High-fiber diet vs metformin: Which is better for blood sugar control, weight loss?

High-fiber diet vs metformin: Which is better for blood sugar control, weight loss? High-fiber diet more effective treatment for ‘diabesity’ than metformin alone, new research suggests. For many years, we’ve known that there is a strong link between type 2 diabetes and obesity, also known as ‘diabesity.’ Diabesity is currently treated through a combination of […]

Orforglipron shows weight loss benefits for both menopause and type 2 diabetes

Orforglipron shows weight loss benefits for both menopause and type 2 diabetes Recent trials highlight the weight loss potential of the oral drug Orforglipron.  New post-hoc analyses suggest that females taking the oral weight loss drug orforglipron experienced substantial weight loss regardless of whether they were premenopausal, perimenopausal, or postmenopausal. The highest orforglipron dose produced […]

Sugar found in red meat linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk, study finds

Sugar found in red meat linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk, study finds Could a sugar molecule in red meat raise diabetes risk? A new study suggests a link. A new study suggests that a higher intake of N-glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Gc), a sugar present in red meat, is associated with a higher relative risk […]

Popular ‘good’ gut bacteria may signal higher diabetes risk years in advance

Popular ‘good’ gut bacteria may signal higher diabetes risk years in advance Could gut bacteria show promise as an early predictor of type 2 diabetes? Researchers identified 6 bacterial species in the gut microbiome associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, with these changes detectable years before diagnosis. The findings suggest changes in […]

Why Some Patients Do Not Respond to GLP-1 Therapies

Why Some Patients Do Not Respond to GLP-1 Therapies Emerging evidence suggests that some individuals develop nutritional deficiencies during treatment, whereas others experience biologically driven GLP-1 resistance. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy; Novo Nordisk) have transformed obesity and type 2 diabetes management. These therapies promote significant weight loss, improve glycemic […]

Your health isn’t luck: take control today to avoid diabetes and hypertension

Your health isn’t luck: take control today to avoid diabetes and hypertension The choices you make today could determine whether you’ll be hiking with your grandkids or watching from the sidelines. It’s easy to feel like our health is just a matter of luck or DNA. But the truth is much more empowering: you have […]

The SUGAR Handshake Could Be a Sweet Option for Safer Diabetes Care

The SUGAR Handshake Could Be a Sweet Option for Safer Diabetes Care   Researchers unveil a pharmacist-led intervention to enhance hypoglycemia management in older adults with type 2 diabetes, improving patient outcomes. By 2050, type 2 diabetes is expected to affect more than 1.3 billion people worldwide.1 Among them, older adults face unique risks, particularly hypoglycemia […]

Changes in gut bacteria may be a warning sign of heart disease

Changes in gut bacteria may be a warning sign of heart disease Good gut bacteria turned bad may predict heart disease risk, a new study suggests.  Experts are interested in how microorganisms in the gut impact heart health. A recent study has identified possible bacterial species associated with coronary artery disease, as well as critical […]

Is it OK to eat mango if you’re at risk for diabetes? Experts weigh in

Is it OK to eat mango if you’re at risk for diabetes? Experts weigh in Mango vs granola bar: A new study investigates which sweet snack is linked to lower diabetes risk. In a recent study, mangoes more effectively improved prediabetes risk factors in a new study than low-sugar granola bars. The key to mangoes’ […]