Tag: Diabetes Prevention
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Three simple ways to reverse pre-diabetes, per Dr. Jen Caudle
Understanding pre-diabetes and why it matters Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to diagnose type 2 diabetes. It signals that the body is struggling to process glucose efficiently, often due to insulin resistance. While it may not cause obvious symptoms at first,…
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Three Simple Ways to Reverse Prediabetes, According to a Top Doctor
Understanding Prediabetes Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to diagnose diabetes. It often signals insulin resistance and can raise the risk of heart disease and stroke. Symptoms may be subtle or absent, but signs can include frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, excessive…
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Walk Daily to Cut Your Health Risks in Half, Says a Cardiologist
Movement Is Medicine: The Case for Daily walking Could a simple daily habit be the key to a longer, healthier life? According to Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a US-based cardiologist with more than two decades of experience, yes. The most powerful anti-ageing tool isn’t a pill or a device; it’s the way you move. Daily movement—whether…
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Walk This Much Every Day and Halve Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Memory Loss: A Cardiologist Explains How
Movement as Medicine: Unlocking Longevity with Everyday Steps What if the path to a longer, healthier life isn’t found in a pill bottle but in a simple daily habit? Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a US-based cardiologist with more than two decades of experience, argues that movement is nature’s most powerful anti-ageing tool. By engaging the muscles,…
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Walk This Much Every Day to Halve Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Memory Loss: A Cardiologist Explains How
The Power of Daily Movement Move your body today to protect your future. Daily movement is not a trendy fitness hack but nature’s most powerful anti-ageing tool, according to US-based cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj. He explains that engaging the muscles, heart, and lungs through simple activities—especially walking—can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases by…
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PREDIABETEXT: A Digital Intervention Trial to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care
Overview: A Digital Approach to Prediabetes Prevention Prediabetes affects millions worldwide and poses a clear risk for progression to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In Mallorca, Spain, researchers tested a multifaceted digital intervention called PREDIABETEXT in a real-world primary care setting. The trial explored whether a low-to-moderate intensity program, delivered mainly through SMS messages and…
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A Multifaceted Digital Intervention for Prediabetes Prevention in Primary Care: Insights from the PREDIABETEXT Trial
Introduction: A Global Challenge in Prediabetes Prediabetes affects hundreds of millions worldwide, with rising prevalence driven by urbanization, lifestyle changes, and aging populations. While lifestyle modification programs have shown strong efficacy at reducing diabetes risk, real-world uptake remains a hurdle. PREDIABETEXT (Prediabetes Text Message Digital Intervention for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus) represents…
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Holistic 12-Week BAPS wellNESS Programme in the UK: Culture, Faith, and Lifestyle Medicine
Introduction: A Community-Based Approach to Health The Holistic 12-Week BAPS wellNESS Programme in the UK represents a pioneering effort by BAPS Charities UK to address health disparities among British South Asians, a community facing higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, and mental health challenges. Hosted at Neasden Temple in London, the initiative merged science, culture,…
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BAPS wellNESS Programme UK: A 12-Week Holistic Health Initiative
Overview: A Community-Driven Health Initiative The Holistic 12-Week BAPS wellNESS Programme, launched by BAPS Charities UK, represents a community-based effort to address health disparities among British South Asians who face elevated risks of diabetes, heart disease, and mental health challenges. Rooted in lifestyle medicine and influenced by the spiritual guidance of His Holiness Mahant Swami…
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Group-based and online counselling reduces diabetes risk in high-risk men
Overview of the T2D-GENE study A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that group-based and online lifestyle counselling can help middle-aged and older men make healthier dietary choices that reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. The T2D-GENE project tracked men living in the eastern part of Finland over three years, examining…