When gifted Irish cyclist Stephen Clancy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, he thought it might mean the end of his racing career. In the hospital, a diabetes consultant told him extreme levels of exercise could complicate his diabetes management and make it more difficult to control the condition. But then he found Team Novo […]
High alcohol consumption and binge drinking starting in the teens is associated with raising women’s blood glucose levels, putting them at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Men are not similarly affected. Read more
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 15 didn’t stop Romain Gioux from pursuing his dream. Now he competes professionally as part of Team Novo Nordisk, a group of elite athletes who haven’t let their diabetes diagnoses slow them down.
Most exercise programs run a disclaimer: check with your HCP before starting this program! But do you really need to? That depends on your overall health and the type of exercise program. For walking or other simple exercises, the American Diabetes Association doesn’t recommend you need to wait to talk to your doctor before starting. […]
A new study found that commuting by bike is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer risk, diabetes, and premature death. In a five-year study, cyclists saw risk for heart disease, cancer, and early death cut by almost half. Read more
Diabetes is a growing problem in China, and its staple grain, rice, is a major factor, as it affects blood sugar in much the same way as white bread. Scientists are seeking a way to reduce the growth of diabetes in the world’s most populous country through developing new strains of rice that are healthier, […]
Diabetes is widespread in the U.S. More than eight million Americans have the disease, and treatment costs each year exceed $320 billion. A new program in San Diego using innovative strategies to improve health and reduce the cost of diabetes by encouraging better self-management of the disease. Read more
Eating out can take some careful planning when you have diabetes, especially when eating at fast food places where healthy choices can be hard to find. It is possible to occasionally incorporate fast food items into your diet, with a little extra attention. Read more
A new “Fresh Food Canadian Pharmacy” program at a hospital in central Pennsylvania is aimed at getting patients with type 2 diabetes to change their diets and lose weight. Participants in the pilot program receive a free selection of healthy foods every week and meet with a registered dietitian. Read more
Resistance, or weight, training can be very helpful in managing blood glucose, and is good for you in many other ways. If you’re older or have limited mobility for other reasons, it can be difficult to start a resistance training program, but it’s very important as it will help prevent loss of muscle mass and […]
A new study suggests that eating fresh fruit may help reduce diabetes risk for those who don’t have the disease. Those who already have diabetes may have a lower risk for complications such as heart and kidney disease. The study was conducted for 7 years on half a million Chinese adults. Read more
A new study says obesity resulted in up to 47 percent more life-years lost than tobacco or high blood pressure. The study looked at how behavioral risk factors contribute to causes of death among Americans. Obesity and diabetes caused the highest number of preventable life-years lost, followed by tobacco use, high blood pressure and high […]
A new study from researchers in Finland suggests that a high concentration of indolepropionic acid in the serum protects against type 2 diabetes. Indolepropionic acid is produced by intestinal bacteria, and a diet rich in fiber can help boost its production. According to the researchers, the discovery provides additional insight into the role of intestinal […]
Gastric bypass can result in metabolic changes that cause excess insulin production, says Mary-Elizabeth Patti, M.D., F.A.C.P., Director of the Hypoglycemia Clinic at Joslin Diabetes Center. “People secrete more insulin than they should after eating. Glucose levels spike after a meal and then decline too low. This roller coaster pattern of repeated low blood sugars […]
I’ve had Type 2 diabetes for 14 years. Finding the right combination of low-GI foods and living a “normal” life has been really trying. A few months ago, I decided to start eating “clean.” I also don’t eat carbohydrates like potatoes, pasta, rice, bread and sugar of any kind. I eat very little fruit, and […]
The Food Standards Agency in the UK launched a campaign Monday to warn about cancer risks linked to eating burnt toast, over-roasted potatoes and other starchy foods cooked at high temperatures. The campaign is based on longstanding evidence from animal studies in 2002, but the link is yet to be proved in human studies. Some […]
The marriage of apps and software with type 2 diabetes care has been rocky at best because successful management of the condition eludes simple cause-and-effect algorithms. However, because of a lesson learned at a summer camp, a new software system promises to improve that relationship.
New research shows that brain shrinkage is less pronounced in older folks whose diets hew closely to the traditional diet of Mediterranean peoples — including lots of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and olive oil, little red meat and poultry, and regular, moderate consumption of fish and red wine.
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Regular physical activity and exercise are recommended for the general population for overall improved health. However, exercise of moderate intensity increases the risk of hypoglycemia during and following exertion in those with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Accordingly, exercise guidelines for T1DM focus on prevention of exercise-induced hypoglycemia.