Research provides new hope for expectant mothers suffering from gestational diabetes

Research provides new hope for expectant mothers suffering from gestational diabetes

Researchers at University of Galway have taken a significant step forward in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus after a clinical trial involving pregnant women provided new hope for expectant mothers suffering the condition. The findings from the trial are being published in JAMA: the Journal of American Medical Association. Gestational diabetes is a global … Read more

Kombucha tea shows promise in lowering blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetics

Kombucha tea shows promise in lowering blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetics

In a recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers discuss the results of a  randomized controlled pilot clinical trial conducted at the Georgetown University Hospital investigating whether kombucha tea can reduce blood glucose levels in diabetic patients. Study: Kombucha tea as an anti-hyperglycemic agent in humans with diabetes – a randomized controlled pilot investigation. Image … Read more

Tirzepatide outshines other treatments in lowering blood sugar and weight for type 2 diabetes patients

Tirzepatide outshines other treatments in lowering blood sugar and weight for type 2 diabetes patients

In a recent study published in the journal eClinical Medicine, researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the glucose-lowering potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA)-based therapies among diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2D) patients. Novel GLP-1-RAs, including tirzepatide, individually or combined with insulin fixed-ratio combinations (FRCs) or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i), as well as high-dosage … Read more

Unlocking the potential of the ketogenic diet: studies reveal health benefits

Unlocking the potential of the ketogenic diet: studies reveal health benefits

In a recent editorial published in Nutrients, researchers reported on the effects of the ketogenic diet (KD) on various aspects of metabolic and endocrinal health. Editorial: Editorial for “The Role of Ketogenic Diet in Human Health and Diseases”: The Multifaceted Impact of Ketogenic Diets on Health and Disease. Image Credit: Nina Firsova/Shutterstock.com This ranged from … Read more

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

In a recent review published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers reviewed existing data on dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Study: Dietary Patterns, Foods, and Nutrients to Ameliorate Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Scoping Review. Image Credit: sweet marshmallow/Shutterstock.com Background Despite being the most frequent cause of chronic liver disease globally, … Read more

‘Living Medical Device’ Could Make Insulin Injections Obsolete

‘Living Medical Device’ Could Make Insulin Injections Obsolete

MIT scientists might be one step closer to making insulin injections a thing of the past. In a new study this week, they’ve shown that it’s possible to implant a medical device inside mice that produces its own supply of insulin for up to a month. More research will be needed before this technology would … Read more

I’m a health expert and these are the serious warning signs your body is heading towards diabetes

I’m a health expert and these are the serious warning signs your body is heading towards diabetes

By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia 05:09 18 Sep 2023, updated 05:09 18 Sep 2023 A health expert has revealed the top physical signs your body is heading towards Type 2 diabetes – and the one thing you need to do to get your health back on track. Former personal trainer and health advocate Rav … Read more

Ketogenic dietary intervention may inhibit onset and progression of neuroendocrine tumors

Ketogenic dietary intervention may inhibit onset and progression of neuroendocrine tumors

A recent Cell Death and Disease study evaluated the effect of ketogenic dietary intervention on neuroendocrine tumors. Study: Metabolic intervention by low carbohydrate diet suppresses the onset and progression of neuroendocrine tumors. Image Credit: Alexander Rutz/Shutterstock.com Background The pancreas acts as both endocrine and exocrine organs. It functions as an endocrine organ by releasing hormones and polypeptides, … Read more

Study reveals how sweetened drinks impact oral enzymes and insulin levels

Study reveals how sweetened drinks impact oral enzymes and insulin levels

A recent Food Research International study determines whether the intake of sweetened beverages affects the levels of salivary insulin, aspartame, alpha-amylase (AMI), and total protein (TP). Study: Effect of sweetened beverages intake on salivary aspartame, insulin and alpha-amylase levels: A single-blind study. Image Credit: MamaMiaPL / Shutterstock.com Background The global consumption of foods and beverages containing sweeteners is … Read more

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is becoming a common pregnancy complication worldwide. Its management has been the focus of much research. A new paper from the University of Nevada, published in the Nutrients Journal, explores the dietary effects of consuming colorful fruits and vegetables (CFV). Study: Effects of an Eating Pattern Including Colorful Fruits and Vegetables on … Read more