Can Pharmacist Coaching Help People Control Their Diabetes Better?
Researchers studied a special program where pharmacists coach patients with poorly controlled diabetes through video calls. The program helps patients manage …
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New 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 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 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 MoreLow-Carb Diabetes App Helps People Sleep Better and Feel Less Stressed
Researchers tested a smartphone app designed to help people with type 2 diabetes eat fewer carbohydrates. Nearly 100 people in Australia used the app for three …
Read MoreWhy People Taking Metformin Need B12 Checks
A new study from Saudi Arabia shows that people taking metformin, a common diabetes medicine, need to pay special attention to their vitamin B12 levels. …
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 MoreDiabetes Drugs Work Better With Healthy Habits
Researchers studied nearly 100,000 veterans with type 2 diabetes to see how a popular diabetes medication called GLP-1 receptor agonists works when combined …
Read MoreCan Vitamins A, D, and E Help Prevent Nerve Damage from Diabetes?
Diabetes can damage nerves in your feet and legs, causing pain and numbness. Scientists reviewed research on three special vitamins—A, D, and E—that might help …
Read MoreFiber Changes Your Gut Bacteria in Ways That Help Diabetes
Scientists studied how eating more fiber affects mice with type 2 diabetes. After 28 days, the fiber didn't directly lower blood sugar or weight, but something …
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 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 MoreHow Diabetes Damages Kidneys and New Ways to Stop It
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease worldwide, and understanding how it damages kidneys is crucial for finding better treatments. This …
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 MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Protect Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a natural flavonoid called nobiletin, found in citrus fruits, may help protect kidneys from damage caused by diabetes. In studies …
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 MoreSmart Tablecloth Helps People With Diabetes Eat Better
Researchers created a smart tablecloth called SMARTCLOTH that helps people with diabetes manage their meals better. Instead of just building the device and …
Read MoreNew Mouse Model Helps Test Weight-Loss Drugs That Work Like Human Bodies
Scientists created a special mouse that has human-like GLP-1 receptors—the same targets that popular weight-loss medications work on. This breakthrough lets …
Read MoreGardening Helps Older Adults with Diabetes Feel More Energetic
Researchers wanted to see if gardening and farming activities could help older adults with type 2 diabetes feel better and eat healthier. Nine people over 65 …
Read MoreDoes Eating More Magnesium Help Lower Blood Pressure in Diabetics?
Researchers in Saudi Arabia wanted to know if eating more magnesium-rich foods could help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood pressure. They taught …
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 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 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 MoreHow Your Body Controls Fat: New Ways to Fight Obesity and Diabetes
Scientists have discovered that special proteins in your body called SREBPs act like master switches that control how much fat your body makes and stores. When …
Read MoreFree Produce Could Save Money and Lives for Diabetics
Researchers used computer models to predict what would happen if the U.S. gave free fresh fruits and vegetables to people with diabetes who struggle to afford …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Help People With Diabetes Live Longer
A large study of over 4,800 people with type 2 diabetes found that those who ate more plant-based foods had a lower risk of dying from any cause over an …
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 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 MoreWhy Some Insulin Users Feel More Satisfied Than Others
Researchers in Palestine surveyed 220 people using insulin to understand how satisfied they were with their treatment. They found that people who stuck to …
Read MoreDIY Health Tricks for Diabetes: Good Idea or Risky?
People with diabetes often try their own creative ways to manage their condition—things like special diets, exercise routines, or monitoring methods they've …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help COVID Vaccines Work Better
Researchers studied whether a special mix of helpful bacteria could boost how well COVID vaccines work in older adults and people with diabetes. They gave 369 …
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 MoreLong-Term Diabetes Drug Metformin May Lower Vitamin B12
A large study of over 14,000 people with type 2 diabetes found that those taking metformin for 4 or more years had a higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency …
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 MoreHigh Kidney Waste Levels May Signal Foot Ulcer Risk in Diabetics
Researchers studied over 1,600 American adults with diabetes to understand why some develop painful foot ulcers while others don't. They discovered that people …
Read MoreWhy Your Attitude About Healthy Eating Matters for Diabetes
Researchers studied 223 people with type 2 diabetes to understand how their feelings about eating healthy foods affect their overall happiness and quality of …
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 MoreAI System Creates Custom Diet Plans Tailored Just for You
Researchers developed a new computer system that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized diet plans based on your body measurements and cultural …
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 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 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 MoreFatty Liver Disease Could Cost the World Billions by 2040
A new study predicts that a common liver disease called MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) will become much more expensive and widespread …
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 MoreFlaxseed Oil and Diabetes: Genes Don't Determine Who Benefits
Researchers wanted to know if a person's genes affect how well flaxseed oil works for people with type 2 diabetes. They studied 32 people with diabetes and …
Read MoreHow Your Heart Handles Big Meals and Exercise With Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers wanted to understand how different types of meals affect the heart's nervous system in people with type 2 diabetes. They studied 11 adults who ate …
Read MoreHealthy Habits Lower Heart Disease Risk in Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers studied 518 people with type 1 diabetes to see if healthy lifestyle choices could protect their hearts. They looked at seven healthy habits: …
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 MoreVitamin D May Help Control Immune System in Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that vitamin D might help calm down the overactive immune system in people with type 1 diabetes. Using computer analysis and lab tests, …
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 MoreNew App Helps Kids with Type 1 Diabetes Count Carbs Better
Researchers in Peru adapted a Swiss smartphone app called WebDia to help young people with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better. The app teaches …
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 MoreBetter Sleep Helps You Eat Better: What Science Shows
A new review of sleep research shows that how much you sleep directly affects what and how much you eat. Scientists found that people who don't get enough …
Read MoreExercise May Protect Diabetic Hearts by Reducing Harmful Inflammation
Researchers discovered that exercise helps protect the hearts of people with diabetes by stopping a harmful process called cell death. Using mouse studies, …
Read MoreNew Program Helps Latino Adults Better Manage Diabetes
Researchers tested a new diabetes management program called ¡Salud, Salud! designed specifically for low-income Latino adults. The 12-week program combined …
Read MoreNew Supplement May Help Protect Hearts in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a special supplement designed to protect blood vessel linings in people with type 2 diabetes from South Asia living in Suriname. Over 12 …
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 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 MoreCan Vitamin D Help Reduce Stress in Diabetic Patients?
Researchers tested whether taking vitamin D supplements could help people with diabetes feel less stressed and worried about their condition. The study …
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 MoreTwo Weight Loss Surgeries Compared: Which Works Better?
Researchers studied 824 people in China who had one of two types of weight loss surgery to see which one worked better. One surgery makes your stomach smaller …
Read MoreWhy Diabetes Medicine Metformin Can Lower Your B12 and Folate
Metformin is a popular medicine that helps millions of people manage type 2 diabetes, but scientists have discovered it can cause vitamin B12 and folate …
Read MoreDoes Diabetes Medicine Lower Your B12 Levels?
Millions of people take metformin to manage type 2 diabetes, but researchers wanted to know if this common medicine affects vitamin B12 levels. Scientists …
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 MoreBody Fat Percentage Linked to Vitamin D Shortage in Diabetics
Researchers discovered that people with diabetes who have higher body fat percentages are more likely to have low vitamin D levels. Scientists studied over …
Read MoreHow Teens With Type 1 Diabetes Use Social Media to Help Themselves
Researchers looked at what young people with type 1 diabetes talk about on social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit. They analyzed over 3,000 posts from …
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 MoreEven Small Exercise Habits Help People With Type 2 Diabetes
A large study of over 119,000 Americans with type 2 diabetes found that people don't need to be perfect with exercise and healthy eating to feel better and …
Read MoreWhy People With Diabetes in Asian Cultures Struggle to Talk to Doctors
A new study looked at why people with diabetes in Taiwan have trouble managing their diet and controlling their blood sugar. Researchers found that cultural …
Read MoreWhy Some African Nurses Need Better Diabetes Training
Researchers looked at studies from sub-Saharan Africa to understand how well nurses know about diabetes and what helps or hurts their learning. They found that …
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 MoreNurses and Nutritionists Working Together to Help Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
When people have both diabetes and high blood pressure at the same time, they need extra help managing their health. This research looked at how nurses and …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Exercise: Different Benefits for People With and Without Diabetes
A large study of over 20,000 people looked at how diet quality and physical activity affect how long people live. The researchers found something interesting: …
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 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 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 MoreNew Tool Checks Quality of Diabetes Nutrition Care Plans
Doctors and nutrition experts need good ways to measure whether their nutrition advice is actually helping patients with diabetes. Researchers created a new …
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 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 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 MoreWhy People With Diabetes May Have Memory Problems
Researchers studied 229 adults with type 2 diabetes to understand why some develop memory and thinking problems. They found that 93% of participants showed …
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 MoreDoes Talking to a Nutritionist Help Diabetes Patients Feel Better?
Researchers wanted to know if getting help from a nutrition expert could improve how people with type 2 diabetes feel about their lives. They studied 121 Dutch …
Read MoreHow Exercise Helps Your Body Fight Disease: What Scientists Learned
Scientists from China have created a detailed guide for studying how exercise helps prevent and treat serious long-term diseases like heart disease, diabetes, …
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 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 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 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 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 MoreHow Weight Gain During Pregnancy Affects Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers looked at 58 studies to understand what factors help or hurt pregnant women with type 2 diabetes and their babies. They found that gaining too much …
Read MoreCan a Traditional Nepali Diet Help People Stop Taking Diabetes Medicine?
Researchers in Nepal tested whether people with type 2 diabetes could go into remission (where their diabetes improves so much they might not need medicine) by …
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 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 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 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 MoreWhat Should People With Type 2 Diabetes Really Eat?
Researchers looked at the best nutrition guidelines from around the world to figure out what people with type 2 diabetes should eat. They found that while …
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 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 MoreA Simple Blood Sugar Test Can Predict Diabetes Improvement After Weight Loss Surgery
Researchers studied 198 people with type 2 diabetes who had weight loss surgery. Before surgery, patients followed a very strict diet with only 600 calories …
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 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 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 MoreCharcot Foot: A Serious Diabetes Complication You Should Know About
Charcot foot is a serious condition that can happen to people with diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet. When nerves are damaged, people can't feel …
Read MoreWhat Diabetes Patients Want Most: Nutrition Help Beats Medicine Info
Researchers asked 460 people with type 2 diabetes what kind of help they wanted most from their doctors. Nearly half wanted to learn about healthy eating and …
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