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Yoga, Other Mindfulness Practices Improve Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes

Oct. 14, 2022 — Patients with type 2 diabetes achieve much better control of their blood sugar if they participate in mind-and-body-practices such as yoga, a new study shows. While past research has been done specifically for yoga, this study, published online recently in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine,  also looked at the …

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Congressman’s Wife Dies After Taking Herbal Remedy for Diabetes, Weight Loss

By Samantha Young Wednesday, August 24, 2022 (Kaiser News) — SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The wife of a Northern California congressman died late last year after ingesting a plant that is generally considered safe and is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol, KHN has learned. Lori …

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Eat Better, Get Moving, but Don’t Fret Over Diabetes

By Judith Graham Friday, June 24, 2022 (Kaiser News) — Almost half of older adults — more than 26 million people 65 and older — have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How concerned should they be? Not very, say some experts. Prediabetes — a term that refers to above-normal but …

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Being Unable to Afford Healthy Food Can Raise Diabetes Risk

THURSDAY, May 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Young adults who struggle to afford food face an increased risk of diabetes later in life, possibly due to the long-term effects of eating cheaper, less nutritious food. That’s the conclusion of researchers who analyzed data on nearly 4,000 people from the U.S. National Longitudinal Study …

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Vegan Diet Aids Weight Loss in People With Diabetes

By Robert Preidt HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Are you overweight or struggling with type 2 diabetes? Try going vegan, researchers suggest in a new data review. Vegan diets are high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and seeds and have no animal-derived foods. The meta-analysis of 11 studies published through …

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Lower Blood Pressure, Cut Diabetes Risk, and More

Can you think of a food with a better reputation than yogurt? Whether it’s tangy, plain, thick Greek, or layered with berries and nuts, it’s become a symbol of healthy eating. You can’t miss the buzz, and you probably know you should eat it, but why exactly is it so good for you? Yogurt is …

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New Digital Program Targets Uncontrolled Diabetes in Black Community

March 14, 2022 — A new clinical trial is using digital tools to teach underserved communities how to keep type 2 diabetes in check. Researchers at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita are looking for 70 Black residents in Wichita, KS, who have uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes, a long-term disease that hinders your body’s …

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‘Walkable’ Neighborhoods Linked to Less Obesity, Diabetes

March 4, 2022 — People who live in neighborhoods that are more walkable are much more physically active and less likely to gain weight or get type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure, researchers concluded after reviewing the results of dozens of previous studies. Gillian L. Booth, MD, and Nicholas A. Howell, MD, …

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Newly Diagnosed Diabetes in COVID Patients Often Temporary

MONDAY, Feb. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Newly diagnosed diabetes in many COVID-19 patients may be a temporary type triggered by COVID, according to a new study. Blood sugar levels returned to normal in about half of the newly diagnosed diabetes patients after they left the hospital, and only 8% required insulin …

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