Human beings are not the only ones with a sweet tooth. Fruit bats are named after their love of sugary fruits. In fact, they can eat double their body weight in fruit, which is their main source of food. Unfortunately, a similarly sugar-rich diet is unhealthy for people. It can cause blood glucose levels to...
Around one out of every three adults in the United States is affected by prediabetes. Yet, effective diet-based interventions are currently few and far between. In studies, pistachios have been shown to improve the markers that determine a quality diet. However, not much is known about how they affect the gut microbiome, which plays an...
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs or GLP-1 drugs for short) such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have recently gone from names only those with diabetes would know to the most well-known medications on the market today. Having started out with initial approval just for treating Type 2 diabetes, they have now become incredibly popular...
Metformin is a drug that you have probably heard of if you or someone you know has type 2 diabetes. It is one of the most common medications to manage this condition. Research shows, however, that Metformin is what we often call a ‘wonder drug’. In this case, this is because it not only helps...
While previous studies have revealed the effects of additives on a substance-by-substance basis, none have investigated the effects of these additives combined. However, in a recent study, researchers looked into the potential link between combinations of commonly consumed additives and type 2 diabetes development. For the study, they analyzed the health data of more than...
Are you aware of the full extent of what your eyes can tell you about your health? It goes beyond actual diseases and conditions of the eyes. In fact, your optometrist can actually detect a few very serious conditions by examining your eyes. This includes diabetes and even some cancers. Understanding the manifestations of these...
Unless you’ve been living on a far-off island with no internet connection or television service, you’ve probably heard of Ozempic. It’s the drug that started out as a diabetes drug, until it was discovered that it is impressively effective for weight loss. A few celebrity endorsements later and bam – Ozempic for weight loss was...
As the global population ages, the rise of cardiometabolic multimorbidity has become a global health issue. Researchers define cardiometabolic multimorbidity as when a person has two or more cardiovascular or metabolic diseases at the same time, such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, or coronary heart disease. 2 diabetes, stroke and coronary heart disease. Coronary heart...
In April 2025, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognized a new form called type 5 diabetes. At the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) World Diabetes Congress 2025 held in Bangkok, Thailand, IDF President Professor Peter Schwarz announced the formation of a new working group dedicated to type 5 diabetes, a form of diabetes linked to...
Approximately one in every nine Americans, equating to more than 11% of the population, is living with diabetes. In fact, one in nine people around the world are living with diabetes in general. This means that hundreds of millions of people have been diagnosed and are attempting to control their diabetes. This does not include...
Diabetes refers to a group of diseases including prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. These diabetes types affect how our bodies use glucose (blood sugar). Glucose serves as the brain’s primary fuel source and provides energy for your tissue and muscle cells. Diabetes can lead to raised blood sugar levels, which...
Type 2 diabetes is a widespread, chronic condition affecting 36 million Americans and millions worldwide. Characterized by the body’s ineffective use of insulin, it leads to elevated blood sugar levels. While often considered a lifelong ailment, emerging research and clinical evidence suggest that type 2 diabetes reversal – defined as achieving normal blood sugar levels...
