Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Type 2 Diabetes

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Diabetes May Slash 9 Years Off Life, A New Study Says
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 19, 2017 07:09 PM EST
Adults with diabetics may have 9 years off their lifespan, researchers found.
Goodbye Injections? Inhalable Insulin Shows Promise As A Treatment For Diabetes
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 12, 2017 08:30 PM EST
Is it goodbye insulin injections? A new inhalable insulin shows promise as a new way to control blood sugar without needles.
Diabetes Claims 65 lives a day in UK, Study Confirms; Improved Diabetes Care And Prevention Crucial [VIDEO]
By yasmin reyes | Nov 14, 2016 07:10 PM EST
It is estimated that around 10 percent have type 1 Diabetes, which can be managed by taking insulin doses daily. Type 2 Diabetes occurs when insulin is insufficient or not working properly. Around 80 to 90 percent of people have Type 2 Diabetes, which can be managed through a healthy diet and exercise.
Researchers Recommend Lifestyle Modification as Component of Treatment Regimen
By Frida Sarpadi | Jul 21, 2016 10:43 AM EDT
Researchers from New Zealand's University of Otago Christchurch have found that not a single diabetes drugs can prolong life expectancy of the patients or prevent any cardiovascular diseases.
Cycling May Help Pry Kids Away From Type 2 Diabetes
By Brian McNeill | May 06, 2016 05:55 AM EDT
There are many forms of exercise to trim down the calories and one of the widely growing practices is cycling. But as with other sports that would require a specific equipment to use, maintenance is a key element that would require some costs.
New Method Discovered To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes To Some Patients
By Christian Dann Quiroz | Apr 28, 2016 04:20 AM EDT
While many experts believe that Type 2 diabetes is incurable and gets worse overtime, a new research suggests that it could be reversed on some people by drastic changes in diet.
Low calorie diet eyed as 'cure' for type 2 diabetes
By Cesar Tordesillas | Mar 23, 2016 02:42 PM EDT
A study found that 12 of the 30 people given very low calorie diets had glucose levels below the usual cutoff for diabetes.
Blood Pressure Drugs May Enhance The Risk Of Heart Attacks In Diabetics
By R. Siva Kumar | Feb 29, 2016 12:03 PM EST
In a new study, scientists found that diabetes patients who also suffered due to blood pressure and were exposed to treatment drugs tended to be more at risk of heart attack.
Sitting For A Long Time Increases The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
By Jenn Loro | Feb 04, 2016 12:17 PM EST
A Dutch study featured in the scientific journal Diabetologia suggests that long hours of sitting may increase the risks of developing Type 2 diabetes by 22%.
Removing Worn-Out Cells Increases Lifespan
By R. Siva Kumar | Feb 04, 2016 11:32 AM EST
By removing worn-out cells in mice, scientists were able to increase lifespan, kidney functioning and the heart's health.
Sitting tied to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Say
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 04, 2016 10:26 AM EST
Sitting can increase risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study reported.
CDC Campaign Aims to Increase Awareness about Prediabetes
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 22, 2016 09:36 AM EST
The CDC, along with the American Medical Association, the American Diabetes Association and the Ad Council have launched the first ever national public service advertising (PSA) campaign for prediabetes.
Adding Warning Labels to Soda Cans can Deter Parents from Buying, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 14, 2016 11:30 AM EST
Health warning labels on sugar-sweetened beverages can influence how parents shop, a new study found.
Type 2 Diabetes Increases Risk Of Dementia
By R. Siva Kumar | Dec 31, 2015 09:32 AM EST
Scientists find that female diabetic patients also face a greater risk of dementia.
Dementia Risk Increased by Type 2 Diabetes
By Kanika Gupta | Dec 30, 2015 09:53 AM EST
People suffering from Type 2 diabetes are exposed to a greater risk of dementia. Women are at an even higher risk of a form of dementia called vascular dementia, according to a new study

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Productive Practices to Employ in Your Everyday Life

Staying active, productive, and keeping your mind at work, is a great way of staying healthy and happy. This is particularly true during lockdown, when it can feel easy to slip into a rut of laziness, without any clear-cut schedule. But with monotony talking its toll and resulting in a serious lack of motivation for many, how do we keep on top of a consistent workflow and schedule? Stuck for inspiration on how to stay productive and pro-active during the self-isolation, and also generally in your everyday life going forward? Take a look at this short list that we’ve compiled, detailing some practices that you might want to try and employ where possible.