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10/15/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Cold temperature lipid created by the body may lower blood sugar, report scientists
A recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism found that 12-HEPE, a lipid produced by the body in response to cold temperatures, may help reduce blood sugar levels. Researchers from Brazil, the U.S. and Germany conducted a series of experiments on mice and humans and found that it could help shuttle glucose into tissues and improve glucose tolerance […]
10/06/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bupleurum can help treat diabetic kidney injury: Study
Bupleurum smithii is a perennial herb best known for its thick rhizome, which is used for medicinal purposes. Native to East Asia, especially in the northern and central parts of China, the roots of B. smithii are often used as a regional substitute for bei chai hu (B. chinense), an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat […]
10/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Rockpine and bitter melon extracts exhibit antidiabetic properties by improving glucose and lipid levels, animal study finds
A recent study by South Korean researchers reported the development of a functional food that can help treat Type 2 diabetes. This functional food consists of a combination of extracts derived from Orostachys japonicus, a flowering medicinal plant commonly known as rock pine (wa-song in Korean), and Momordica charantia, a tropical vine that produces bitter melon. The researchers […]
09/30/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Lower Type 2 diabetes risk by following a plant-based diet and eating less meat
A review published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that plant-based diets can help lower a person’s risk of Type 2 diabetes by as much as 23 percent. This result was associated not only with vegetarian and vegan diets, but also with more lenient eating patterns that allow the consumption of small amounts of animal-based foods. According to the Centers […]
09/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bupleurum polysaccharides inhibit renal inflammation and fibrotic process
Researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai investigated the effects of Bupleurum polysaccharides isolated from Bupleurum smithii, an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), on diabetic kidney injury. They reported their findings in an article published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. For their experiment, the researchers first induced diabetes and renal injury in mice using […]
09/11/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Diabetes prevention: Following a 16-week vegan diet boosts gut microbes linked to body weight and blood sugar management
Scientists have known for a while now that eating more plants and cutting back on meat can ward off diabetes or help in the management of the disease. But recent research offers new information on the possible mechanisms behind such a diet’s beneficial effects on diabetes: the proliferation of gut bacteria. In a major breakthrough, scientists from the […]
09/03/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Weight gain and diabetes risk: Deep belly fat poses more of a health risk to women than men
A study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that visceral or belly fat is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases more so in women than in men. Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden said that the difference between the two sexes is even greater when it comes to Type 2 diabetes risk. They found that visceral fat increased disease risk by more than seven times in […]
09/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Orostachys japonicus and Momordica charantia found to improve glucose and lipid levels in diabetic mice
South Korean researchers assessed the anti-diabetic activities of Orostachys japonicus (rock pine) and Momordica charantia (bitter melon) extracts in vitro and in vivo. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. O. japonicus and M. charantia are widely used as alternative medicines. Medical nutrition therapy has been increasingly gaining traction among Type 2 diabetics because of its safety and cost-effectiveness. For this […]
08/10/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Fewer carbs, more protein and fat: Restricted carb diets improve blood sugar control
Diet is an integral part of holistic treatments and management strategies for diabetes. For this reason, healthcare professionals often put people with diabetes on specific diets in the hopes that these might curb blood sugar spikes, help regulate blood sugar and promote proper weight management. But recent research published in the journal Diabetologia demonstrated that a diabetes […]
08/10/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Insulin resistance happens in the gut – but how? Researchers explain
Insulin resistance is a metabolic condition often studied in relation to diabetes. This is because it is considered a precursor to Type 2 diabetes. According to a group of researchers from Canada and the U.S., obesity can bring about insulin resistance, and it all starts in the gut. Published in the journal Nature Communications, their groundbreaking finding […]
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