Protecting the Insulin the Body Can Still Make Type 1 diabetes develops when the immune system attacks the pancreatic beta cells responsible for producing insulin. By the time someone is diagnosed, many of these cells have already been lost, but some insulin-producing ability may still remain. Protecting that remaining function could potentially help slow the…
Why Type 2 Diabetes Is More Than Blood Sugar Type 2 diabetes mellitus, often called T2DM, is a chronic metabolic condition closely linked to insulin resistance. This means the body has trouble using insulin properly, which can lead to elevated blood glucose levels over time. While blood sugar is a major part of diabetes management,…
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions in the world, affecting more than 37 million people in the United States alone. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects your body’s ability to process glucose, resulting in high blood sugar levels. An estimated 96 million people have prediabetes, meaning they could soon be diagnosed with…
According to recent data from the CDC, an estimated 30 million Americans currently have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and another 88 million are considered to be prediabetic[1]. Occurring most often as a result of being overweight and/or sedimentary and often resulting in severe kidney, heart, or vision issues, T2DM has demonstrated to be difficult…
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes nutrient-rich eating from sources such as vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, fruits, and lean protein. The dietary approach has been praised for its health benefits in recent years, including improved heart health. Now, it’s also been hailed as a beneficial diet for people with type 2 diabetes, thanks to its ability…
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