People often struggle to recognize Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. But, there are tiny hints in the blood that could help doctors. These are called blood-based biomarkers, or BBMs. They act as signals that something might be wrong in the brain. But what happens when someone has other heal
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
Imagine helping those who are most vulnerable to Type 2 Diabetes. People living in communities with limited healthcare resources, including those served by clinics like the Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) in Minneapolis. FQHCs are on the frontlines of healthcare delivery in rural and
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 wel
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 a
Diabetes can mess with your brain big time. It can cause a lot of oxidative stress, which is like a nasty fight in your brain cells. This fight can lead to brain cells dying off. Scientists have found that two special parts of mulberry leaves, chlorogenic acid (CGA) and neochlorogenic acid (NCGA),
In Malmö, a city in Sweden, the battle against diabetes has been a longstanding one. The city is known for its active lifestyle, but unfortunately does have a problem with diabetes, which is a condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. To recognize what people already knew
In Indonesia, the number of older adults with diabetes is on the rise, and family members are stepping up to manage their care. These caregivers are vital, but the job isn't easy. It can take a toll on their quality of life. A recent study looked into this. Researchers wanted to understand how care
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
Gestational diabetes can cause big problems for the placenta, like making it too big and causing issues with blood vessels and stress from oxygen shortage. Scientists wanted to see if a drug called metformin could help fix these problems. They used rats to test this, grouping them into four groups:
