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By 2050, 60% of US adults could be affected by heart disease and stroke, according to a June 2024 announcement from the American Heart Association (AHA). “The last decade has seen a surge of cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke,” Dhruv S. Kazi, MD, MS, associate director of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology and director of the cardiac critical care unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, says in the AHA’s press release. So how can we manage those risk factors?

New Research: If You’re Deficient in This Vitamin, It Could Raise Your Stroke Risk by 28%

It may be possible to reverse type 2 diabetes. However, the length of time to achieve this can vary. A person may be able to restore healthy blood sugar levels within a week, but remission can take months. Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a condition in which blood glucose (sugar)...

How long may it take to achieve type 2 diabetes remission?

Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes can both significantly impact pulmonary health, highlighting the need for early detection and intervention. A new paper has highlighted the significant impact of type 2 diabetes on pulmonary health, particularly pulmonary vascular dysfunction and fibrosis. According to the review published in Frontiers in Endocrinology, this...

How Diabetes Impacts Pulmonary Vascular Dysfunction and Fibrosis

Approximately one-quarter of strokes in the U.S. do not require statins for secondary prevention. Statin initiation in this population could lead to thousands of adverse events every year. Statin initiation in patients with stroke etiologies not indicated for secondary prevention with statin therapy could hypothetically cause thousands of adverse events...

Statin use when not indicated for certain strokes could cause adverse events

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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

The daughter of Cameroon's president has said she hopes that her coming out as a lesbian can help change the law banning same-sex relations in her country. Brenda Biya told the Le Parisien newspaper that there were many people in her situation and she hoped to inspire them. The 27-year-old...

President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws

(HealthDay News) — Glucose lowering by metformin is greater when given before enteral glucose among patients with type 2 diabetes controlled by metformin monotherapy, according to a study recently published in Diabetologia. Cong Xie, PhD, from the University of Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues studied 16 participants with type...

Timing of metformin important in metformin-treated type 2 diabetes

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Treating a DVT is crucial, as the clot can break loose from the affected vein, move through the bloodstream to the heart, and lodge itself within the lung's main artery. This complication—what's known as pulmonary embolism—can be fatal.

How to Dissolve Blood Clots in Legs

T3D reveals a significant relationship between brain dysfunction and glucose levels, a critical factor in AD. Insufficient glucose levels can lead to an aggressive decline in insight, judgment, memory, and reasoning. Limited research reveals a link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes. Additional research is needed to understand...

What Is Type 3 Diabetes?

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(Family Features) Be it a short weekend trip to an epic destination or a longer trip to a dream spot, 212 million American adults are planning much-deserved vacations, according to The Vacationer’s Summer Travel Survey 2024 . However, one thing travelers living with type 1 diabetes can’t leave behind: their diabetes.

5 Travel Tips for People with Diabetes

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Strokes are a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Understanding why strokes occur can help in prevention and early intervention. While numerous factors can contribute to the onset of a stroke, five serious health conditions stand out as significant contributors. This article delves into these health conditions, exploring how they increase the risk of stroke and what can be done to manage these risks effectively. By understanding these conditions, individuals can take proactive steps to reduce their likelihood of experiencing a stroke and improve their overall health.

Why strokes occur due to 5 serious health conditions

Natural methods to boost CD4 levels may include supplementing certain vitamins, such as vitamin D. However, the quickest and most effective way to boost CD4 levels is to start antiretroviral therapy (ART). A CD4 count is a blood test that measures the number of infection-fighting CD4 T-lymphocytes (CD4) cells in...

Natural methods to boost someone’s CD4 count

Treatment-induced neuropathy of diabetes (TIND) is a rare but potentially painful complication of diabetes caused by high blood sugar and nerve damage. Treatment-induced neuropathy of diabetes (TIND) is a little-known complication of diabetes that may affect up to 10% of individuals with diabetes. This acute condition occurs due to aggressive...

What to Know About Treatment-Induced Neuropathy of Diabetes (TIND)

MONDAY, July 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Fewer than one-quarter of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) receive recommended chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening, according to a study published online June 26 in JAMA Network Open. Daniel Edmonston, M.D., from the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North...

Few With Type 2 Diabetes Receive Guideline-Recommended CKD Screening

1. Periodontitis has a strong association with Type 2 Diabetes and is exacerbated by poor glycemic control. 2. Type 1 Diabetes and periodontitis are only associated in patient subgroups with poor glycemic control. 3. Periodontitis confers an increased risk for retinopathy and albuminuria in both Type 1 and Type 2...

Periodontitis in patients with diabetes and its association with diabetes-related complication

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

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disorder in which the body cannot properly regulate fluids. It is not related to the more common diabetes mellitus, in which the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels. People with DI have a higher-than-usual urine output. This article will explore the symptoms...

Diabetes Insipidus: Another Chronic, But Different, Type of Diabetes

Therapeutic success can be maximized through dietary modifications. Diabetes is a common disease in cats and dogs that results from a decline in insulin secreted by the pancreas and/or decreased sensitivity of the body’s tissue to insulin. The resulting hyperglycemia causes the initial symptoms noted by the owner, such as polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss. Later in the disease, the patient may have lethargy, poor body condition, weakness, and potentially cataracts. Frequently, diabetes presents with other comorbidities such as obesity, pancreatitis, urinary tract infections, hyperadrenocorticism, or infections. Comorbidities may impact the response to therapy and should be evaluated and addressed.1.

What to feed patients with diabetes

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A recent study found people with carpal tunnel syndrome tend to develop cardiac amyloidosis, also known as “stiff heart syndrome,” about 10 to 15 years later. Experts say the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome may be an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis, as amyloid deposits can affect both the wrist’s connective tissue and the heart.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Triple Your Risk of Developing Stiff Heart Syndrome

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Delaying diabetes for 4 years via lifestyle changes lowers heart disease, death risk

Researchers based in China conducted a post-hoc study of people with a prediabetes diagnosis. People often receive a diagnosis of prediabetes before developing type 2 diabetes,...

Delaying diabetes for 4 years via lifestyle changes lowers heart disease, death risk

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