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·March 13, 2023·5 min read

Diabetes and Toothlessness Together Worsen Cognitive Decline

A new study found that having both diabetes and complete tooth loss accelerates cognitive decline in older adults. The study emphasizes the importance of regular dental visits, adherence to diabetes treatment, and cognitive screenings for those with both conditions.

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·March 10, 2023·6 min read

An Association Between Autism in Children and Cardiometabolic Diseases

As many as 1 in 44 children are diagnosed with autism, and those with ASD are at greater risk of obesity. Obesity has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases, including dyslipidemia. Researchers say physicians should monitor children with ASD for signs of cardiometabolic disorders.

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·February 28, 2023·3 min read

Spinal Cord Stimulation May Help Diabetic Neuropathy

High-frequency spinal cord stimulation may provide symptom relief to those suffering from diabetic neuropathy.

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·February 15, 2023·3 min read

Drug Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in People With Diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes who took the drug pioglitazone were less likely to develop dementia later in life.

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·February 6, 2023·5 min read

Being Married May Help People Maintain Lower Blood Sugar Levels

Regardless of how harmonious a relationship is, married people appear to be better able to control their blood sugar levels.

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·January 31, 2023·4 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer

High consumption of ultra-processed foods, including soda, chips, and some white bread products, was associated with an increased risk of developing and dying from certain kinds of cancer, including brain cancer.

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·January 26, 2023·4 min read

Why Episodes of Low Blood Sugar Worsen Eye Disease in People With Diabetes

People with diabetes who experience low blood sugar are more likely to experience worsening diabetic retinopathy.

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·January 26, 2023·4 min read

Health Impact of Chemicals in Plastics Is Handed Down Two Generations

Paternal exposure to chemicals in plastics can affect the metabolic health of offspring for two generations, a new study reports. Parental exposure to DCHP leads to higher resistance and impaired insulin signaling in both the first and second generations of offspring.

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·January 26, 2023·5 min read

Supplementation With Amino Acid Serine Eases Diabetes Associated Neuropathy

Lower levels of serine and glycine were associated with a higher risk of neuropathic pain in mouse models of diabetes. Supplementing the diets of the mice with serine reduced symptoms of neuropathy. Researchers say the findings provide a new way in which to identify people at risk of diabetic neuropathy and a potential treatment option.

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·January 5, 2023·5 min read

Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Diabetes

People with higher levels of the gut bacteria Coprococcus tend to have higher insulin sensitivity, while those with higher levels of Flavonifractor have lower levels of insulin sensitivity. Researchers say specific gut bacteria could play a significant role in the development of Type 2 diabetes.

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·December 2, 2022·3 min read

Trouble Sleeping? You Could Be at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Those who report trouble sleeping are at increased risk of poor cardiometabolic health problems which can lead to type 2 diabetes.

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·November 21, 2022·4 min read

Believe It or ‘Nut’, Almonds Can Help You Cut Calories

People who ate almonds lowered their energy intake by 300 kilojoules at their following meal. Almonds alter appetite-regulating hormones and help to reduce food intake.

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