Health News
Even With Exercise, Lounging Isn't Always Good
Staying active is a key part of any healthy lifestyle. By the same token, spending too much time sitting may be harmful to your health.
Exercise Slows Early Aging
We all grow older, but not necessarily at the same pace. According to recent research, the cardiovascular system (heart and related organs) of patients with type 2 diabetes may age sooner than those without diabetes.
Hormone Tied to Three Deadly Diseases
Your body is linked together through a complex system we still know little about. As such, diseases are related in ways still unknown. Now, researchers have pinpointed a hormone linked to three deadly diseases.
Screening Didn't Cut Diabetes Death Rates
The growing rate of type 2 diabetes is a major public health problem in the U.S. Screening and early treatment for diabetes could reduce this problem. However, researchers are still uncertain about the benefits of screening.
Two Insulins, Two Blood Sugar Fixes
Some patients with type 2 diabetes need insulin treatment to get their blood sugar under control. There are a number of insulin treatment options. So, how do these options compare against each other?
Diabetes Drugs Cut Colon Cancer Risk
There are many factors to think about when prescribing drugs to diabetes patients. One of these factors is the cancer risk of a particular drug; or in some cases, the cancer-preventing powers of that drug.
Stop Diabetes, Eat Healthy After Pregnancy
Eating a healthy diet is a major part of any pregnancy. If you develop diabetes during pregnancy, diet becomes even more important. Now, it seems the importance of a healthy diet doesn't go away once the baby is born.
Happy Feet with Diabetes
Diabetes can lead to complications throughout your body, even in your feet. Both poor blood circulation and nerve damage put your feet at risk of skin sores, or ulcers. By properly controlling your diabetes and keeping a close eye on your feet, you can prevent foot ulcers.
No Kidney Failure From Diabetes Drug
While medications can help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, some drugs come with serious side effects. Before prescribing a drug, doctors should know the benefits and potential harm of the drug.
Diabetic Eye Damage Tied to Ethnicity
From your head to your toes, diabetes can cause problems throughout the body. Even your eyes can be affected by diabetes.