Plant-based participants increased after-meal calorie burn by 18.7% after 16 weeks The study randomly assigned participants–who were overweight and had no history of diabetes–to an intervention or control group in a 1:1 ratio. For 16 weeks, participants in the intervention… Read More ›
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The Powerful Blood Sugar Lowering Effect of Withania Coagulans
The Powerful Blood Sugar Lowering Effect of Withania Coagulans Finally, diabetic mice that were fed the nanoparticles for 5 days showed about 40% lower blood glucose levels compared to their starting amounts. Surprisingly, even 5 days after the treatment ended,… Read More ›
Lentils significantly reduce blood glucose levels
Lentils significantly reduce blood glucose levels Lentils significantly reduce blood glucose levels Replacing half a serving of rice with lentils caused blood glucose to drop by up to 20 per cent. Replacing potatoes with lentils led to a 35-per-cent drop…. Read More ›
Could artificial sweetener CAUSE diabetes? Splenda ‘modifies way the body handles sugar’, increasing insulin production by 20%
Study found sugar substitute sucralose had an effect on blood sugar levels Also discovered that insulin production increased by 20% when consumed Scientists aren’t sure what implications are, but said that regularly elevated insulin levels could eventually cause insulin resistance… Read More ›
153rd Health Research Report Synopsis 19 APR 2013
In this Issue: 1. Lift weights to lower blood sugar? White muscle helps keep blood glucose levels under control 2. New evidence that natural substances in green coffee beans help control blood sugar levels 3. New evidence… Read More ›
Metformin leads to an accumulation of AMP, which inhibits an enzyme called adenylate cyclase, thereby reducing levels of cyclic AMP and protein kinase activity: WOOPS
Contact: Karen Kreeger karen.kreeger@uphs.upenn.edu 215-349-5658 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Most-used diabetes drug works in different way than previously thought Findings could lead to diabetes treatments with less side effects PHILADELPHIA – A team, led by senior author Morris… Read More ›
Blood-sugar lowering medications may increase risk for false positive results in cancer screenings
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Amy Shaw ashaw@snm.org 703-652-6773 Society of Nuclear Medicine New study suggests that medication used to control blood sugar levels can distort results of some molecular imaging screenings for cancer SALT LAKE CITY—A study presented… Read More ›
Incidence of type 1 diabetes doubles in 20 years, continues rising at 3 percent per year — but why?
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Jessica Jonap Jessica@JonapPR.com 305-864-5521 Kaplan Publishing Book investigates leading scientific hypotheses to explain mysterious increase NEW YORK–The incidence of type 1 diabetes is now twice as high among children as it was in the… Read More ›
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Stopping diabetes damage with vitamin C
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Diane Clay diane-clay@ouhsc.edu 405-271-2323 University of Oklahoma First test in humans gets dramatic results from blood sugar control and antioxidant Researchers at the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center have found a way to stop… Read More ›
Daily vibration may combat prediabetes in youth : 20min daily was better than prescription drugs at reducing levels of hemoglobin A1
Contact: Toni Baker tbaker@georgiahealth.edu 706-721-4421 Georgia Health Sciences University AUGUSTA, Ga. – Daily sessions of whole-body vibration may combat prediabetes in adolescents, dramatically reducing inflammation, average blood glucose levels and symptoms such as frequent urination, researchers report. In mice that… Read More ›
Low-carb diets prove better at controlling type 2 diabetes: Diabetes medications were reduced or eliminated in 95 percent of volunteers
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Debbe Geiger Debbe.Geiger@duke.edu 919-660-9461 Duke University Medical Center DURHAM, NC — In a six-month comparison of low-carb diets, one that encourages eating carbohydrates with the lowest-possible rating on the glycemic index leads to greater… Read More ›
Garlic chemical tablet treats diabetes 1 and 2
2008 study posted for filing Contact: Hiromu Sakurai sakuraih@suzuka-u.ac.jp Royal Society of Chemistry Oral administration of vanadium-allixin compound lowers blood glucose levels in diabetic mice A drug based on a chemical found in garlic can treat diabetes types I and… Read More ›
Drinking chamomile tea daily with meals may help prevent the complications of diabetes, which include loss of vision, nerve damage, and kidney damage
2008 Post for filing Drinking chamomile tea may help fight complications of diabetes Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Drinking chamomile tea daily with meals may help prevent the complications of diabetes, which include loss of vision, nerve damage, and… Read More ›
Pumpkin: A fairytale end to insulin injections? Regenerates Pancreatic Cells
Compounds found in pumpkin could potentially replace or at least drastically reduce the daily insulin injections that so many diabetics currently have to endure. Recent research reveals that pumpkin extract promotes regeneration of damaged pancreatic cells in diabetic rats, boosting… Read More ›
