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Blood sugar concentration, or glucose level, refers to the amount of glucose present in the blood of a human or animal. Normally, in mammals the blood glucose level is maintained at a reference range between about 3.6 and 5.8 mM (mmol/l). It is tightly regulated as a part of metabolic homeostasis.

Burdock roots outshine dandelion in antidiabetic potential study

Study compares the antidiabetic potential of dandelion and burdock roots, finding burdock exhibits higher total phenolic content and α-amylase activity, while dandelion has higher total polysaccharide content, warranting further in vivo studies.

7 Apr 2024

Heavy alcohol use linked to increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in middle-aged adults

Heavy alcohol use may increase middle-aged adults' risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to research to be presented this week at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California.

7 Apr 2024

Intermittent fasting enhances glucose processing and intestinal health in aging mice

A study conducted in mice found that intermittent fasting brought benefits beyond weight loss, suggesting the practice could help the body better process glucose and reduce age-related declines in intestinal function.

7 Apr 2024

Biden is right about $35 insulin cap but exaggerates prior costs for Medicare enrollees

The cost of insulin in the United States has risen considerably in recent years, with some estimates finding that Americans have paid around 10 times as much for the drug as people in other developed countries.

5 Apr 2024

Certain gut bacteria may help lower cholesterol and heart disease risk

Changes in the gut microbiome have been implicated in a range of diseases including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease.

2 Apr 2024

Ketogenic diet can be a powerful aid in treating mental illness

For people living with serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, standard treatment with antipsychotic medications can be a double-edged sword.

1 Apr 2024

Vegan diet benefits individuals with type 1 diabetes, study shows

A low-fat vegan diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans reduces insulin needs and improves insulin sensitivity and glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes, according to a first-of-its-kind study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in Clinical Diabetes.

29 Mar 2024

Sweeteners do not increase hunger and help lower blood sugar, study finds

Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier – and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a significant new study has found.

28 Mar 2024

Early understanding of diabetes risk could help in better disease management

With diabetes increasing at an alarming rate in the United States, Diabetes Alert Day is meant to be a one-day "wake-up call" to the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.

28 Mar 2024

Study finds changing trends in arterial disease risk among diabetics

There has been a redistribution in the risk of arterial disease in type 1 and 2 diabetes. The risks of heart attack and stroke have decreased significantly, while complications in more peripheral vessels have increased in relative importance, according to studies at the University of Gothenburg.

28 Mar 2024

As AI eye exams prove their worth, lessons for future tech emerge

Christian Espinoza, director of a Southern California drug-treatment provider, recently began employing a powerful new assistant: an artificial intelligence algorithm that can perform eye exams with pictures taken by a retinal camera. It makes quick diagnoses, without a doctor present.

27 Mar 2024

GRADE study reveals key findings in diabetes medication efficacy

Diabetes affects more than 1 in 10 -; or more than 38 million -; Americans. People with diabetes who keep their blood sugar levels in the near-normal range generally have a much lower risk of developing diabetes complications such as heart, kidney, and eye diseases.

26 Mar 2024

Study investigates the relationship between dietary inflammatory index and stroke risk in US adults

A recent study demonstrated the potential of dietary intervention to reduce stroke incidence by half by reducing systemic inflammation.

25 Mar 2024

Study adds new evidence on the link between Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease

New research conducted in mice offers insights into what's going on at the molecular level that could cause people with diabetes to develop Alzheimer's disease.

25 Mar 2024

After Appalachian hospitals merged into a monopoly, their ERs slowed to a crawl

In the small Appalachian city of Bristol, Virginia, City Council member Neal Osborne left a meeting on the morning of Jan. 3 and rushed himself to the hospital.

25 Mar 2024

Maintaining optimal heart health after pregnancy can mitigate cardiovascular disease risk

Women with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce their risk by maintaining optimal heart health after pregnancy, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

22 Mar 2024

Ideal cardiovascular health in young adults slashes risk of heart, stroke, and kidney disease

An analysis of health data for nearly 4 million young adults in Korea found that those who had ideal cardiovascular health had about a 65% lower risk of developing heart disease, stroke or kidney disease later in life compared to people with low heart health scores, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

21 Mar 2024

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Programs that provided free, weekly home delivery of fresh fruits and vegetable from local farms helped improve recipients' nutrition levels, physical activity levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, held March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

Unlocking weight loss through exercise mimicry with metformin

An "anti-hunger" molecule produced after vigorous exercise is responsible for the moderate weight loss caused by the diabetes medication metformin, according to a new study in mice and humans.

18 Mar 2024

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Further Reading

Burdock roots outshine dandelion in antidiabetic potential study

Heavy alcohol use linked to increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in middle-aged adults

Intermittent fasting enhances glucose processing and intestinal health in aging mice

Biden is right about $35 insulin cap but exaggerates prior costs for Medicare enrollees

Certain gut bacteria may help lower cholesterol and heart disease risk

Ketogenic diet can be a powerful aid in treating mental illness

Vegan diet benefits individuals with type 1 diabetes, study shows

Sweeteners do not increase hunger and help lower blood sugar, study finds

Early understanding of diabetes risk could help in better disease management

Study finds changing trends in arterial disease risk among diabetics

As AI eye exams prove their worth, lessons for future tech emerge

GRADE study reveals key findings in diabetes medication efficacy

Study investigates the relationship between dietary inflammatory index and stroke risk in US adults

Study adds new evidence on the link between Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease

After Appalachian hospitals merged into a monopoly, their ERs slowed to a crawl

Maintaining optimal heart health after pregnancy can mitigate cardiovascular disease risk

Ideal cardiovascular health in young adults slashes risk of heart, stroke, and kidney disease

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Unlocking weight loss through exercise mimicry with metformin

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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