Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A comparison of glycemic control variables at 24-weeks of 200 mg resveratrol supplementation compared to baseline revealed a significant reduction in FPG (5.97%), HbA1c (5.60%), fasting insulin (8.59%), and HOMA-IR (13.93%)...
Vitamin B12 Improves Pain Score, Quality of Life, and Neurophysiological Indices of Neuropathy in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In subjects with deficient levels of vitamin B12, methylcobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) intake for one year produced significant improvement on neuropathy tests, pain scores, and self-reported quality of life. Diabetic...
Inflammatory Markers and Obesity in African Versus European Men
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This study examines the relationship between fat distribution and inflammatory markers associated with T2D in white men but not black men. Unlike other ethnicities, African populations are at a higher risk of developing type...
Iron Overload May Potentiate the Development of Type II Diabetes
Written by Halima Phelps, DC, ND. Residents from the Mediterranean area of Catalonia had elevated blood levels of iron, (serum ferritin [SF]) that were associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Oftentimes diabetes mellitus (DM) is defined by...
Green Tea and Coffee Consumption is Associated with Decreased Mortality Risk in Diabetics
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Higher consumption of green tea and coffee was associated with increased longevity in a Japanese population with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes has been increasing worldwide 1, and although its risk of vascular disease, dementia and cancers and...
Apple Vinegar Associated with Improved Glycemic Indices in Diabetics with Dyslipidemia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Apple vinegar consumption significantly decreased insulin resistance, oxidative stress, blood pressure and homocysteine levels in participating type 2 diabetics with dyslipidemia. The prevalence of diabetes has steadily...
Alcohol Consumption Linked to Hypertension in Type Two Diabetes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study analyzed data from 10,200 participants from the ACCORD trial aged 40 years and older with type 2 diabetes and elevated CV risk. Hypertension is a leading cause of premature death and contributes to the number of lives lost...
Fenugreek Seed Powder Helps Improve Hyperlipidemia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder significantly improved lipid metabolism in participating type 2 diabetic patients. Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases worldwide, affecting an...
Cinnamon Controls Blood Glucose Metabolism in Prediabetic Individuals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with cinnamon for twelve weeks improved FPG and glucose tolerance in prediabetic subjects and was safe and well-tolerated. The prevalence of diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes (T2D), has risen dramatically over the past...
Unique Profiles of Polyphenol Intake Associated with Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results emphasize the importance of a varied diet of polyphenol-rich foods such as nuts, fruits, and vegetables to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Although type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease with no known cure,...
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