Category: Endocrinology
Prediabetes remission possible without dropping pounds, our new study finds
The answer lies in how fat is distributed throughout the body. Not all body fat behaves the same way.
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Commentary: Rural Americans Need the Trump Administration to Provide an Additional Path to Fight Obesity
The prevalence of obesity among rural Americans is six times higher.
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What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder? And how is it different to PMS?
Periods can feel like an unwanted guest, bringing cramps, mood swings and exhaustion.
But how do you know if what you are experiencing is standard premenstrual syndrome (PMS), or something more severe?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and the premenstrual exacerbation of an existing mental illness can also occur in the lead up to your period.
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Younger men are turning to testosterone therapy in hopes of boosting mood and muscles – but there are risks of harm
Testosterone is a hormone critical to male health, influencing muscle mass, mood, cognition, libido and energy levels. Artificially raising testosterone levels through supplementation when levels dip seems logical. But is it?
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Stem cell therapy reverses type 1 diabetes in world first
This achievement is being hailed as a major medical breakthrough, as it offers a potential cure for a disease that, until now, could only be managed but not cured.
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Type 2 diabetes is not one-size-fits-all: Subtypes affect complications and treatment options
To better serve people living with Type 2 diabetes, and to move away from a “one size fits all” approach, it is beneficial to understand which subtype of Type 2 diabetes a person lives with. This article explores four unique subtypes of Type 2 diabetes, shedding light on their causes, complications and some of their specific treatment avenues.
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Intermittent fasting and calorie counting about equal for weight loss – new study
Is intermittent fasting any better than calorie counting for losing weight? A new study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, aimed to provide the answer. It showed that the two methods could be equally effective – if undertaken with professional counselling.
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COVID saw us sitting longer – and diabetes rose globally by 16% in 2 years. Time to get moving
Reducing sitting time is a good starting place to help people with diabetes, pre-diabetes and other chronic conditions to reach healthier levels of physical activity.
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UW patient, doctor call for $100 cap on insulin cost
Bill would cap insulin cost to $100 a month, and establish a state insulin supply so those between jobs or who have a low-income can have access to insulin.
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Limited eating times could fight obesity and diabetes
New research suggests there is now a simple tool to fight off these diseases: restricting your eating time to a daily 10-hour window.
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1 in 5 adolescents and 1 in 4 young adults now have prediabetes
Prediabetes increases their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, and stroke later in life.
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‘Walmart insulin’ can be a dangerous choice
Cash-strapped patient with diabetes who turn to low-cost “Walmart Insulins” could be putting their lives at risk, an expert warns.
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Why it might be better to exercise before breakfast
Overweight or obese men who exercised before breakfast showed an improved insulin response after the training. Those who exercised after breakfast did not.
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Went Overseas for School, Stayed for Insulin
In Seattle, she typically paid $70 per month for insulin and another $130 for pump supplies. In Germany, she pays roughly $11. Every three months.
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DIY Tech Gives People More Freedom In Managing Diabetes
Using instructions freely available online, do-it-yourselfers ― who belong to what’s known as the “open-source community” ― close the loop between an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor.
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