GLYCEMIC CONTROL

Jan 29 2025HEALTH

How Often Seeing Your Doctor Can Help Control Type 2 Diabetes

Imagine being one of the many people in the world dealing with type 2 diabetes. It's a health condition where your body doesn't respond well to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels. Managing this disease takes more than just lifestyle changes and medications—regular check-ups with your doctor play a big role. A recent study looked into how often people with ty...

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Staying Steady with MiniMed780G: Diabetes Control During Ramadan

Imagine fasting during Ramadan with Type 1 diabetes. Sounds tough, right? But the MiniMed780G system might just be the game-changer many people need. A study from Saudi Arabia looked into how well this smart insulin pump kept blood sugar levels steady before, during, and after Ramadan. The team from Dallah Hospital collected data from 43 people with Type 1 diabetes ...

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Managing Blood Sugar and Weight in Type 2 Diabetes: A Primary Care Study

Ever wondered how well people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar and weight in real-life settings? A study took a close look at this in primary care facilities. The goal? To understand how well people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) control their blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy weight, and to see what medicines healthcare providers prescribe most oft...

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Exercises from the East: How Traditional Chinese Moves Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes

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 movement; they also combine mental focus and breathing techniques. Resea...

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Diabetes and Kidney Troubles: A Team Effort

Diabetes can cause big problems for the kidneys, but with early action and teamwork, those issues can be managed. Doctors from three important health groups in Macedonia came together to write a guide on how to spot and handle diabetic kidney disease (DKD). They want healthcare pros to focus on catching it early to stop it from getting really bad. They talk about the...

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