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Type 2 Diabetes

11/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Stand up every now and then: Sitting in front of a desk for hours on end increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes

Proper posture is crucial for your overall health, but did you know that your posture may influence your risk of diabetes? According to a study by researchers from Deakin University, workers who “use sit-stand desks at work might be able to live longer and be better placed to reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes.” […]

10/19/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

New trial suggests that weight loss can reverse Type 2 diabetes

Being overweight has long been associated with an increased risk for Type 2 diabetes, which is why weight loss is often recommended as a prevention and treatment method for this condition. However, no prior studies have determined if weight loss can indeed reverse Type 2 diabetes. According to a recent study published in The Lancet, […]

10/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Australian study confirms the therapeutic benefits of intermittent fasting for diabetic patients

Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular styles of fasting for weight loss. This type of fasting can also benefit people with diabetes. According to a study published in the journal JAMA Network, intermittent fasting can help lower Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. HbA1c is the average blood sugar […]

08/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

All it takes is 14 days: Two weeks’ worth of exercise significantly improves beta cell function and reduces pancreatic fat in adults with Type 2 diabetes

The importance of exercise, especially for people suffering from chronic conditions, should never be downplayed. A study in the journal Diabetologia adds more evidence to that fact, suggesting that people with Type 2 diabetes only need two weeks of exercise to enhance their beta cell function and diminish pancreatic fat. For the study, researchers from Finland […]

07/29/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Working and eating at night increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to new study

People who either work or eat at night are more at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. The study published in the journal Diabetes Care revealed that people who periodically work the night shift are more at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study was carried out by a team […]

06/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Low amounts of testosterone put men at risk of chronic diseases, even if they’re young

Men of all ages are at risk of chronic disease if their testosterone levels are low, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. In the study, a team of researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Florida looked at the relationship between testosterone, age, and chronic disease. The research team based their […]

06/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Improve your insulin resistance with resistance exercise

People suffering from Type 2 diabetes have a new reason to take up muscle-building resistance training. In an American Physiological Society article, a Japanese study recently reported that this particular type of physical regimen could increase the effectiveness of a protein that controls the rate at which it absorbs glucose. Resistance exercise could therefore be […]

06/08/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Diabetic patients can improve the function of their blood vessels by doing resistance-based interval exercise

The importance of exercise to long-term health management is widely known, but a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology further emphasized the fact. The research revealed that resistance-based interval exercises can improve endothelial function and blood flow in sufferers of Type 2 diabetes. The study compared the effects of cardiovascular […]

04/21/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

That’s “belly” bad indeed: Carrying more weight around your abdomen makes you more likely to develop diabetes

Now you have one more reason to banish belly fat than just looking good in photos you and your friends upload in social media. More than any kind of fat, the kind that deposits itself deep in your abdomen increases your risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. A new study at Columbia University […]

03/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Physical activity may be more important than diet for preventing type 2 diabetes, according to new research

The connection between diabetes and diet is well-established, but many people struggle to stick to a healthy eating regimen – even when they know that they could be putting their health at risk. If you find yourself sneaking in treats more often than you should, a new study published in the British Journal of Sports […]

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