Tag - Diabetes

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...