Tag: HbA1c
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Walking After Meals: The Best Time for Post-Meal Steps, Backed by a Neurologist
Why a Simple Walk After Meals Matters Walking after meals is one of those small habits with outsized health benefits. It requires no gym membership, expensive gear, or complicated routines. A comfortable pair of shoes and a little motivation are often enough to support better digestion and blood sugar control, particularly for people with diabetes…
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Diabetes: Best Time to Walk Post-Meal, Neurologist Advice
Why post-meal walking matters for diabetes Walking after meals is one of the simplest, most accessible habits with powerful health benefits. For people with diabetes or prediabetes, a short, purposeful walk after a meal can help blunt blood sugar spikes, improve insulin sensitivity, and potentially lower HbA1c over time. You don’t need fancy equipment or…
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When to Walk After Meals for Diabetics: A Neurologist’s Time-Smart Guide
Walking After Meals: A Smart Habit for Diabetes Management Walking after meals is a simple, accessible habit with powerful health benefits. For people with diabetes or prediabetes, a brief post-meal stroll can help blunt blood sugar spikes and may contribute to long-term improvements in HbA1c. The key is timing, pace, and consistency — not a…
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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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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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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Varies by Type and Age
Summary of the Swedish findings People living with diabetes face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure and premature death. A large Swedish study, conducted from 2016 to 2020 and drawing on national registers, followed more than 400,000 adults with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The key takeaway…
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Risk for Heart Disease Varies by Diabetes Type and Age: Swedish Findings
Overview: A New Look at Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes People living with diabetes already face a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and earlier death. A large Swedish study adds a crucial nuance: the risk is not the same for everyone. The comparative analysis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes across different…