Increased Risk of Early Death in Women with PCOS A recent study suggests that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of dying early from heart disease, lung infection, or diabetes. PCOS is a condition characterized by higher-than-normal levels of male hormones and can le
How Aggressive Management of Health Factors Can Reduce Stroke Risk Managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes aggressively, along with making dietary improvements and increasing exercise, can significantly lower the risk of stroke. This approach is especially important for addressing he
Potential Cancer Risk Reduction with Ozempic and Wegovy Ozempic and Wegovy are drugs primarily used to treat diabetes and obesity. Recent research suggests that these medications might also help reduce cancer risk. A small study published in the journal Obesity found that semaglutide, the activ
A Teen's Journey to Reversing Type 2 Diabetes In the past two years, 17-year-old Tayé Baker made significant changes to his diet and lifestyle, leading to a brighter future. After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and experiencing a life-threatening episode of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in
A once-weekly injectable recently approved to treat type 2 diabetes, called tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro), may also be effective for weight loss in people with obesity. In a study, overweight or obese participants without type 2 diabetes who took tirzepatide lost an average of nearly 21% of their b
How Poor Diet Contributes to Type 2 Diabetes A recent study published in Nature Medicine has found that poor diet is linked to over 70% of new type 2 diabetes (T2D) cases worldwide. The study analyzed nearly 30 years of data from 184 countries, focusing on 11 dietary factors. In 2018 alone, rese
Annie Giddens' Weight Loss and Diabetes Management Journey Annie Giddens, once weighing 400 pounds and diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, managed to lose over half her body weight and reduce her insulin resistance through a combination of diet and exercise. Here's a summary of her journey: I
The U.S. FDA has approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injection to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Manufactured by Eli Lilly, Mounjaro targets two hormones, GIP and GLP-1, which help lower blood sugar levels. Clinical trials showed that Mounjaro is more effective at controllin
The Impact of a Plant-Based Diet on Beta Cell Function and Diabetes Management Recent research presented at the AADE19 conference suggests that a plant-based diet, like a vegan diet, may help restore lost beta cell function. Beta cells are responsible for producing insulin, the hormone that hel
How SGLT2 Inhibitors Help Reduce the Risk of Gout SGLT2 inhibitors, such as Invokana, Farxiga, and Jardiance, are a relatively new class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. These drugs help lower blood sugar levels by preventing glucose from being absorbed in the kidneys, causing exce