Tag - Diabetes

Diet and Exercise Can Outsmart Genetic Diabetes Risk

Credit: DepositphotosAlthough genetics play a significant role in the development of type 2 diabetes, genes don't determine everything in life.Lifestyle Changes Can Defy Genetic PredispositionA new study suggests, for the first time, that even those who are genetically predisposed to diabetes can prevent the disease with the right lifestyle choices.A three-year intervention in Finland...

Lactose-Intolerant Milk Drinkers may Face a Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

If milk is hard for you to digest, you might have a genetic variant that could make it possible for the beverage to also lower your risk of developing diabetes. Credit: PixaobayContrary to common beliefs, a recent study suggests that individuals who are lactose intolerant might benefit from daily milk consumption as a preventive...

Breakthrough in Diabetes Research Spurs Innovative Treatments

Scientists have identified an enzyme that plays a key role in developing insulin resistance, and may lead to new treatment optionsDepositphotosResearchers have identified a novel mechanism through which type 2 diabetes develops. In experiments with mice, they showed that inhibiting a specific enzyme could pave the way for a new approach to treating the...

Home Saliva Tests: A Potential Alternative to Daily Finger Pricks for Diabetics

If the E-AB biosensor enters production, there may be no need for these painful finger-prick tests in the future. Credit UnsplashFor people with diabetes, having to do painful daily finger-prick blood tests is a common and uncomfortable experience. However, scientists created a sample device for home use that checks blood sugar levels using saliva...

Walking Quickly Crucial in Fighting Diabetes, Reveals Study

The study suggests that while walking is beneficial, walking at a faster pace is more effective in preventing diabetes. Credit: DepositphotosWalking regularly is known to help prevent diabetes, but a recent study tries to figure out the best speed for maximum benefits. The study suggests that adding a bit more speed to your walk...

Weekly Insulin Doses Simplify Diabetes Care in Successful Phase 3 Trials

A once-a-week insulin shot has shown promise in a phase three clinical trial. Credit: PixaobayDiabetic individuals who are weary of their daily insulin injections may soon find relief in a once-a-week injection. A year-long phase three clinical trial has demonstrated that a weekly version of insulin is equally proficient in managing the condition as...

The way Diabetes Hinders the Healing Process in the Eye

Credit: PixaobayResearchers have presented fresh insights into the mechanism by which diabetes affects the healing of eye wounds. For the first time, they have identified two related disease-associated changes to the cornea.Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have gained fresh insights into how diabetes hampers wound healing in the eye. For the first time, they have identified...