vegetables, may help control type 2 diabetes in mice. When mice ate …
Read MoreVitamin D Boosts Diabetes Medicine Power in New Study
Researchers tested whether adding vitamin D to metformin—a common diabetes medication—could help protect the liver and control blood sugar better. They studied …
Read MoreCan Weight Loss Slow Down Your Body's Aging Clock?
Researchers wanted to know if losing weight could actually slow down how fast your body ages at the cellular level. They studied 144 people with obesity who …
Read MoreBetter Diabetes Education Helps Pregnant Women Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a new way to teach pregnant women with gestational diabetes about healthy eating. The teaching method combined two proven approaches: one …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Control Blood Sugar in Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers tested whether vitamin D could help mice with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. They found that mice receiving vitamin D …
Read MoreWhy Dates Are Nature's Healthy Snack for Your Body
Dates are packed with nutrients and natural compounds that may help protect your health in several ways. This review looked at dozens of studies about dates …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diets Help Type 2 Diabetes, But Benefits Don't Last
Researchers analyzed 27 studies involving nearly 2,900 people with type 2 diabetes to see if eating fewer carbohydrates helps control blood sugar. They found …
Read MorePine Nut Protein May Help Control Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers found that a special protein extracted from pine nut oil waste may help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. In studies …
Read MoreHospital Food Choices Affect Blood Sugar Control in Patients
When people are hospitalized, the type of diet they're given can affect how well their blood sugar stays controlled, according to a new study. Researchers …
Read MorePopular Vanadium Supplements May Change Your Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied what happens when people take high-dose vanadium supplements (a mineral promoted for blood sugar control) over a long time. Using mice, …
Read MoreA Brain Chemical That May Make Weight Gain Worse
Scientists discovered that a brain chemical called NPFFR2 might play a bigger role in obesity than previously thought. When researchers gave mice a high-fat, …
Read MoreSpecial Carbs That Digest Slowly May Help Fight Obesity
Researchers discovered that certain carbohydrates that break down slowly in your body might be better for weight management than regular white rice. In studies …
Read MoreUnusual Spine Calcification in Diabetic Patient: A Medical Case Study
Doctors reported an unusual case of a 46-year-old man who developed calcium deposits in his spine bones, particularly around the lower back area. The patient …
Read MoreEating More Fiber May Help Protect Your Liver if You Have Diabetes
Researchers tested whether eating more dietary fiber could help people with type 2 diabetes who also have fatty liver disease. They divided patients into three …
Read MoreEating More Fiber May Help Prevent Diabetes, Especially for Some People
Researchers studied 558 middle-aged men at risk for type 2 diabetes over three years to see how eating more fiber affected their diabetes risk. They discovered …
Read MoreCan People With Diabetes Understand Their Numbers?
Researchers across Europe are studying whether people with diabetes who use insulin pumps or multiple daily injections have the skills they need to manage …
Read MoreSpecial Carbon Powder May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested whether activated carbon—a special type of carbon powder—could help people with type 2 diabetes by changing the bacteria in their gut. They …
Read MoreQuick Workouts Plus Cinnamon Help Soldiers Lose Weight Faster
Researchers tested whether combining intense 8-minute workouts (called Tabata training) with cinnamon supplements could help soldiers lose weight and get …
Read MoreDoes Olive Oil Help Control Blood Sugar? What 51 Studies Reveal
Researchers combined results from 51 scientific studies involving over 4,300 people to see if olive oil helps control blood sugar and insulin levels. While …
Read MoreLong-Term Keto Diet May Harm Liver and Blood Sugar Control
Researchers studied what happens when mice eat a ketogenic (keto) diet for a long time. While the diet helped mice lose weight at first, the study found that …
Read MoreBerberine: A Plant Compound That May Help With Diabetes and Heart Health
Berberine is a natural substance found in plants that scientists are studying for its potential health benefits. Researchers reviewed many studies about …
Read MoreQuick Exercise Bursts Throughout the Day Work Better Than You Think
A major review of 162 studies involving researchers from 11 countries found that taking short exercise breaks (10 minutes or less) several times a day is an …
Read MoreWhy Your Muscle Type Matters More Than Amino Acids for Blood Sugar Control
Scientists compared two groups of healthy young adults to understand why some people struggle with blood sugar control while others don't. They discovered that …
Read MorePsyllium Fiber: A Natural Supplement That May Help Your Digestion and Heart
Psyllium husk is a natural fiber from plant seeds that's been used as a health supplement for years. Scientists have discovered it can help you feel fuller …
Read MoreCan Flaxseed Help Control Blood Sugar? Here's What Science Says
Researchers reviewed studies about flaxseed and diabetes to understand how this tiny seed might help manage blood sugar levels. Flaxseed contains special …
Read MoreCan a Special Fiber Supplement Help Pregnant Women with Blood Sugar Problems?
Researchers are testing whether a special type of fiber supplement called XOS inulin can help pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes (high blood sugar …
Read MoreSpicy Pepper Waste Could Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists discovered that a fiber found in leftover capsicum peppers (the waste from processing peppers) may help people with type 2 diabetes control their …
Read MoreGoji Berry Extract May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural compound from goji berries called LBP to see if it could help people with diabetes control their blood sugar better. Using lab …
Read MoreAI Could Help Predict How Your Body Handles Sugar After Meals
Scientists are exploring how artificial intelligence can predict how your blood sugar responds after eating different foods. Since everyone's body reacts …
Read MoreHow Different Diets Can Fix Your Body's Metabolism
Scientists reviewed tons of research about how the food we eat affects our body's ability to stay healthy. They found that eating certain types of diets—like …
Read MoreEye Problems May Signal Memory Issues in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers studied 100 people with type 2 diabetes to understand what signs might predict memory problems. Using advanced computer analysis, they discovered …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery Changes Hunger Hormones and Improves Metabolism
Researchers studied how a type of weight loss surgery affects the body's hunger signals and ability to control blood sugar in obese rats. They compared the …
Read MoreFasting May Help Strengthen Bones in People With Diabetes
Researchers discovered that intermittent fasting—eating during certain hours and fasting during others—may help people with diabetes build stronger bones. In a …
Read MoreNew Supplement Shows Promise for Blood Sugar Control in Obese Adults
Researchers tested a new supplement called pA1c®HI on 17 people with obesity to see if it could help their bodies handle blood sugar better. Half the group …
Read MoreJapanese Diet vs. Diabetes Pill: Which Works Better?
Researchers compared two different approaches to treating newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a modified traditional Japanese diet and a medication called …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Improve Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers looked at 25 studies involving 1,689 people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition where fat builds up in the liver. They …
Read MoreCan Chickpeas Help Control Blood Sugar and Prevent Diabetes?
Chickpeas are packed with special plant compounds called polyphenols and flavonoids that may help fight diabetes. This review looked at how chickpeas work in …
Read MoreWhy People With Diabetes Aren't Eating Enough Fiber (Even With Apps)
Researchers studied a diabetes app called DialBetesPlus to see how much fiber people were eating. Fiber is important for managing blood sugar levels. They …
Read MoreTwo Plant Compounds Together May Help Fight Obesity and Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers discovered that two natural compounds found in traditional Chinese herbs—berberine and wogonin—work together to reduce inflammation and improve how …
Read MoreAsian Herbs and Spices May Help Control Blood Sugar
Researchers reviewed studies about traditional Asian plant-based foods and herbs that might help people with type 2 diabetes. They found that ingredients like …
Read MoreWhy Some People Lose More Weight on Diabetes Drugs Than Others
Researchers studied 92 people with type 2 diabetes who started taking GLP-1 medications (drugs that help control blood sugar and weight). They wanted to …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Mix Helps Lower Both Cholesterol and Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a natural supplement combination on 359 people with heart and diabetes risk factors. The supplement contained two ingredients: Monacolin K …
Read MoreSpecial Diabetes Shakes Help Keep Blood Sugar Steady
Researchers in Colombia tested whether special nutrition shakes designed for people with diabetes could help keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range. Eleven …
Read MoreBetter Blood Sugar Control May Help You Stay Strong as You Age
Researchers studied over 26,000 Americans to understand how the body's ability to handle blood sugar affects weakness and frailty in older adults. They found …
Read MoreEating Less Often May Help Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
A new study from China looked at whether eating fewer calories on certain days could help people with type 2 diabetes get better. Researchers followed over …
Read MoreSpecial Oxygen Treatment Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes in Mice
Researchers tested a special oxygen treatment called hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on mice with type 2 diabetes to see if it could help control blood sugar …
Read MoreExercise and Healthy Eating Help Seniors Fight Inflammation
A new study of over 2,300 older adults found that staying physically active and eating well work together to keep inflammation and blood sugar levels healthy. …
Read MoreCan Better Carbs Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes?
Researchers are testing whether eating certain types of carbohydrates can help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better. The study will …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Protein Matters Less Than You Think
Researchers looked at when 7,625 American adults ate protein throughout the day and checked if the timing affected their diabetes risk and blood sugar control. …
Read MoreCan a Supplement Help Prevent Diabetes During Pregnancy?
Researchers in Qatar studied whether a natural supplement called myo-inositol could help prevent gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreCan Special Meal Shakes Help Control Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers are testing whether special meal replacement shakes designed for people with type 2 diabetes can help them lose weight and control their blood …
Read MoreHidden Health Powers in Wheat, Barley, and Rye
Wheat, barley, and rye contain special plant fibers called arabinoxylans and β-glucans that your body can use to stay healthy. Scientists reviewed hundreds of …
Read MoreNew Drug Combo Shows Promise for Fighting Obesity in Mice
Scientists created a new experimental drug by combining two compounds and turning it into tiny particles to help it work better in the body. When they tested …
Read MoreCan Selenium Help Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes?
Researchers combined results from four studies involving 230 pregnant women to see if taking selenium supplements could help manage gestational diabetes (high …
Read MoreA Blood Test That Predicts Heart Risk in People With Fatty Livers
Researchers studied over 6,500 people with fatty liver disease to understand how a specific blood test called the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) could …
Read MoreCan Acupuncture Help Protect Kidneys in Diabetic Rats?
Researchers tested whether acupuncture could help protect kidneys in rats with diabetes-related kidney disease. They used a special acupuncture technique …
Read MoreType 2 Diabetes During Pregnancy: What Moms Need to Know
When women with type 2 diabetes become pregnant, both mother and baby face extra health challenges. This research review shows that many women don't have their …
Read MoreSpecial Cookies May Help Fight Diabetes and Malaria Together
Researchers tested whether cookies made with black cumin seeds and a grain called acha could help treat mice that had both diabetes and malaria at the same …
Read MoreCan a Plant-Based Diet Help Type 1 Diabetics Use Less Insulin?
Researchers wanted to know if eating a vegan diet (no animal products) could help people with type 1 diabetes use less insulin and save money. They compared …
Read MoreA Pancreas Helper Pill May Improve Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers studied whether a digestive enzyme supplement called pancreatin could help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better. They …
Read MoreAcupuncture May Help Diabetic Rats Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers tested whether acupuncture could help rats with type 2 diabetes improve how their bodies handle blood sugar. They used a special type of …
Read MoreSpinach Extract and Exercise Help Obese Men Lose Fat and Improve Health
Researchers tested whether a spinach supplement combined with intense exercise could help obese men lose weight and improve their health markers. Over 12 …
Read MoreDiet Changes Beat Pills for Weight Loss in Diabetes
Researchers compared two ways to help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar: special meal plans combined with lifestyle …
Read MoreHow Diabetes Drugs Can Help You Lose Weight
Scientists reviewed different medications used to treat diabetes and discovered that some can help people lose weight while controlling blood sugar. These …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Overweight Teens Going Through Puberty
Researchers in Turkey studied 418 children and teens (ages 6-18) who were overweight or obese to understand how vitamin D, body weight, and insulin (a hormone …
Read MoreHow People with Type 2 Diabetes Can Reverse It with Lifestyle Changes
A new study from India followed nearly 2,400 people with type 2 diabetes who participated in an intensive one-year lifestyle program. The program included …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Explain Why Some Obese People Stay Healthier
Researchers studied over 1,500 people in China who struggle with weight to understand how vitamin D affects their health. They found that people with higher …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Protect Your Eyes From Diabetes Damage
A new review of scientific studies shows that what you eat can help protect your eyes if you have diabetes. Researchers found that eating a Mediterranean-style …
Read MoreCan Eating Like Our Ancestors Help Your Heart?
Researchers looked at 31 studies about the Paleolithic diet—a way of eating based on foods our ancestors ate thousands of years ago, like meat, fish, …
Read MoreHow Different Weight Loss Surgeries Affect Your Blood Sugar
Researchers studied 44 people who had weight loss surgery to understand how their bodies handle sugar differently after the operation. They used a computer …
Read MoreRed Fruit Extract May Protect Your Brain from Diabetes Damage
Scientists tested a natural extract from red Eugenia uniflora fruit to see if it could help protect the brain in rats with type 2 diabetes. They compared it to …
Read MoreCan Skipping Meals Help Control Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers are testing two different ways of eating less frequently to see if they help people with type 2 diabetes feel better and lose weight. One approach …
Read MoreNew Blood Tests Help Doctors Spot Metabolic Problems in Diabetics
Researchers studied 400 Iranian adults with type 2 diabetes to find the best ways to detect metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems that increase heart …
Read MoreTwo Amino Acids Together May Help Control Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested whether two building blocks of protein called leucine and glutamine could help treat type 2 diabetes. They used fruit flies fed a high-sugar …
Read MoreWhy Your Body's Insulin Levels May Affect Your Joint Health
Researchers looked at data from over 6,000 Americans to understand why some people develop arthritis in their joints. They discovered that people with higher …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: Dinner Timing May Help Blood Sugar and Weight
Researchers studied 43 older adults to see if eating a healthy meal at different times of day would affect their health. Some people ate a special meal in the …
Read MoreCould Rare Sugars Help Control Blood Sugar and Heart Health?
Researchers reviewed studies about rare sugars—special types of sweeteners that work differently in your body than regular sugar. Scientists found that rare …
Read MoreDelivering Healthy Food to Your Door Helps Control Diabetes
Researchers tested whether sending specially chosen groceries to people's homes could help them better manage their diabetes. They worked with 101 adults who …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria and a Natural Compound Team Up to Fight Diabetes
Scientists discovered that a combination of a helpful gut bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila and a natural substance called butyrate may help control type …
Read MoreWhy Blood Sugar Control Matters for Bone Health in Diabetes
Researchers studied 128 adults in the United Arab Emirates who have type 2 diabetes to understand how vitamin D, inflammation, and bone health are connected. …
Read MoreWalking and Jogging Help Older Adults Control Blood Sugar
Researchers wanted to see if aerobic exercise—like brisk walking or jogging—could help older adults keep their blood sugar levels healthy. They studied 34 …
Read MoreBile Acids and Blood Sugar: What Your Gut Tells Your Pancreas
Researchers studied over 1,000 older adults in Italy to understand how bile acids—substances your body makes to digest fat—affect how well your body handles …
Read MoreHow Exercise and Healthy Eating Help Kids with Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common in children and teenagers, but we don't know enough about how lifestyle changes can help them manage it. Researchers …
Read MoreCan a Diabetes Drug Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease?
Researchers are testing whether a common diabetes medication called metformin, combined with healthy eating and exercise, can help people who have both fatty …
Read MoreWeightlifting Beats Running for Fighting Obesity and Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists compared two types of exercise to see which one works better for people struggling with weight and blood sugar control. They studied obese mice …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Your Brain Health and Dementia Risk
Researchers studied over 200,000 people in the UK to understand how the types of carbohydrates we eat might affect our chances of developing dementia. They …
Read MoreDoes the Mediterranean Diet Really Help Your Heart?
The Mediterranean diet has a great reputation for heart health, but new research suggests the story might be more complicated. Scientists reviewed 20 studies …
Read MoreHow Better Nutrition Helps Prevent Diabetes Complications
Type 2 diabetes damages the body because it disrupts how we process food and nutrients. This disruption leads to nerve damage, kidney problems, and poor wound …
Read MoreBrown Rice Bran May Help With Hunger, Mood, and Metabolism
Researchers studied whether adding brown rice bran powder to a regular diet could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition involving weight, blood …
Read MoreExercise and Probiotics Team Up to Lower Blood Sugar in Diabetic Rats
Researchers tested whether intense exercise and special bacteria supplements could help control blood sugar in rats with diabetes. They split 30 rats into five …
Read MoreProtein Drink Before Breakfast Helps Pregnant Women Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested whether drinking a protein shake 30 minutes before breakfast could help pregnant women with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that …
Read MoreTwo Plant Compounds May Help Control Blood Sugar Naturally
Researchers discovered that two natural compounds found in soybeans—daidzein and genistein—may help slow down how quickly your body breaks down carbohydrates …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplement May Help Reverse Diabetes Damage in Fat Cells
Researchers discovered that krill oil, a supplement made from tiny shrimp-like creatures, may help people with type 2 diabetes by fixing problems in their fat …
Read MoreCan a Gluten-Free Diet Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease?
Researchers tested whether eating gluten-free foods could help people with fatty liver disease—a condition where fat builds up in the liver. Sixty patients …
Read MoreCan Short Activity Breaks During Evening TV Time Improve Your Health?
Sitting for long periods, especially in the evening, can harm your heart and blood sugar levels. Researchers are testing whether taking short 2-3 minute …
Read MoreDoes Fasting Diet Save Money for Diabetes Patients?
Researchers looked at whether a special eating plan that mimics fasting could help people with type 2 diabetes while also being affordable. The study examined …
Read MoreHow Kids Give Insulin Affects What They Eat
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied 92 children with type 1 diabetes to see if the way they take insulin changes their eating habits. Some kids used a pump …
Read MoreEating Better Helps Pregnant Women With Diabetes Control Blood Sugar
Researchers in Taiwan studied 106 pregnant women with diabetes to see if talking with a nutrition expert could help them eat better and control their blood …
Read MoreEating Mushrooms May Help Your Heart and Immune System
Researchers reviewed dozens of studies about eating mushrooms and found some promising health benefits. When people ate mushrooms as part of their regular …
Read MoreHow Your Liver's Stress Sensors Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered that liver cells have special sensors called Piezo1 that help control how the body stores and uses sugar. When these sensors work …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Shows Promise for Better Body Composition in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a special probiotic called AntiAGE-Biom to see if it could help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar and improve their body …
Read MorePlant-Based Foods During Pregnancy May Lower Diabetes Risk
Researchers studied nearly 2,800 pregnant women to see if eating more plant-based foods early in pregnancy could prevent gestational diabetes—a type of …
Read MoreFoods That Cause Inflammation May Increase Diabetes Risk for Some Women
Researchers followed nearly 4,300 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy to see if certain eating patterns increased their risk of developing type …
Read MoreCan Chinese Dark Tea Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes?
Researchers are testing whether Jinhua dark tea, a naturally fermented Chinese tea, could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diet Plus New Diabetes Drug Works Better Together
Researchers tested whether combining a ketogenic diet (very low in carbs) with a diabetes medication called dulaglutide could help people with type 2 diabetes …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Older Men Control Blood Sugar Better Than Women
Researchers studied how vitamin D affects blood sugar control in aging mice, finding that it may work differently in males versus females. The study discovered …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control
Scientists tested a new experimental drug called VTX3232 that works by calming down the body's inflammatory response, which is overactive in obese people. In …
Read MoreCan a Food-Scanning App Help Control Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers in Sweden are testing whether a smartphone app called FoodSwitch can help people with type 2 diabetes eat healthier and better control their blood …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect PCOS Symptoms and Hormones
Researchers studied 200 women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) to see if eating inflammatory foods made their symptoms worse. They found that women who …
Read MoreSpecial Protein Drink Helps Control Blood Sugar in Prediabetes
Researchers tested whether a special high-protein drink designed for people with blood sugar problems could help keep their blood sugar levels more stable …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herbal Mix May Help Fight Obesity-Related Diabetes
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Jiangtang Tiaozhi Formula (JTTZF) to see if it could help treat type 2 diabetes caused by …
Read MoreHaving Both Diabetes and Thyroid Problems Makes Health Harder
Researchers studied people with type 2 diabetes to see how many also had thyroid problems. They found that about 1 in 5 diabetes patients also had an …
Read MoreHow an Amino Acid Supplement May Help Fix Selenium-Related Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers discovered that too much selenium in the diet can cause insulin resistance (when your body struggles to control blood sugar). In this mouse study, …
Read MoreNew Discovery: Special Channels That Help Control Blood Sugar
Scientists found a new type of channel (tiny opening) in pancreas cells that helps control how much insulin gets released into the bloodstream. Insulin is the …
Read MoreExercise Helps Older Adults with Diabetes Think Better and Feel Great
Researchers studied 43 older adults with type 2 diabetes who participated in a 12-week exercise program combining strength training and aerobic cycling twice …
Read MoreWatching Your Blood Sugar + Exercise Tracker Helps Diabetes Control
Researchers tested whether adding an exercise tracker to a continuous glucose monitor would help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better. …
Read MoreTaurine Supplements May Help Your Heart and Blood Sugar
Researchers looked at 34 different studies about taurine, a natural substance found in food and made by your body. They found that taking taurine supplements …
Read MoreCommunity Program Helps People With Diabetes Take Better Care of Themselves
Researchers studied a diabetes support program called Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) that teaches people how to manage their condition better. Over 1,400 …
Read MoreQuick Quiz Helps Teens with Type 2 Diabetes Learn Better
Researchers tested whether giving newly diagnosed teenagers with type 2 diabetes a short nutrition quiz could help them remember what they learned about …
Read MoreMoney, Habits, and Food Choices Shape Heart Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 3,400 adults in Iran to understand how money, lifestyle choices, and what people eat affect heart disease risk. They found that people …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Protect Eyes in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural plant extract called sagittaria sagittifolia polysaccharide (SSP) on mice with type 2 diabetes to see if it could prevent eye …
Read MoreNew Plant Compound May Help Fix Weight and Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists discovered that a natural compound called Gnetin C, found in melinjo seeds, might help fight obesity and improve blood sugar control. In a study …
Read MorePlant Compound May Help Pregnant Women with Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called baicalin on pregnant rats with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy). The …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: New Way to Help Pregnant Women with Blood Sugar
Researchers are discovering that when pregnant women eat might be just as important as what they eat for managing gestational diabetes—a condition where blood …
Read MoreDiet vs. Surgery: Which Helps Diabetics Control Blood Sugar Better?
Researchers compared two ways people with type 2 diabetes and obesity lost weight: through careful dieting or gastric bypass surgery. Both groups lost about …
Read MoreBody's Sugar Control Problems Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 11,600 American adults to understand how the body's difficulty controlling blood sugar relates to heart disease risk. They found that …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb Mix Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes in Rats
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Sanghuang Tongxie Formula on rats with type 2 diabetes to see how it works. They discovered that …
Read MoreDoes Adding Salt to Meals Help Control Blood Sugar After Weight Loss Surgery?
Researchers wanted to know if adding extra salt to meals could help people who had gastric bypass surgery control their blood sugar better. They tested 11 …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Protect Brain Health in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb eating plan) could help protect the brain in rats with type 2 diabetes. They found that rats …
Read MoreWhy People With Type 1 Diabetes Struggle With Food Choices
Researchers in Sweden asked 191 adults with type 1 diabetes about their eating habits and challenges managing their blood sugar through diet. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Eating Too Much Fat Makes Your Body's Sugar Control Worse
Scientists discovered that eating a high-fat diet causes special cells in your body to age faster than they should. These aged cells can't help your body …
Read MoreSpecial Protein Drink Helps Control Blood Sugar After Breakfast
Researchers in India tested whether a diabetes-specific protein supplement could help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar levels after …
Read MoreA Supplement Called Betaine May Help Fix Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists studied whether a natural compound called betaine could help fix blood sugar control problems caused by too much selenium. They gave mice different …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Yogurt May Help Protect Liver in Diabetics
Researchers found a type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus casei in traditional Iranian dairy products that might help people with type 2 diabetes. …
Read MoreHow Your Body Type Affects Fatty Liver Recovery
Researchers studied 30 people with fatty liver disease caused by metabolism problems to see how different body characteristics affected their ability to reduce …
Read MoreHealthy Workplace Lunches Help Men Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether providing healthy lunches at work could help men with metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases heart disease risk. Over 300 men …
Read MoreBetter Diabetes Diets Using Foods You Already Eat
Researchers in Indonesia studied 174 people with type 2 diabetes aged 50-64 to create personalized meal plans using foods available in their local communities. …
Read MoreCan AI Phone Calls Help Rural Diabetes Patients Control Blood Sugar?
Researchers are testing a new way to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition using simple phone calls powered by artificial intelligence. The …
Read MoreGut Viruses From Healthy People Help Mice Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered something surprising: they gave obese mice a special treatment made from viruses found in healthy people's gut bacteria, and it helped …
Read MoreHigh Blood Sugar Worsens Outcomes for People With Lung and Heart Disease
Researchers followed patients with both chronic lung disease (COPD) and heart disease for five years to see how high blood sugar levels affected their health. …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Kids With Type 1 Diabetes?
Researchers looked at multiple studies to see if taking vitamin D supplements helps children with type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a condition where the …
Read MoreTurning Off One Protein Helps Pancreas Handle Sugar Better
Scientists discovered that turning off a protein called PKD in pancreas cells that make insulin actually helps the body handle sugar better, especially when …
Read MoreNew Plant Mix Helps Control Blood Sugar and Weight in Diabetes
Researchers tested a new dietary supplement called Dibifree made from plant-based ingredients on 40 people with type 2 diabetes. Over seven months, people who …
Read MoreCan a Phone App Help People Manage Type 2 Diabetes Better?
Researchers in Brunei created a smartphone app called BALANCE to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition at home. The app provides lessons …
Read MoreTwo Treatments Help Women with PCOS Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often struggle with insulin resistance, which increases their risk of heart disease and diabetes. Researchers …
Read MoreCommon Diabetes Drug May Help Protect Heart Function
Researchers studied whether metformin, a widely-used diabetes medication, could help protect the heart in people with diabetes. Using mice with type 2 …
Read MoreSpecial Rice Protein May Help Protect Diabetic Hearts
Researchers tested a new way to process rice protein using high pressure to create tiny protein pieces called peptides. In animal studies, this special rice …
Read MoreDo Artificial Sweeteners Affect Blood Sugar and Gut Health?
Researchers are planning a study to test whether two common artificial sweeteners—sucralose and saccharin—might affect blood sugar control and gut bacteria in …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Pregnant Rats on Low-Protein Diets
Researchers studied whether an extract from the umbu plant could help pregnant rats that weren't eating enough protein. They found that rats on low-protein …
Read MoreWhy People With Type 1 Diabetes Struggle With Eating
Researchers looked at 21 studies to understand why people with type 1 diabetes sometimes develop unhealthy eating habits. They found that many people skip …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered that as babies grow and start eating solid food, their gut bacteria change in important ways that help their pancreas develop properly. …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Fix Gut Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a special form of vitamin D might help people with type 2 diabetes by improving their gut bacteria and strengthening their …
Read MoreHigh Blood Sugar After Stroke Surgery Linked to Worse Recovery
When stroke patients have high blood sugar levels in the two days after emergency brain surgery to remove a blood clot, they're more likely to have poor …
Read MoreWhy Men with Type 2 Diabetes May Have Higher Hormone Levels
Researchers in Ethiopia studied a hormone called prolactin in men with type 2 diabetes and compared it to healthy men. They found that men with diabetes had …
Read MoreNew Supplement Combo May Help Protect Hearts in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested whether three natural supplements together could help protect the hearts of rats with type 2 diabetes. The supplements—acetyl-L-carnitine, …
Read MoreBlood Sugar Tracking + Health Coach Helps People Control Diabetes Better
Researchers tested whether combining a special blood sugar monitor with personalized coaching could help people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes improve …
Read MoreTwo Diets Beat Regular Eating for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested two different eating plans against normal eating habits in 150 people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. One diet replaced carbs with …
Read MoreEating Carbs at Different Times Makes Blood Sugar Harder to Control
Researchers studied 34 people with diabetes using special devices that track blood sugar throughout the day. They found that people whose carbohydrate intake …
Read MoreExercise and Fasting Help Protect Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers discovered that combining exercise, intermittent fasting, and a diabetes medication called glibenclamide works better together than any single …
Read MoreAmaranth Leaves May Help Control Blood Sugar Like Diabetes Medicine
Researchers tested whether eating amaranth leaves could help control blood sugar in rats with diabetes. They found that rats fed a diet containing 10% amaranth …
Read MoreEar Acupuncture Plus Diet Help Diabetics Control Blood Sugar
Researchers studied 113 people with type 2 diabetes to see if combining ear acupuncture with personalized diet advice could help them better manage their blood …
Read MoreMissing Vitamins May Affect Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers reviewed dozens of studies to understand if vitamin and mineral deficiencies (called "hidden hunger") affect blood sugar control in people with …
Read MoreWhy Diabetes May Affect Memory in Older Adults
Researchers studied 564 older adults with type 2 diabetes to understand how the disease affects thinking and memory skills. They found that about half of these …
Read MoreSpecial Fat May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes Through Gut Health
Researchers tested a special type of fat called 1,3-DAG to see if it could help rats with type 2 diabetes. The rats that ate this fat showed better blood sugar …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Predict Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy
Researchers studied 400 pregnant women to see if vitamin D levels could predict gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. They …
Read MoreTeam Care Helps Stop Kidney Damage from Diabetes
Researchers in Taiwan tested a new way to help people with early-stage kidney damage from diabetes. They worked with 355 patients who received personalized …
Read MorePregnancy with Rare Genetic Diabetes: What Works Best
Researchers studied 27 women with two rare types of genetic diabetes (GCK and HNF1A) who were pregnant or planning to become pregnant. These special types of …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria Supplement Helps Older Adults with Diabetes
Researchers tested whether a special supplement containing beneficial bacteria and plant fibers could help older adults with type 2 diabetes and heart disease …
Read MoreOnline Classes Help Pregnant Women Manage Gestational Diabetes Better
Researchers tested whether taking an online class about gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy) could help pregnant women feel …
Read MoreCan Wine Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome? What Science Shows
Researchers reviewed scientific evidence about whether compounds in wine, especially red wine, can help prevent metabolic syndrome—a condition where people …
Read MoreHow Weight Loss Changes Body Chemicals That Affect Health
Researchers studied 62 people with obesity who participated in a 3-month program combining diet and exercise. They measured several chemicals in the blood …
Read MoreStrong Bones Need Exercise and Vitamin D for Kids with Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers studied 124 young people with type 1 diabetes to understand what helps keep their bones strong and healthy. They found that kids with diabetes tend …
Read MoreCalafate Berry: A Patagonian Superfruit with Big Health Potential
Calafate is a small purple berry from the mountains of Chile and Argentina that's packed with powerful plant compounds called anthocyanins and vitamin C. …
Read MoreFood Tips That Help After Stomach Surgery: A Nutrition Guide
After certain stomach surgeries, some people experience "dumping syndrome"—a condition where food moves too quickly through the digestive system, causing …
Read MoreNew Medicines Could Help People Stop Having Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists are discovering that type 2 diabetes might not be a lifelong condition. This research reviews different medications and combinations that could help …
Read MoreCan Better Diabetes Education Help Control Blood Sugar?
Researchers in Switzerland are testing whether a new approach to teaching people with type 2 diabetes can help them manage their condition better. The program …
Read MoreMost People with Diabetes in India Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
A large study looked at vitamin D levels in nearly 9,000 people with diabetes in India. They found that 79% of these people had low vitamin D levels, even …
Read MoreBlood Sugar Monitors Help People with Diabetes Make Better Food Choices
Scientists looked at 21 studies involving 2,734 adults with type 2 diabetes to see if continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) help people make better food choices. …
Read MoreBest Diets for Managing Type 2 Diabetes: What Science Says Works
This comprehensive review examines the most effective dietary approaches for managing type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed evidence for several eating …
Read MoreLong-Term Diabetes May Cause Muscle Loss and Weak Bones
Researchers studied 120 people who had type 2 diabetes for more than 10 years to see how it affects their muscles and bones. They found that 30% had sarcopenia …
Read MoreFermented Velvet Beans May Help Control Blood Sugar Better Than Raw Ones
Scientists discovered that fermenting velvet bean seeds with helpful bacteria makes them more nutritious and better at managing type 2 diabetes. When they fed …
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