We all get tired from time to time. We often blame tiredness on the heat, work, or age. However, we sometimes forget that constant fatigue may be the underlying problem.
Shingo Ito, Associate Professor of the Kumamoto University, Japan, and his team have presented unique work claiming that it will soon be possible to create insulin in pill capsules that would completely replace injections.
Physical activity won’t fight diabetes, but it can help to stabilize it.
A study by American scientists conclusively proved that those who walk an average of 10,700 steps a day are 44 % less likely to get type 2 diabetes than people who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often asymptomatic. How to detect the disease in time, how does it differ from type 1 diabetes, and who is at risk?
A child’s diabetes diagnosis always comes as a shock to his or her parents. However, it is better to detect it sooner rather than later. What symptoms should parents look out for?
A clinical study conducted by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, has shown that it is possible to develop a vaccine that would prevent the development of type 1 diabetes. The results were published in the journal Diabetes Care.
Diabetes was once considered almost a contraindication to pregnancy. Today, doctors believe that a woman with diabetes can bear and give birth to a healthy child. But to do so, she will have to adhere to certain tactics.
Diabetes is a serious problem for many people around the world. Significant amounts of research and money are poured into understanding more about it. What innovations should we be waiting for soon?
There are certain diseases in which it is unsafe for the person to drink alcohol. Diabetes is not one of them, but with this diagnosis, the use of alcohol should be treated with caution and one should know how to cope with the possible negative consequences.
Anyone interested in a healthy living will tell you to avoid sugar. However, not everyone knows what kinds of sugars exist, how they differ, and what their influence on health and weight is. Let's learn more.
Type 2 diabetes has long been a challenge for scientists around the world. Despite the fact that new methods of treatment are constantly developed, it is still not possible to completely take control of this disease. For that reason, it is easy to understand why a new innovative solution to treat diabetes without medication has caught everyone's attention.
People with diabetes often face another unpleasant problem — anemia. Why does this happen?
45 % of people on the planet snore when sleeping. Snoring is sometimes a sign of serious health problems that can only be helped by a specialist. However, there are steps you can take on your own to reduce snoring.
In medical circles, metabolic syndrome is known by many names — for example, the "deadly quartet" and "curse of the 21st century". Those who suffer from this disorder have several types of metabolic malfunctions and are subject to a higher risk of cardiovascular disorders and type II diabetes. Let's find out who is at risk.
Extreme thirst is a normal phenomenon in hot weather, during intensive physical activity, or simply when there is not enough fluid to drink. However, if you drink enough fluids but are still thirsty you may have a health problem.
Is a slim figure not enough motivation for you to give up sugary sweets? Here are some other reasons that may convince you.
Diabetes mellitus can appear at any age. To avoid missing the beginning of the disease, you should regularly check your blood glucose levels. This is especially true if you are over the age of 45, are overweight, or have noticed several of the symptoms listed below.
According to the International Diabetes Federation, 537 million adults on the planet are living with a diagnosis of diabetes. Additionally, about the same number of people simply do not know about their diagnosis and another 1 billion people are in a prediabetes state. What is the reason for these sad statistics, and, most importantly, can the disease be prevented?
How does the glycemic index of a product affect your weight and is it worth paying attention to this indicator if you are not diabetic?
Sometimes the body becomes immune to insulin. Why does this happen, and what is the danger?
Arrhythmia is a generic name for a variety of heart rhythm disorders, some of which can pose serious health risks. The good news is that today there are many control strategies available to allow people with arrhythmias to lead full lives.
Our brain changes with age, and it becomes more difficult to remember recently received information or even familiar words. If you are young and experiencing bouts of forgetfulness, it is necessary to understand the causes.
Thanks to recent medical advances, many of the limitations that people with diabetes had to live with are now a thing of the past. Still, there are important questions that both diabetics and their loved ones need to know the answers to. We have tried to answer the most common ones.
Ozempic is one of the most discussed drugs and is advertised as an effective weight loss remedy. It has been called a real breakthrough and the magic pill that allows you to eat everything and lose weight. Let’s take a look at whether this is true and what downsides there are to the medication.