Scientists have discovered something amazing for men over 50 who are at a high risk of getting type 2 diabetes. When they combined testosterone treatment with a healthy lifestyle program, they found that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes dropped by a substantial 40% over two years, compared to
Imagine you're a person with diabetes (PWD) in France. You're using one of those insulin delivery systems (IDS) to manage your health. You might be using something like multiple daily injections, or maybe you've got a tubeless pump, a tubed pump, or even a hybrid closed loop system. Now, let's talk
Did you know that integrating Traditional Chinese exercises into your routine might help manage Type 2 diabetes? A recent review of studies found that these exercises, which include Tai Chi and Qigong, can help improve blood sugar control in patients. These exercises are not just about physical move
Did you know that diabetics are twice as likely to get liver cancer? It's a scary fact, but it's true. And scientists are now looking at a new way to fight this. They're studying drugs called gliflozins, which are already used to treat diabetes. These drugs might also help slow down or even stop liv
Ever wondered how different countries tackle health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure? Let's dive into the SCUBY project, which set out to understand how Belgium, Slovenia, and Cambodia can improve care for these conditions. They each created their own plans, called roadmaps. By looking a
Let’s dive into the journey of understanding how certain fat-related markers might influence diabetes risk over a long period. The ATTICA cohort study from 2002 to 2022 set out to check how simple and combined fat markers connect to having type 2 diabetes (T2DM) after 20 years. One focus was on the
High blood pressure (hypertension) and type 2 diabetes are significant health issues causing illness and death among adults in Kenya. These problems are particularly challenging in rural areas, where access to healthcare is limited. A study orbited around understanding how factors like age, educatio
In the healthcare world, understanding how different diseases influence each other is a big deal. Graves' disease (GD), a thyroid condition, is a prime example. Researchers in Korea wanted to find out if GD ups the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). They looked at a bunch of people with GD and compared
It's no secret that older adults with type 2 diabetes often have less muscle mass than their healthier counterparts. But what about younger and middle-aged adults? This is a question that hasn't been explored much. Recent studies have shown that even in the younger age groups, diabetes can take a to
In the fast-paced world of technology, mobile health apps have emerged as a game-changer for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the Netherlands. The key question is whether these applications will be embraced by healthcare professionals, care management teams, government regulators, and
