Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant improvement in beta cell function among participants assigned curcumin versus the placebo. By the year 2030, diabetes is expected to affect the lives of 439 million individuals worldwide1....
The Association Between Polyamine Consumption and the Incidence of Diabetes
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that higher consumption of the polyamines spermidine and putrescine is associated with a lower incidence of diabetes, while increased spermine consumption is associated with a higher incidence. The prevalence of type 2...
Hordeum vulgare L (Saechalssalbori) Significantly Improves Postprandial Glucose Levels in Healthy Participants
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Analysis showed the participants assigned Hordeum vulgare L powder had significantly lower postprandial blood glucose. Diabetes is a serious chronic condition that is projected to affect 1.3 billion people worldwide by...
Supplementation with Curcumin Improves Depression Severity and Antioxidant Status in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes with Major Depressive Disorder
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Investigators saw a significant improvement in depression severity at three months, six months, nine months, and 12 months following curcumin supplementation (P <0.0001). Major depressive disorder is a clinical condition...
Cranberry Extract Reduces Incidence of UTIs in Diabetic Patients Prescribed SGLT-2 Medications
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. The data showed that the rate of infection was significantly lower in the treatment versus placebo during the trial (P = 0.001). Diabetes is a significant health problem expected to affect 12.2% of the world population...
The Effects of Garlic Supplementation on Glucose and Lipid Levels
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that garlic supplementation improves fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and lipid levels. The prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally, in large part due to the increasing prevalence of obesity. Diabetes is...
A Very Low Carbohydrate Diet Compared with the DASH Diet in Overweight or Obese Adults with Hypertension and Diabetes or Prediabetes
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that a very low-carbohydrate diet results in greater improvements in weight, glycemic control, and systolic blood pressure than the DASH diet. The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide. Obesity is often associated...
Astragalus Improves Glomerular Filtration Rate in Diabetic Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Evaluators found a significant difference in eGFR slope decline in patients treated with astragalus compared to those with standard care only (P = 0.003). Astragalus membranaceus is an herb generally used in Chinese...
The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Intake with High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Adults with and without Type 1 Diabetes
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest an inverse association between vegetable and blueberry consumption and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in adults without diabetes. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Risk factors of heart...
Diet Quality Based on NRF 9.3 Assessment is Associated with Lower Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Patients who developed type 2 diabetes after five years had significantly lower change in NRF 9.3 score compared to those who did not develop type 2 diabetes (P= 0.01). Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes can be...
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