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New research found that eating potatoes prepared a certain way may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes. Specifically, eating French fries often may add to your risk. Here, experts explain the findings and how to incorporate potatoes into a blood sugar-friendly diet. Vegetables are a crucial part of your overall nutrition, but the way they’re prepared matters. New research …

ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 6 (UPI) — French fries, but not mashed, baked or boiled potatoes, were linked Wednesday to type 2 diabetes in a study whose authors say food preparation, as well as the kinds of foods eaten, makes a difference in reducing health risks. Researchers at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health also found that by …

A new study has found that eating three or more servings of French fries a week could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. An international team of researchers, including an expert from the University of Cambridge, investigated links between potato consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Overall they found a 20% increased risk for those who …

Love potatoes? Well, there’s good news and there’s bad news. Eating chips has been found to raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but baking, boiling or mashing potatoes was much healthier. Consuming french fries three times a week increases the chances of someone getting the disease by 20% – and doing so five times a week by 27% …

Craving french fries? Dunking your spuds in a deep fryer might be a recipe for elevating your risk of Type 2 diabetes. According to a study published Wednesday in the journal BMJ, swapping out your weekly dose of frites for boiled, baked or mashed potatoes could lower your risk of this chronic condition. The authors examined the diets of more …

Sales of Novo Nordisk’s injectable diabetes drugs including Ozempic have slowed sharply amid fierce competition and the threat of US tariffs, prompting it to cut costs and sharpen its commercial focus. The Danish drugmaker, whose booming sales of GLP-1 diabetes and obesity drugs in recent years had turned it into Europe’s most valuable company, has lost nearly $100bn (£75bn) in …

Share on PinterestResearchers have found a link between sleep quality and disease risk with many chronic conditions. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images Getting enough quality sleep every night is important for good health, but the extent it affects overall health is still being researched. A new study has linked 172 different diseases, including dementia, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease to poor sleep …

In a candid conversation on Dr. Pal’s podcast, celebrity nutritionist Ryan Fernando sparked fresh debate by asserting that type 2 diabetes, often considered a chronic and progressive disease, can actually be reversed with the right lifestyle interventions. “Diabetes is reversible,” Fernando said, citing examples of patients, including his own father, who lowered their HbA1c levels and came off insulin through …

Diabetes remission is possible — but there’s a catch, new study finds  sfchronicle.com How much is enough? Seeking remission from type 2 diabetes  Optometry Times Putting type 2 diabetes into remission doesn’t happen often, but it is possible  Kaiser Permanente Division of Research Rewriting Diabetes: PGI Chandigarh Study Shows Remission May Be Achievable for Many  :: India News Calling :: Diabetic patient can return …

Key Questions Answered Q: What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and why is it dangerous?A: DKA occurs when the body lacks insulin, causing it to break down fat for energy. This leads to a dangerous buildup of blood sugar and ketones, which can be life-threatening without treatment. Q: What breakthrough did researchers make about leptin’s role in DKA?A: Scientists discovered that …