Tag: Glycemic control
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Cuba’s Breakthrough: Innovative Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Overview: A Growing Challenge for Diabetic Care Diabetic foot ulcers are a serious complication for people living with diabetes. These wounds can lead to infection, amputation, and a decline in quality of life if not treated promptly and effectively. Global medical experts have long urged the adoption of comprehensive wound care strategies that combine advanced…
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How Daily Food Choices Secretly Shape Blood Sugar and the Habits That Actually Work
Why Your Blood Sugar Isn’t Just a Number Blood sugar regulation isn’t a single sound byte in your life. It’s the result of a daily rhythm—what you eat, how you pair foods, when you eat, and how you move. Recent research shows that individual glucose responses vary widely, meaning there’s no one-size-fits-all plate. Understanding your…
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Low-fat vegan diet reduces insulin use in type 1 diabetes
New findings suggest a low-fat vegan approach can help people with type 1 diabetes reclaim control over insulin usage A recent secondary analysis of a 2024 study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, published in BMC Nutrition, indicates that a low-fat vegan diet, which does not restrict calories or carbohydrates, could reduce the amount…
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Adolescent Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes May Elevate Adult Neuropathy Risk
New Evidence Links Adolescent Hyperglycemia to Adult Neuropathy Risk Emerging findings from a University of Michigan-led study suggest that poor blood sugar control during adolescence in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) could increase the likelihood of developing neuropathy in adulthood. This long-term insight adds to the growing body of evidence that early glycemic exposure…
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Adolescent Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes Elevates Neuropathy Risk in Adulthood
Adolescent Glycemic Control and Long-Term Risks in Type 1 Diabetes Glycemic control during adolescence may have lasting consequences for adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). A recent study led by researchers at the University of Michigan suggests that higher blood sugar levels in the teen years are associated with an increased risk of neuropathy later…
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Adolescent Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes and Future Neuropathy Risk
Overview: Adolescent hyperglycemia and long-term neuropathy risk New research from the University of Michigan highlights a concerning link: poor blood sugar control during adolescence in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) may elevate the risk of developing peripheral neuropathy as adults. This finding adds to the longstanding evidence that sustained hyperglycemia contributes to the complications…
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Doctor Shares 6 Everyday Habits with Surprising Yet Massive Health Benefits
Six Everyday Habits That Deliver Massive Health Benefits Dr. Kunal Sood, a renowned anesthesiologist and pain medicine expert, has highlighted six simple daily habits that can significantly boost physical and mental well-being. The ideas are easy to integrate into everyday life and backed by research, offering meaningful health dividends with minimal effort. 1) Cold showers…
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Risk of Heart Disease Varies by Diabetes Type and Age, Swedish Study Finds
Overview People with diabetes have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and premature death. A large Swedish study now adds a crucial nuance: the risk is not the same for everyone. It varies with age and the type of diabetes (type 1 or type 2), which could pave the…