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04/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers closer to understanding how blood glucose homeostasis occurs in the body

Researchers are getting closer to getting closer to understanding how blood sugar homeostasis happens in the body, as they found that the pancreatic islets are responsible for maintaining normal blood glucose levels in the body, according to a study published in the scientific journal Cell Metabolism. The study was conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet […]

01/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Researchers have developed a novel skin patch for diabetics that encourages their bodies to produce more insulin

Millions of individuals with type 2 diabetes must remain vigilant when it comes to their blood sugar levels because this is a key component used to measure their health. Their glucose levels are often measured via blood sugar test kits, which involve pricking the finger to get a blood sample for testing. But according to […]

12/28/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Is type 1 diabetes reversible? Study finds many people begin to produce insulin years after diagnosis

The future of people who have type 1 diabetes looks hopeful as a recently published study said that around one-third of people who suffer from the condition produce insulin, as measured by C-peptide, a byproduct of insulin creation. The research shows that it impacts people up to 40 years from their initial diagnosis, according to […]

06/26/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Broccoli sprouts discovered to be a “secret weapon” against diabetes

The key to curing diabetes may be sitting on your kitchen counter. Scientists have recently discovered that cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, can help type-2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar levels effectively.- The new study, which was published in the Journal of Science Translational Medicine, found that broccoli could hold the answer to slowing – […]

05/07/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Vitamin D helps friendly bacteria repopulate the gut, making it the perfect campanion to probiotic supplements

A high fat diet alone cannot trigger a metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions associated with an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. Researchers of a new study published in Physiology said that vitamin D deficiency is needed for this syndrome to progress. Authors reached this conclusion after observing mice and their gut bacteria. […]

03/28/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Keep your gut healthy with this amazing “super spice”

Turmeric continues to prove that its benefits go beyond its culinary use. Various studies have linked turmeric to a plethora of health benefits, especially when it comes to the digestive system. Thousands of peer-reviewed reports and studies have demonstrated that turmeric and its healing compound curcumin are more potent in preventing diseases compared with conventional drug treatment. […]

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