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Hispanic health: Addressing 4 myths about Type 2 diabetes
(BPT) – Chances are you know someone with type 2 diabetes (T2D) – whether it be a parent, cousin, neighbor or a co-worker. Yet, did you know that diabetes disproportionately affects the Hispanic community in the United States? In fact, nearly 16.9 percent of Hispanic-American adults in the U.S. are living with T2D, compared to […]
America’s Diabetes Challenge applauds type 2 diabetes community for tackling top challenges
(BPT) – More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, and most (90-95 percent) have type 2 diabetes. Whether you live with type 2 diabetes or know someone who does, it can bring many challenges along the way. Last year, America’s Diabetes Challenge, a program from Merck and the American Diabetes Association, invited people to share […]
Shared experiences and support can help people manage type 2 diabetes
(BPT) – Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes, and most (90-95 percent) have type 2 diabetes. Diabetes management isn’t always easy – some people may have difficulty visiting their doctor regularly, eating healthy foods and reaching their A1C goal. That’s why America’s Diabetes Challenge, a program from Merck and the American Diabetes Association, is encouraging […]
Women: One type of cancer you have the power to prevent
(BPT) – The type of cancer that used to be the leading cause of cancer death among American women is now virtually 100 percent preventable, thanks to advances in screening techniques. Each year, nearly 12,000 women receive a cervical cancer diagnosis and more than 4,200 will die from cervical cancer, according to the Centers for […]
When it’s not just the flu: Kids with Type 1 diabetes often misdiagnosed due to the rapid onset of common symptoms
(BPT) – It is a common scenario: your child is nauseous, vomiting and very tired. It could be the flu, and that’s probably all it is. But it could also be Type 1 diabetes, a condition where the body does not produce a hormone, insulin, which it needs to get energy from food. Unfortunately, Type […]
High-energy breakfast with low-energy dinner helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes
A small new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) shows that, in people with type 2 diabetes, those who consume a high energy breakfast and a low energy dinner have better blood sugar control than those who eat a low energy breakfast and a high energy […]
The Rocket Bungee Is A Type Of Amusement-park Ride That Allows Riders
To experience the sensation of multiple G-forces. One or two riders at a Time are secured into a capsule that is hurled upward in a slingshot motion. The participants are first harnessed into rally seats. The next step in The preparation for the ride is to strap them into the same type of Restraint worn […]
Cell signaling pathway linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes
A Purdue University study shows that Notch signaling, a key biological pathway tied to development and cell communication, also plays an important role in the onset of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, a discovery that offers new targets for treatment. A research team led by Shihuan Kuang, associate professor of animal sciences, found that blocking […]
New brain pathways for understanding type 2 diabetes and obesity uncovered
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified neural pathways that increase understanding of how the brain regulates body weight, energy expenditure, and blood glucose levels — a discovery that can lead to new therapies for treating Type 2 diabetes and obesity. The study, published in Nature Neuroscience, found that melanocortin 4 receptors (MC4Rs) expressed […]
Insulin pumps result in better blood sugar control than multiple daily injections in people with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is usually controlled by diet and medication, but most people with advanced disease also end up needing insulin therapy to achieve control of their blood sugar. However, roughly a third of these patients struggle to achieve the right level of blood sugar control with insulin injections many times a day. The growing […]