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Recent research suggests that moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in the evenings could help maintain blood sugar levels in a healthy range.

When is it best to exercise in order to maintain healthy blood sugar levels?

PHILADELPHIA — Older adults with end-stage kidney disease undergoing bariatric surgery may be more likely to achieve kidney transplant, according to data presented at the American Transplant Congress. However, “with increasing age, frailty and comorbid conditions,” researchers found bariatric surgery was linked to an increased mortality risk.

Kidney transplant may be more likely for older adults with ESKD who had bariatric surgery

A study compared 5:2 intermittent fasting, done with meal replacements, to diabetes medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. People who did intermittent fasting lost more weight and saw greater improvement in blood glucose control. The 5:2 intermittent fasting diet involves eating 25% of your usual calories on two...

Intermittent Fasting Can Help People With Type 2 Diabetes Control Blood Sugar, Weight Loss

A new study emphasizes the importance of controlling hypertension early in diabetes, even before the onset of diabetic retinopathy. Photo: Steven Ferrucci, OD, and Brenda Yeh, OD. Click image to enlarge. Researchers recently investigated the relative impact of hypertension vs. diabetes on the wall-to-lumen ratio (WLR) of retinal arterioles in...

Controlling Hypertension Could Help Delay DR

Many people take a daily multivitamin in an effort to promote health and prevent chronic diseases. A new study from the National Institutes of Health suggests that daily multivitamin use may not improve the life span of generally healthy adults. While multivitamins might not enhance longevity in healthy adults, experts...

Daily multivitamins may not promote longevity, study finds

Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is to a group of chronic conditions that affect your glucose (blood sugar) levels due to problems with the way your body produces or uses the hormone insulin. In rare cases, diabetes can lead to the complication bullosis diabeticorum, also known as diabetic blisters or diabetes bullae.

Diabetic Blisters: A Symptom of Mismanaged Diabetes?

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

High xylitol levels may increase cardiovascular risks by promoting clotting, according to Cleveland Clinic research. Xylitol is a common zero-calorie sweetener found in sugar-free candy and toothpaste. Cleveland Clinic researchers discovered that higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart...

Warning: Popular Sugar-Free Sweetener Linked to Heart Attacks and Strokes

Review the multiple uses of metformin. A recent article on the multiple uses of metformin brings up the important topic of repurposing medications.1 Repurposing has been around since the advent of modern medicine. One prominent example is the use of chlorpromazine (CPZ) as an antipsychotic.2 Chlorpromazine was first synthesized in 1951 as a potentiator of general anesthesia.2 The psychiatric benefits were found later by Henri Laborit, a surgeon in the French army. He was doing research with artificial hibernation in prevention of surgical shock.2 Laborit employed the drug as an adjunct to anesthetics.2 He observed that CPZ at doses of 50 mg to 100 mg produced a lowering of body temperature, sedation, and disinterest without loss of consciousness.2 He was able to persuade his colleagues in the military hospital in Paris to try CPZ in the treatment of one of their patients who was experiencing psychotic agitation.2 Laborit hypothesized that since cooling with water had been used to treat agitation in France, the drug would have a similar effect.2 The mechanism of action was not fully known, and it was thought that it worked in controlling agitation because of its cooling effect and induction of “artificial hibernation” in patients.2 The pharmacological mechanism was not fully understood until many years later and the way it has impacted the practice of psychiatry needs no introduction. These “happy accidents” in medicine have played a vital role in getting where we are right now compared with just 50 years ago. This begs the question, are we onto another “happy accident” with metformin? There is an accumulating body of evidence that metformin may have benefits in aging that are beyond its effect on glycemic control.3.

Metformin, Inflammation, the Gut Microbiome, and Health Span: Connecting the Dots

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Managing blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health, especially for those diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. High blood sugar can lead to various complications; however, with the right strategies, you can keep it under control. This article will guide you through effective ways to manage your blood sugar levels, offering practical tips and insights to help you stay healthy.

How to get your blood sugar level under control

Study results highlight the impact of continuous glucose monitoring on glucose control and HbA1c improvements in patients with type 2 diabetes, regardless of treatment regimen. Findings from a recent study are calling attention to the significant impact of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) on glucose control in patients with type 2...

CGM Linked to HbA1c Improvements in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, Regardless of Insulin Use

The spice turmeric is a popular food supplement due to a molecule it contains called curcumin, which acts as a strong antioxidant. it is also thought that it could be used to treat or prevent inflammatory conditions. Turmeric’s use has grown in popularity in the past decade or two, with...

Turmeric and black pepper supplements linked to liver injury in some people

If you are living with diabetes, you may already know you are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who have diabetes are twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease. What you may not know is that it is important for someone with diabetes to maintain low LDL cholesterol because your blood LDL cholesterol level is a contributing factor to cardiovascular disease.

Statins: A Powerful Ally for People Living with Diabetes

For the first time, a new study shows that reducing exposure to the common chemical bisphenol A (BPA) can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. The findings highlight the impact of BPAs, found in many everyday plastic products, on insulin sensitivity and diabetes risk.

BPAs in plastic bottles linked to type 2 diabetes risk, researchers say

Endometriosis can occur in different areas of the body, including the cul-de-sac, which people also refer to as the rectouterine pouch, or the pouch of Douglas. The cul-de-sac is located between the rectum and the back of the uterus. Endometriosis most often occurs in the ovaries, but also commonly affects...

What is cul-de-sac endometriosis?

HealthDay News — Empiric vitamin D supplementation is suggested for those aged 1 to 18 years, those older than 75 years, those who are pregnant, and those with high-risk prediabetes, according to an Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline published online in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Marie...

Vitamin D Suggested for Children, Seniors, Those With High-Risk Prediabetes

Pancreatic cancer is a daunting diagnosis that affects thousands of people worldwide every year. One of the most challenging aspects of this disease is its subtlety; the symptoms often mimic those of other, less severe conditions. This similarity can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment, significantly impacting the prognosis. Understanding why pancreatic cancer symptoms resemble other diseases’ symptoms is crucial for early detection and better outcomes. This article will delve into the reasons behind this symptom overlap, explore common symptoms of pancreatic cancer, and provide insights on differentiating these symptoms from other ailments.

Why pancreatic cancer symptoms are similar to other diseases

A recent meta-analysis of existing studies suggests that garlic consumption could have beneficial effects on a person's cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Garlic consumption may help improve cholesterol, blood sugar

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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Type 2 diabetes: How gastric surgeries can help people with prediabetes and obesity

Researchers report that people with prediabetes who have weight loss surgery are 20 times less likely to develop diabetes than those who did not have surgery....

Type 2 diabetes: How gastric surgeries can help people with prediabetes and obesity

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