Patients With Diabetes More Likely to Experience Adverse Financial Outcomes
2025-07-28
Authors say holistic treatment approaches may ease financial vulnerability for people with diabetesContinue Reading
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
2025-07-23
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — So-called “forever chemicals” could be increasing Americans’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study says. Higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are associated with a significantly greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the form of the diseaseContinue Reading
‘Weekend Warrior’ Workouts Reduce Diabetics’ Risk Of Death
2025-07-23
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A “weekend warrior” exercise schedule can lower diabetics’ risk of early death, a new study says. People with diabetes who get all their recommended weekly exercise in one or two sessions – the “weekend warrior” approach – were 21% less likely to dieContinue Reading
Poor Oral Health Potentially Linked To Chronic Health Problems
2025-07-18
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Poor dental health could be a harbinger of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study warns. People with missing teeth, coated tongues and other signs of poor oral health also were more likely to have elevated blood sugar,Continue Reading
About 1 in 3 U.S. Teens Now Have Prediabetes, New CDC Data Shows
2025-07-11
FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new government estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes, putting them at risk for Type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems. In a new analysis, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about 8.4Continue Reading
Barbie’s Latest Look? It Includes an Insulin Pump and Glucose Monitor
2025-07-09
WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Barbie’s latest look includes a polka-dot crop top, chunky heels — and an insulin pump. Mattel has released its first-ever Barbie with type 1 diabetes, complete with a glucose monitor, phone app and a purse packed with supplies. The goal? To help kidsContinue Reading
Stem Cell Treatment May Free Some With Type 1 Diabetes From Insulin
2025-06-24
TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A single infusion of a new stem cell-based treatment may have helped 10 out of 12 people with severe type 1 diabetes stop using insulin, researchers report. The treatment, called zimislecel, was made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. It’s an infusion of lab-grown islet cellsContinue Reading
Trading Diet Sodas For Water Can Help Control Diabetes And Lose Weight
2025-06-23
MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes? Trade your diet soda for a tall glass of water, a new small-scale study argues. Women were more likely to drop pounds and see their type 2 diabetes go into remission if they drankContinue Reading
HIV Drug Potentially Effective Against Diabetic Eye Disease
2025-06-20
FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A cheap HIV drug might be able to help people with diabetes reverse a complication that can lead to blindness, a new small-scale study says. The drug, lamivudine, appears to improve vision that’s being threatened by diabetic macular edema (DME), an eye conditionContinue Reading
Blood Pressure Diet Helps Type 2 Diabetics
2025-06-17
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A diet meant to lower blood pressure also can be effective in treating type 2 diabetes after a few tweaks, a new clinical trial indicates. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet effectively treated high blood pressure among type 2 diabetics, researchersContinue Reading