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A large international study led by Harvard and Spanish researchers suggests that pairing a Mediterranean-style diet with calorie reduction, moderate exercise, and professional support can significantly lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Credit: Stock A major new study reveals 3 simple lifestyle changes that can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly a third. Adopting a Mediterranean-style …

A growing body of research points to a deceptively simple prescription for healthy aging: eat Mediterranean-style, move a bit more, and get structured support.  Two major studies released this year – one a six-year clinical trial in Spain, the other a decades-long U.S. cohort analysis – reach the same conclusion from different angles.  The first, published in the …

Sudden blindness possible rare side effect of popular diabetes & weight loss drugs  WJLA GLP-1 drugs and vision loss: How significant are the risks?  MedicalNewsToday Semaglutide, Tirzepatide Linked to Small Increase in Eye Disorder Risk  AJMC Understanding the risk of diabetic retinopathy from glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: a Mendelian randomization study and systematic review of European populations  Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome 2 Minute Medicine …

Lilly pill cuts body weight by 10.5% in patients with type 2 diabetes  Reuters Eli Lilly’s weight loss pill orforglipron clears its latest trial, paving way for approval  CNBC Lilly’s oral GLP-1, orforglipron, is successful in third Phase 3 trial, triggering global regulatory submissions this year for the treatment of obesity  Eli Lilly and Company Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill meets target in key …

Sudden blindness possible rare side effect of popular diabetes & weight loss drugs  WTVC GLP-1 drugs and vision loss: How significant are the risks?  MedicalNewsToday Understanding the risk of diabetic retinopathy from glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: a Mendelian randomization study and systematic review of European populations  Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome Semaglutide, Tirzepatide Linked to Small Increase in Eye Disorder Risk  AJMC 2 Minute Medicine …

Scientists in Canada discovered that gut microbes fuel liver dysfunction, but stopping this process at its source dramatically improved metabolic health in mice. Credit: Shutterstock Gut microbes produce D-lactate that worsens metabolism. A trap for it restores healthier blood sugar and liver function. A group of Canadian researchers has identified an unexpected way to lower blood sugar and protect the …

For decades, scientists have debated how metformin, the world’s most widely prescribed type 2 diabetes drug, actually works. A new study from Baylor College of Medicine reveals a surprising player: the brain. Credit: Shutterstock Scientists found that metformin acts in the brain through Rap1 to control blood sugar. This insight could lead to more precise diabetes treatments. Metformin has been …

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Diabetes Risk, Study Shows  The New York Times Type 2 diabetes prevented with adherence to Mediterranean diet and exercise  CNN THIS popular diet, plus calorie control, can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes  Times of India Mediterranean diet and exercise cut diabetes risk by nearly one-third, even without much weight loss, study finds  ABC News Low-Cal Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise …

Some foods and drinks interfere with the way some diabetes medications work. High fat meals, alcohol and refined carbs can impact the effectiveness of some diabetes medications. When taking diabetes medications, make sure you stay hydrated and consider meal timing and portions. When you have diabetes, the focus is often on eating a healthy diet to better manage the disease …

playlist=”W5xXwQyA” playlisttype=”dynamic” placement=”true” jwpropertyid=”XDErnc08″ /] We’ve got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that a new study out of Harvard has established a link between eating potatoes and an increased risk of developing diabetes. But the good news is not all potatoes are equal: There are plenty of spuds you can keep on your plate, …