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Many diabetes myths still exist and can lead to worse health outcomes. Diabetes is a complex chronic disease; it’s not caused by eating too much sugar or carbs. Manage diabetes by eating a balanced diet, staying physically active and working with a diabetes specialist. Even with all we know about diabetes today, myths about the condition continue to spread. Unfortunately, …

Artificial sweeteners were introduced to offer a healthier alternative to sugar – but as a new study highlights, these substitutes bring their own health risks with them. And it doesn’t take much of the stuff to make a difference: the researchers behind the study, from several institutions in Australia and the Netherlands, found that drinking just a single can of …

Lilly’s Mounjaro (tirzepatide), a GIP/GLP-1 dual agonist, demonstrated cardiovascular protection in landmark head-to-head trial, reinforcing its benefit in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease  Eli Lilly and Company Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro shows heart health benefits in head-to-head trial with older diabetes drug Trulicity  CNBC Eli Lilly’s diabetes drug Mounjaro matches heart benefit of older treatment  statnews.com Eli Lilly Weight-Loss Drug Mounjaro …

One of the most common lifestyle diseases, diabetes affects is rapidly increasing both in India and across the world. A 2021 study titled ‘Epidemiology of type 2 diabetes in India‘ reads, “India has the second highest number of diabetics worldwide after China. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), India had about 77 million adults with diabetes in 2019. This …

Fruit is widely recognised as an important part of a healthy diet, providing essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. However, because fruit contains natural sugars such as fructose, some people worry that eating too much fruit might raise blood sugar levels and increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This concern is common, especially for those managing or trying …

When folks hear about pancreatic cancer, it’s not always clear what the earliest warning signs might look like. For a disease that’s so tough to catch early, there’s growing chatter in both the research and medical communities about whether new-onset diabetes that is, suddenly developing diabetes as an adult could actually be an early symptom of pancreatic cancer. First, here’s …

Scientists have uncovered a remarkable shift in how we understand insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen revealed that everyone has their own unique response to insulin, challenging how the condition has traditionally been diagnosed and treated. This research takes a deep dive into the molecular makeup of muscle tissue and shows that insulin sensitivity …

14 Everyday herbs and spices that may help prevent cancer, diabetes, and heart disease  The Times of IndiaView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

A breakfast rich in fiber, unsaturated fats and protein may help balance blood sugar. For steady blood sugar, dietitians recommend white bean and avocado toast.  It’s filled with nutrients to power you through your morning and takes just 5 minutes to make. As a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, I know firsthand how influential our food …

A quarter-size device that tracks the rise and fall of sugar in your blood is the latest source of hope — and hype — in the growing buzz around wearable health technology. Continuous glucose monitors, small patches that provide 24-hour insight into concentrations of sugar in the blood, could be a tool for Americans to “take control over their own …