Tag: type 2 diabetes

Vitamin K Protects Against Diabetes, New Study Finds

A recently published Canadian study has discovered the cellular process that allows vitamin K to protect against diabetes. The discovery opens up new ways to treat and prevent this growing epidemic that affects 415 million people worldwide. Vitamin K helps with gamma-carboxylation, one of the countless biochemical processes that our cells carry out, turning one substance…


How 50 Million Americans Can Reverse Their Diabetes at Zero Cost

If you were diagnosed with diabetes as little as three years ago,  it meant you officially had it for life. But in 2021, the American Diabetes Association cautiously recognized that type 2 diabetes can be put into remission. The scientific consensus now maintains that it’s possible for the patient’s blood glucose levels to normalize, and…


Thin Outside, Fat Inside: Invisible Killer That May Cause Cancer

Visceral fat, also known as abdominal fat, is the fat that surrounds internal organs in the abdomen. While it is normal and necessary for the body to store some fat for energy and insulation, excess visceral fat can harm health. One of the reasons for this is that visceral fat can cause inflammation in the…


All You Need to Know About Diabetes: Early Signs, Causes, Mindsets, and Natural Remedies

Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can do serious damage to the eyes, kidneys, and other organs. This is why it is vital to seek treatment if you suspect you may have diabetes. It was estimated in 2019 that 37.3 million Americans—11.3 percent of…


Major Drugmaker to Drastically Reduce Insulin Prices in United States

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk has announced that it will significantly reduce insulin prices in the United States beginning next year—a relief for Americans struggling with high prices. Denmark-based Novo Nordisk will lower U.S. prices of several pre-filled insulin pens and vials by up to 75 percent for people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes,…


6 Benefits of Insulin Resistance Diet, Beyond Preventing Diabetes: Current Research

Insulin resistance is a condition that occurs when the body’s cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin, which plays a critical role in regulating blood sugar levels. Over time, this can lead to the development of serious health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Fortunately, following an insulin resistance diet…


Coffee Good for Diabetes and Its Common Complications: Current Studies

About one in 10 Americans are living with diabetes, and between 90 and 95 percent of them have Type 2 diabetes. Compelling evidence suggests that increasing your coffee intake could lower your risk for this condition. Coffee May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes A large study from Harvard University looked at the coffee habits of over 100,000…


Normal Blood Sugar Can Still Lead to Prediabetes, 2 Common Symptoms to Watch For

Do you feel hungry before meals and drowsy after meals? If this happens all the time, you may have insulin resistance in your body, which is considered prediabetes. Many people have pre-diabetes even if their blood sugar tests are normal. Be aware if you have the symptoms mentioned here. Why Is There Insulin Resistance When…


Type 2 Diabetes Among American Youth Predicted to Soar 673 Percent in Coming Decades: Expert Forecast

A new modeling study has found that the number of young Americans who are likely to develop type 2 diabetes in the country could rise almost sevenfold over the next 40 years—an estimate that has shocked some experts. The study, “Projections of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Burden in the U.S. Population Aged <20…


New Study: Intermittent Fasting May Alleviate Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes has become the third most life-threatening disease after cardiovascular disease and malignant tumors. According to the International Diabetes Federation, about 500 million people worldwide have diabetes mellitus and the number is increasing by 25,000 yearly, and those affected are found to be younger. A recent study shows that intermittent fasting can alleviate type 2…