The proven fish that helps prevent type 2 diabetes
New research from Spain found that people with prediabetes who ate sardines regularly saw their high risk classification drop from 37% to just 8% in one year. Oily fish have long been celebrated for their impressive nutritional profile rich in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and a host of other essential nutrients. But a newly published […]
Umbilical cord blood could predict Type 1 diabetes risk before symptoms ever appear
Umbilical cord blood collected at birth and routinely discarded may contain measurable biological signals that predict a child’s future risk of developing Type 1 diabetes, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications. The findings suggest that the biological conditions associated with the disease may begin taking shape as early as pregnancy, well […]
Insulin resistance has 4 findings that explain what is happening years before a diabetes diagnosis arrives
Insulin resistance is the metabolic condition that most people have never heard of until they receive a prediabetes diagnosis, at which point they discover that it has been developing inside their body for years. The gap between when insulin resistance begins and when it becomes clinically visible through standard blood tests is one of the […]
Do calories or sugar matter more for your blood sugar
It is one of the most common questions in nutrition, and the answer turns out to be more nuanced than most people expect. Both sugar and caloric intake matter for maintaining healthy glucose levels, but they operate on different timescales and through different mechanisms. Focusing only on one while ignoring the other leaves significant gaps […]
The best high fiber breakfast for better blood sugar
Starting the day with the right breakfast can make a meaningful difference in how the body manages blood sugar and fiber is one of the most important tools for getting that right. Despite its well documented benefits, more than 90% of adults in the United States still fall short of the recommended daily fiber intake, […]
The blood type most dangerously linked to type 2 diabetes
For people with blood type B, a sweeping new analysis of global health research adds one more factor worth keeping on the radar: a modestly but meaningfully elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The finding comes from a 2024 umbrella review one of the most comprehensive types of scientific analyses available which examined more […]
Why Type 2 diabetes affect Smokers more
A study analyzing data from more than 3,300 individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and nearly 3,900 participants without the condition has confirmed smoking as a significant risk factor across every subtype of the disease. The research, conducted at the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, found that people who had ever […]
Type 2 diabetes risk grows with age
Type 2 diabetes is among the most common and consequential chronic conditions in the United States and a startling number of people living with it have no idea. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27.6 million of the 40.1 million Americans with diabetes remain undiagnosed. That gap exists largely because the condition […]
Powerful ways to prevent diabetes
Understanding the importance of prevention, individuals can take proactive steps to safeguard their health and well-being. By adopting simple yet powerful strategies, it’s possible to reduce the risk of developing hyperglycemia and lead a healthier life. In this article, we’ll delve into the myriad ways individuals can empower themselves to prevent diabetes effectively. From embracing […]