June 10, 2020
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Omega-3 fatty acid supplements, commonly derived from fish and plant oils, show no beneficial cardiovascular effect in persons with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. In previous studies, omega-3 fatty acids have been noted as a risk-lowering supplement for heart attacks, strokes, and a list of other heart problems. This study however, showed no evidence to suggest the same effect could be seen in type 2 diabetes patients.
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cardiovascular diseases, diabetes patients, fish oil supplements, omega 3 fatty acids
May 25, 2020
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A new Canadian study suggests that blood sugar in diabetes patients may be controlled better when lifting weights before cardio workouts.
Such effect was seen in twelve individuals with type 1 diabetes who lifted weights and ran for at least three times a week. The subjects also participated in experimental exercise sessions at two separate occasions. At the first session, 45 minutes each for treadmill followed by weight lifting were done by the participants. The order of the exercises was reversed for the second session. Both of the sessions were done at five in the evening.
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cardio workouts, diabetes patients, lifting weights
January 25, 2020
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Lixisenatide, which stimulates insulin release when glucose levels become too high, and slows down stomach emptying will be sold under the brand name Lyxumia soon.
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November 14, 2019
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It is widely regarded that diabetes is an incurable disease but that hasn’t stopped doctors from seeking out a cure for it. In that regard, the Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey in collaboration with one of the world’s leading researchers for diabetes recently announced that they are optimistic about a breakthrough procedure they discovered that can possibly cure diabetes.
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diabetes, diabetes patients, disease, pancreas
July 19, 2019
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Indeed, laughter is proven to be the best medicine. A California study authored by Lee Berk, DrPH, MPH, of Loma Linda University and Stanley Tan, MD, PhD, of Oak Crest Health Research Institute showed laughter may have serious heart benefits for people with diabetes.
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diabetes patients, heart benefits, high cholesterol levels
June 17, 2019
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A recent study revealed the possibility of using skin cells from type 1 diabetes patients as manufacturers of insulin in response to the fast-changing blood sugar levels.
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beta cells, cell foundation, diabetes patients, skin cells
June 14, 2019
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Famous for its antioxidants, immune boosting, and antihypertensive properties, black tea is again hogging the limelight with yet another health benefit. A recent study found that black tea may also help in controlling diabetes.
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black teas, diabetes patients, health benefit, polysaccharides, rheumatoid arthritis
May 15, 2019
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According to study findings presented during the meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in San Francisco, California, those with type 1 diabetes who undergo total hip or knee replacement fare worse than those with type 2 diabetes, who in turn fare worse than those without diabetes.
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diabetes patients, diabetes types, hip replacement, knee replacement, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes
April 14, 2019
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Contrary to published findings that having fish for dinner a couple of times a week may cut your risk of heart-related ailments, a recent study hinted that the same good result may not be seen in diabetes patients.
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adult onset diabetes, diabetes patients, diabetes risk, dietary factors, fish intake, omega 3 fatty acids
April 3, 2019
Category :Healthy Advocacy| People and Places
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A common misconception regarding the use of insulin in diabetes is its negative impact on social life and work performance. This negative perception often becomes a barrier in the successful management of the disease. There is a need to create an enabling environment where people on insulin can live a normal, healthy and active life.
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active life, diabetes patients, expiration date, insulin pens, insulin pumps, insulin syringe, insulin syringes, types of insulin, work performance