Diabetes
Vitamin B12 Insufficiency Resulting from Long-Term Metformin Therapy
Long term use of Metformin shown to negatively impact Vitamin B12 levels due to malabsorption
Amla Extract Aids Type 2 Diabetics with Dyslipidemia
An extract of amla fruit (Emblica officinalis), also called Indian gooseberry, was shown to benefit type 2 diabetics with dyslipidemia, according to a new study in Food & Function. Researchers compared a proprietary preparation of amla (Saberry) with the popular diabetes drug metformin in a 90-day, randomized, open-label trial. TheRead
Low Levels of Serine Linked to Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic mice with low levels of the amino acid serine have an increased risk for peripheral neuropathy, according to a new study in Nature. When given serine in their diets, the mice experienced relief from their neuropathy. The study highlights the crucial role non-essential amino acids play in nervous systemRead
Glucomannan Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes
Glucomannan supplements made from konjac root improve several markers for type 2 diabetes, according to a study in Nutrients. Previous analyses on glucomannan show that this high-fiber tuber possesses significant hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering properties. For this reason, it is often used in natural formulas designed for blood sugar balance andRead
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Increases Muscle Insulin Sensitivity in Prediabetic Women
Among various anti-aging health products, nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) has been gaining attention as a promising anti-aging product. Mitochondrial decay, which is responsible for aging, can be reversed by the increased levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in the body. NMN is a precursor of NAD+ that acts as an intermediateRead
Icy Swims Reduce Body Fat, Diabetes Risk
Taking a cold-water swim may reduce “bad” body fat in men and lower the odds developing diabetes, according to a major scientific review published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Circumpolar Health. The analysis included 104 studies and was conducted at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway and theRead
The Gout & Insulin Connection
Word is starting to spread that even in people whose blood glucose is within a healthy range, chronically elevated insulin can be a major factor in cardiometabolic disease. Metabolic syndrome and PCOS are the most obvious manifestations of hyperinsulinemia, but a growing number and a widening range of diverse conditions can be added toRead
Acupuncture Helps Ward Off Diabetes
Acupuncture, used for centuries to heal a range of health problems, may be just what the doctor ordered for one of today’s most common medical conditions — type 2 diabetes. According to a study in Holistic Nursing Practice, acupuncture appears to offer protection against type 2 diabetes for those withRead
Small Servings of Whey Help Type 2 Diabetics
There’s a new reason to love whey protein powder — it may help type 2 diabetics better manage their blood sugar. That’s the conclusion of a new study in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. Study Details For the study, researchers gave subjects with type 2 diabetes a pre-made shotRead
Mulberries Help Lower Blood Sugar After a High-Carb Meal
According to a new study in The British Journal of Nutrition, even small doses of mulberry extract help lower blood sugar and reduce insulin spikes after a high-carb meal. An earlier study showed that 1.5 grams of mulberry extract significantly improved both blood sugar and insulin responses after meals (post-prandialRead