A study that followed 111,000 people for over 20 years found that women can gain an additional ten years and men seven years of life free of cancer, heart problems and type-2 diabetes if they maintain a healthy lifestyle. The necessary steps for health are exercising regularly, drinking in moderation only, maintaining a healthy weight […]
Previous research has suggested that eating foods like those found in the Mediterranean diet might help to protect against cognitive decline, as well as in preventing and controlling type 2 diabetes. A recent study set out to examine this in more depth, looking at the “association of a Mediterranean diet score with a 2-year change […]
At this time of year, fitness clubs and gyms run specials to bring in new members. These clubs know that most of those people will no longer be regularly attending classes or doing workouts by spring. Diabetes exercise expert Dr. Sheri Colberg shares her tips to help you avoid becoming one of those exercise dropouts. […]
A recent study looked at exercise videogames to see if they could have a positive effect on a person’s average daily exercise time as well as their HbA1c, compared to more traditional forms of exercise. Read more
If you have diabetes and are considering getting a tattoo, there are some things to be aware of to ensure you have a positive experience. Blood pressure and blood sugar levels can both rise while a tattoo is being applied, and high blood sugar levels can also complicate the healing process, increasing the risk of […]
A recent study evaluated whether increasing consumption of sugary or artificially sweetened beverages over time was associated with a subsequently increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Read more
Changes in schedules and eating habits can pose challenges for people with diabetes. These tips can help you keep your diet and blood sugar management on track over the holiday season. Read more
Eating ultra-processed food is associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from French researchers. Ultra-processed foods are often high in calories and low in nutrients. Previous studies have found a diet high in these foods to be associated with health problems including heart disease, obesity and certain cancers. Read […]
Breast milk is deemed to be the “best” for baby, but a recent study suggests there may be additional benefits for mothers and their long-term health in the form of improved cardiovascular health and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Read more
Intermittent fasting, which is also known as time-restricted eating (TRE), could help people with metabolic syndrome prevent their condition from progressing to type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. Study participants were instructed to continue eating their regular diet but to fit all meals within a 10-hour window, while fasting for the other 14 […]
For an athlete with diabetes, even a single day with enough carbohydrate and food intake and rest or tapering can effectively maximize your carbohydrate stores, according to diabetes and exercise expert Dr. Sheri Colberg. Read more
Childhood obesity is a has many causes, and some evidence suggests possible exposure to in utero maternal obesity or gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) might have a role. Read more
The circadian clocks inside the body’s cells that help regulate timing of many body functions and control cardiovascular disease risks within a 24-hour day appear to be affected by high glucose in obesity. “We know that high glucose impairs circadian clock functions, but now we want to know [if] by fixing the clock can we […]
When you have diabetes, whether there is a “best” time of day to exercise can depend on many things — whether you’re trying to lose weight or manage glucose; whether or not you take insulin; what kind of physical activity you’re doing, and many more. Diabetes exercise expert Dr. Sheri Colberg gives her insight into […]
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a set of interconnected biochemical, clinical, and metabolic factors that increase risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Characteristics of MetS include high blood pressure, high blood glucose, and excess body fat around the waist. Carbohydrate intake stimulates insulin secretion, which in turn stimulates fat storage, is linked to MetS. […]
Adults with type 1 diabetes who use cannabis products are more than twice as likely to develop diabetic ketoacidosis as non-cannabis users with type 1, according to a recent study. The researchers say increased appetite due to cannabis use may be a factor, along with impaired ability to manage diabetes. Read more
Currently there is no clear consensus on dietary recommendations for pregnant women with high metabolic risks for gestational diabetes and other complications. New research puts the Mediterranean style diet to the test to evaluate the effectiveness of the diet in pregnant women. Read more
Many people who drink lots of sugary beverages typically switch to diet sodas when diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, because they have no sugar and are supposed to be “healthier.” However, new evidence is showing that diet soda may actually contribute to a person’s diabetes. Read more
Studies have shown that the more weight a person with diabetes loses, the more their cardiovascular risk diminishes. Researchers set out to find what happens if a person later regains some or all of the weight. They found that maintaining weight loss is just as important as losing weight in the first place in order […]
A new report looked at the effects of diabetes-focused medical nutrition therapy as part of an overall management plan, with the goal of improving diabetes and prediabetes outcomes in adults. While a previous report on this topic focused on nutrition therapy for only adults with diabetes, the recent report’s goal is to expand the population […]