February 12, 2018 Mary Caffrey Of the 262 patients with type 2 diabetes in the intervention, 83% stuck with it through the first year, despite significant requirements. Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who spent a year limiting carbohydrates—while their biomarkers were closely watched to keep them in a metabolic state to burn fat—showed sharp […]
September 26, 2017 Preventive Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this meta-analysis of 23 studies evaluated the effect of yoga on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Individuals participating in yoga had improved HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, post-prandial blood glucose, lipid profile, blood pressure, body mass index, waist/hip ratio, and cortisol levels […]
Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, CNS There are only a few natural products that have demonstrated such a wide range of protective properties as curcumin. Turmeric has three main bioactive components, namely curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. These curcuminoids have many biological effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. According to a new study […]
June 20, 2017 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this systematic review and meta-analysis sought to determine if vitamin D supplementation influenced glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients. The researchers found that supplementation with vitamin D was associated with lower HbA1c levels but not lower fasting blood glucose. However, in a subgroup of patients with […]
Miriam E. Tucker March 18, 2014 Moderate wine drinking is associated with reduced risks for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a new analysis of data from the Action in Diabetes and Vascular Disease: Preterax and Diamicron Modified-Release Controlled Evaluation (ADVANCE) trial. The results were published online February […]
Br J Nutr. 2016 Nov 23:1-9. [Epub ahead of print] Tay J1, Zajac IT1, Thompson CH2, Luscombe-Marsh ND1, Danthiir V1, Noakes M1, Buckley JD3, Wittert GA2, Brinkworth GD1. Abstract This study compared the longer-term effects of a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet with a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet on cognitive performance in individuals with type 2 diabetes […]
Date: March 22, 2016 Source: Newcastle University Summary: People who reverse their diabetes and then keep their weight down remain free of diabetes, new research shows. In addition, the team found that even patients who have had Type 2 diabetes for up to 10 years can reverse their condition. A new study from Newcastle University […]
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 02/12/2016 Kumar V, et al. – In this study, the authors understand the role and efficacy of yoga in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, this meta–analysis was conducted. With this available evidence, yoga can be considered as add–on intervention for management of diabetes. Methods Electronic data bases searched were […]
J Endocrinol Invest. 2015 May;38(5):513-8. doi: 10.1007/s40618-014-0210-6. Epub 2014 Dec 21. W S Lv 1, W J Zhao 1, S L Gong 1, D D Fang 1, B Wang 2 3, Z J Fu 1, S L Yan 1, Y G Wang 4 PMID: 25527161 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-014-0210-6 Abstract Background: Vitamin D is a multifunctional pro-hormone […]
Becky McCall October 06, 2014 VIENNA — Eggs do not have an adverse effect on lipid levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, a new study indicates. Researchers also found that an egg-rich diet for 3 months was associated with better appetite control and may provide greater satiety. “These findings suggest that a high egg diet can […]
Miriam E. Tucker August 22, 2014 Increased serum calcium levels independently predict the risk for type 2 diabetes, a new analysis from the ongoing Prevención Dieta Mediterránea (PREDIMED) study suggests. The results were published online August 19 in Diabetes Care by dietician and predoctoral student Nerea Becerra-Tomás, of the Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain, and colleagues. “Fasting glucose is, […]
MedPage Today by Parker Brown August 22, 2014 Overweight patients with type 2 diabetes who were assigned diet and exercise goals reduced their healthcare costs by an average of more than $500 a year, a study found. Over 10 years, their costs were 7% less than those given diabetes support and education alone, according to […]
Miriam E. Tucker August 04, 2014 Walking at alternating levels of intensity improves insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes, whereas walking at a continuous pace but expending the same amount of energy does not, a new study finds. The results were published online August 4, 2014 in Diabetologia by Kristian Karstoft, MD, of the Center of Inflammation and Metabolism, Rigshospitalet, […]
Diabetes Risk Rises With Statin Adherence Miriam E. Tucker July 17, 2014 The risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes rises with adherence to statin therapy, providing further confirmation of the previously reported link. However, the benefits of statins still “clearly” outweigh the risks, according to a large new population-based study and analysis. The findings were published […]
Deborah Brauser February 11, 2014 For the first time, eating disorders have been linked to adult-onset diabetes. A large survey study of more than 52,000 adults in 19 countries showed that individuals with binge eating disorder or bulimia nervosa were more than twice as likely to have diabetes. The study also showed that individuals with […]
Lisa Nainggolan January 20, 2014 A new study in healthy women suggests that consuming high levels of flavonoids, including compounds found in berries, tea, grapes, and wine, could potentially lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study, published in the February issue of the Journal of Nutrition, indicates that greater intake of these dietary […]