Saudi Arabia is grappling with a growing number of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) cases. This health issue is incredibly important because it affects many lives. Knowing when someone is likely to develop T2D can help doctors act early, which might prevent many health problems. Researchers at King Abdulaziz Medical University Hospital did a study to see if they could predict w...
Don't think that obesity and type 2 diabetes are just about food intake. The way fat is stored in the body matters too. This is backed by lots of research over the recent years, showing how fat distribution and other bodily processes influence metabolic and non-metabolic issues. In the midst of all this is GLP-1-RAs, a type of medications that act on incretins. These...
Let's cut to the chase. We're talking testosterone, diabetes risk, and sex life. Men who are at risk for type 2 diabetes often get confused when trying to figure out what testosterone treatment and lifestyle changes can do for their sexual function. It's a bit of a mystery. But we will try to shed some light on this topic by digging in a little deeper. First up, let...
Diabetes type 2 is a big problem worldwide, especially for those over sixty five years old. It's a disorder where people have trouble processing sugar, and it's mostly because of lifestyle choices. You might think a person stuck with this health challenge for decades would keep suffering. The reality: A 66-year-old man with Type 2 Diabetes for 30-years made a c...
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) face a tough challenge. When pregnant, these women experience hyperglycemia, which usually disappears after giving birth. But there is a catch. These women are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life. It is becoming easier and easier to find diabetes prevention interventions (DPIs) to help. ...
People with type 2 diabetes face a significant risk of heart troubles, such as heart attacks and strokes. Until recently, effective preventive measures have been few and far between. A promising new treatment called NAC, or N-acetylcysteine, has lately surfaced. This substance is actually a well-known antioxidant. NAC has been around for a while and is famo...
Ever wondered whether surgery or lifestyle changes could be a game changer for obesity and diabetes? This is exactly what a recent study has explored. And yes, the results are quite insightful. Metabolic bariatric surgery, or MBS, has become quite popular. People who have type 2 diabetes and are overweight are often considering this as an option. But many p...
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...
Handling type 2 diabetes isn't just about popping pills. It's about living healthier. That's why Zhang Ye People's Hospital tried something new. They used the Omaha System to help patients online. For five months, they split patients into two groups: those who got this new help and those who didn't. After a month and three months, the ones with the new help did bette...
For decades, health systems worldwide have been lagging behind in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of people with diabetes has quadrupled over the past 34 years, reaching 422 million in 2014, with most cases being T2DM. This rise occurred despite a wealth of scientific research on the causes and tre...