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Low-carb diets may be all the rage, but they're not for kids with diabetes, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
In a new report, the AAP says that low-carbohydrate diets cannot be recommended for children or teenagers with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. That's because there's little evidence they're helpful, but there are concerns about restricting kids' diets to tha...
Staying up late comes naturally to some folks, whether they’re working or relaxing deep into the night.
But being a night owl might come at a cost to one’s health.
People who are night owls have a higher risk than early birds of becoming diabetic, a new study has found.
“We found that night owls were at 72% increased risk of developing diabetes when we compare them to ea...
It's known that older men with type 2 diabetes have higher odds for erectile dysfunction, or ED. Now, new research suggests problems in the bedroom for younger men may signal undiagnosed prediabetes or diabetes.
Researchers found that men 40 and younger with ED have about a one-third increased risk for prediabetes or full-blown type 2 diabetes compared to men without impotence.
The ...
Loneliness might be a true heartbreaker for people with diabetes — raising their odds of a heart attack even more than unhealthy lifestyle habits do.
That's according to a new study of over 18,000 adults with the blood sugar disease. Researchers found that people who reported feeling lonely were up to 26% more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke in the next decade, compared to tho...
Having a couple of drinks a day won't protect you from obesity or diabetes, a new study suggests.
Everybody knows that heavy drinking isn't good for your health, but whether moderate alcohol consumption is protective or harmful is still open for debate, researchers say.
"Some research has indicated that moderate drinkers may be less likely to develop obesity or diabetes compared to ...
Diabetes is skyrocketing, with more than 500 million people of all ages living with the disease today and the number of cases worldwide projected to hit 1.3 billion in the next 30 years.
"The rapid rate at which diabetes is growing is not only alarming but also challenging for every health system in the world, especially given how the disease also increases the risk for ischemic heart dis...
Nearly 10 million Americans are at risk for blindness from diabetic retinopathy, a new study finds.
In 2021, an estimated 9.6 million people in the United States — 26% of those with diabetes — had the eye illness and nearly 2 million had the most severe form, "vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy" (VTDR), researchers say. That's 5% of those with diabetes.
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How prohibitive is the cost of diabetes care?
For American patients, including those with insurance, the full scope of related expenses is often so onerous that some have turned to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe as a way to raise cash for care, new research shows.
Despite the fact that insulin is largely free or low-cost for many, the price of many other basics of diabet...
Prediabetes often precedes type 2 diabetes, the form of the disease most closely tied to obesity.
A new study suggests that the timing of this transition may set the stage for dementia in later years.
Prediabetes refers to blood sugar or glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be defined as diabetes.
Researchers found that folks who were diagnose...
Having higher blood sugar can lead to quicker loss of brain power after a stroke, a new study suggests.
High blood pressure and cholesterol were not associated with a similar mental loss, even in those at higher genetic risk for dementia.
“Having a stroke increases a person's risk of dementia up to 50-fold, but we lack a comprehensive treatment approach that could reduce this risk...
While a lot of research has focused on autism in children, much less effort goes toward studying adults with autism.
Now, two new reports find this group is at substantial risk for age-related physical conditions and injuries, as well as being particularly susceptible to certain mental health issues including loneliness, social isolation and lower quality of life.
“There is accumu...
Diabetes is a known risk factor for mental decline and dementia. Paired with total tooth loss, the potential harm to the brain is even more significant, new research indicates.
The findings highlight the importance of good dental care and diabetes control in aging adults, said
A COVID infection appears to drive up diabetes risk, new research warns.
The good news? Being vaccinated before becoming infected appeared to eliminate any increase in post-infection risk.
The finding follows a deep dive into the medical records of roughly 23,700 patients. At an average age of 47, all were treated for COVID infection at Cedars-Sinai Health System in Los Angeles at s...
You might think about cholesterol when you consider your cardiovascular health.
It's also important to consider your A1C levels.
Sugar is just as bad for your heart as cholesterol -- if not worse, said Dr. Daniel Lodge, a thoracic surgeon at Penn State Health Specialty S...
Chemicals found in plastic personal care products, kids' toys, and food and drink packaging could be raising the risk of type 2 diabetes among women, new research suggests.
To study the impact of these chemicals, known as phthalates, researchers followed just over 1,300 U.S. women for six years to see if exposure contributed to the incidence of diabetes.
About 5% of the women devel...
Getting hitched could help middle-aged and older folks get a better handle on their blood sugar, a new study reports.
People living with a spouse appeared to be better able to maintain lower blood sugar levels than single folks, according to the findings.
This benefit held regardless of the state of their relationship, the researchers added. Whether bickering or snuggling, married f...
Chromium picolinate is a supplement that many folks take, as it's touted to unlock insulin, burn fat and build muscle.
But do you really need to add it to your diet when the mineral chromium is already present in many foods, albeit in tiny amounts?
"There is little evidence or support for chromium supplementation, though advertisements suggest it can enhance muscle mass and help wit...
Owners whose cats have diabetes now have a new option to care for the condition in their otherwise healthy pets.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first pill to improve control of diabetes in some cats.
The drug, call...
Scientists have used a transplant procedure to apparently cure diabetes in lab mice, without the need for immune-suppressing drugs afterward.
The success is a first step in developing a safer way to use cell transplants to possibly cure type 1 diabetes. But that's a long way off, researchers said — and findings in mice often fail to translate to humans.
In type 1 diabetes, the bod...
Dental coverage under Medicare could soon start expanding for seniors under a new proposal from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Still, the proposed rules would not provide full coverage for regular dental care, which has been explicitly excluded from Medicare since...
The earlier a woman is diagnosed with diabetes, the sooner she may enter menopause, new research shows.
Rates of diabetes have grown steadily, so researchers wanted to understand the long-term implications of
Every year, hibernating bears are able to feast, pack on a huge amount of weight and then lie around for months -- all without suffering the health consequence of diabetes. Now researchers are closer to understanding their secret.
Scientists with the Washington State University Bear Center say they've zeroed in on eight proteins that appear key to keeping hibernating grizzlies diabetes-pr...
Using a lower threshold to diagnose pregnancy-related diabetes does not seem to reduce the risk of having a big baby, on average — but some women do benefit, a new clinical trial suggests.
Gestational diabetes is diagnosed when a pregnant woman's blood sugar levels are abnormally high. The condition can h...
Elevated levels of a specific protein appear to be linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes and dying from cancer, a new study finds.
High levels of prostasin -- mainly found in epithelial cells, which line the surfaces and organs of the body -- are associated with both
Living in a region where tropical storms, hurricanes or other weather emergencies are likely means being ready for a quick evacuation.
"Part of preparedness is having a plan," said Dr. James McDeavitt, executive vice president and dean of clinical affairs at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. "You don't want to make that plan as the hurricane is barreling down the coast. You need to <...
In a mix of bad and good news, a new large study confirms that COVID can raise the risks of new-onset heart trouble and diabetes -- though those threats typically wane again after a few months.
The study, of nearly 430,000 British COVID patients, found that the risks of suffering a
An off-brand medication for diabetic macular edema might prove just as effective in early treatment as its more expensive alternative, potentially saving patients thousands of dollars, new research suggests.
The vision condition is a common complication of poorly controlled diabetes, which can damage bl...
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state will spend $100 million to produce its own insulin.
The innovative push comes after years of astronomical prices for the drug have made it nearly impossible for many people with diabetes to a...
More disability payments led to fewer hospitalizations for Vietnam veterans with diabetes, according to a new report.
The research looked at 14,000 Vietnam vets who benefited...
Keeping your bedroom dark not only helps you get a good night's sleep, but may significantly lower your odds of developing three major health problems, a new study suggests.
Older men and women who used night lights, or left their TV, smartphone or tablet on in the room were more likely to be obese, and have high blood pressure and diabetes, compared with adults who were not exposed to an...
A form of diabetes caused by malnutrition is significantly different from type 1 or type 2 diabetes and should be considered a distinct form of the disease, a new study says.
The findings may prove crucial in developing effective treatme...
Diabetes increases the odds that a COVID-19 infection will be severe, and folks with diabetes may be up to four times more likely to develop long-lasting symptoms, new research suggests.
"Though more data is needed, some early studies suggest that diabetes may be a risk factor for long COVID, and thus careful monitoring of people with diabetes for development of long COVID may be advised,...
Dementia risk factors appear to shift with age, and experts say knowing that could help people make lifestyle changes to reduce their chances of developing the disease.
"Dementia is a complicated disease and risk prediction scores need to b...
If you're a young adult with prediabetes, you may already know you have a greater than average risk of full-blown diabetes. But you could also be at increased risk for a heart attack, new research shows.
"After taking into account various influencing and modifying factors, we found that young adults with prediabetes had 1.7 times higher chances of being hospitalized for a heart attack com...
Your chances of dying or having severe complications from COVID-19 are much higher if you're unvaccinated and have heart problems or heart disease risk factors, researchers warn.
In a new study, British investigators analyzed 110 previous COVID-19 studies that included a total of nearly 49,000 unvaccinated patients.
The researchers found that unvaccinated people with evidence of he...
College football players live longer than those who didn't play, but they suffer more brain-related issues as they age, a new study finds.
Among former Notre Dame football players, being physically fit was tied to lower deaths from heart disease and diabetes. But the former players were five times more likely to have impaired thinking and memory ("cognition") and 2.5 times more likely to ...
A new therapy corrects low blood sugar in children with a genetic disorder that causes the pancreas to produce too much insulin, researchers say.
Congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) is the most common cause of...
People who sleep with a light on may be unwittingly keeping their nervous system awake, a small study suggests.
The study of 20 healthy adults found that just one night of sleeping with the lights on spurred changes in people's functioning: Their heart rates stayed higher during sleep compared to a night with l...
Feel free to open a bottle of your favorite vintage: If you time it right, a little wine might help guard against type 2 diabetes.
A new study suggests that a small glass with dinner may lower the chances of being diagnosed with the blood sugar disease.
Exactly how small? About half an ounce of wine for wom...
Although there's been a marked decline in rates of stroke among older adults over the past 30 years, growing numbers of young Americans are having strokes.
Obesity may be one reason why, experts say.
"The decline in strokes in people aged 50 and older is likely due to better stroke risk factor control, such as...
Americans, get up out of that chair and get moving.
If everyone between 40 and 85 years of age were active just 10 minutes more a day, it could save more than 110,000 U.S. lives a year, a large study reports.
"Our projections are based on an additional 10 minutes of moderate to vi...
When older people cut back on physical activity, their risk of type 2 diabetes rises. But walking regularly can help, a new study suggests.
The more steps you take -- and the more intensely you walk -- the lower your odds for type 2 diabetes, researchers found.
To assess the link between walking and diabetes risk...
Worrying can take a toll on your psyche, but new research suggests that when middle-aged men fret too much, they face a higher risk for developing diabetes, heart disease or stroke down the road.
And this increase in risk is on par with the health risks linked to heavy drinking, the findings showed.
<...Examining a woman's health in midlife can predict her health decades later, researchers say.
Four specific factors -- higher body mass index (BMI), smoking, arthritis and depressive symptoms -- at age 55 are associated with clinically important declines in physical health 10 years later, a new study reports.
"Age 55 to 65 may be a critical decade," said study co-author Dr. Daniel So...
What's good for the heart is good for the brain, and a new study suggests that connection might be especially critical for women.
The study, of more than 1,800 adults in their 50s and 60s, found that those with heart disease, or risk factors for it, generally showed a greater decline in their memory and thinking skills over time.
That was not a surprise, since past studies have reve...
Scientists have known for 100 years that insulin is the body's main mechanism for controlling blood sugar levels, but researchers have now discovered a second hormone does the same job a bit differently -- and they say it could be a new target for treating diabetes.
The hormone, called FGF1, is produced in the body's fat tissue. Like
A leading medical group has updated a guideline for treating pain and numbness caused by diabetes.
The problems, which affect the hands and feet, are the result of nerve damage, also known as diabetic neuropathy. The new guideline from the Ame...
Gum disease isn't just a threat to your teeth. It also increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, mental woes and more, British researchers report.
"The study reinforces the importance of prevention, early identification and treatment of periodontal disease, and the need for members of th...
Fewer Americans are dying prematurely from heart attack compared with years ago, but progress has stalled out in the past decade, new research shows.
For the study, the researchers examined 20 years of data on heart attack deaths among Americans under 65 -- deaths that are considered "premature."
The bigger picture looked good: Between 1999 and 2019, those deaths declined by 52%.
According to new research, people with psychiatric disorders often have to deal with another trouble: Higher rates of type 2 diabetes than the general population.
"Increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes among individuals with a psychiatric disorder suggests that these conditions have a shared vulnerability," the Danish researchers said.
In the study, the investigators searched four...