Learn about type 2 diabetes including t2d symptoms, treatments, management, exercise, nutrition, diets and more.
Previously Published on Belmarrahealth.com – Recent studies have shown that intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool in managing and even reversing type 2 diabetes (T2D). This news is exciting for those living with the condition, as it offers hope of a more effective treatment option than what has been available in the past. Intermittent fasting has…
Previously Published on MDLinx – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, for adults with type 2 diabetes. Mounjaro is an injectable prescription medication meant to be used alongside diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control. Initial findings indicate this medication could be an invaluable asset in treating…
Diabetes is now considered an epidemic in the Philippines, with 1 of 14 Filipino adults affected by this disease. A significant portion of that statistic is adult Filipinos with type 2 diabetes. When you have type 2 diabetes, the pancreas does not create enough insulin, a hormone that regulates the transport of sugar into your cells,…
Previously Published on HealthCentral – IF YOU’VE JUST been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or you’ve been living with it for a while, your doctor has likely given you a prescription for insulin—and you’re likely a little less than thrilled at the prospect of being on this medication for the rest of your life. But what…
Previously Published on ArabNews.com – The revolutionary new type 2 diabetes pill introduced in Saudi Arabia is called GLP-1 RA. The drug controls blood sugar through 4 key mechanisms, removing the need for injections. JEDDAH: In Saudi Arabia, one in five people are diagnosed with the chronic progressive disease type 2 diabetes. This figure is double the…
Research shows that the incidence of Type 2 diabetes in youth has risen dramatically over the past 20 years, with around 5,000 new cases being diagnosed every year. Adolescent females have a 60% higher prevalence of the disease than males, as do disadvantaged racial and ethnic groups. A new paper by Zeilter and colleagues (2021,…
Diabetes is not a disease but a condition. It is a common lifestyle and genetic condition that can be managed. Type 2 diabetes is a long-term health condition that prevents the use of insulin effectively. People with type 2 diabetes have insulin resistance and sometimes complications. Middle-aged and elderly people are more likely to develop t2d,…
Previously Published on Verywell Health – If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may wonder, can diabetes be cured? Or can type 2 diabetes be reversed? Type 2 diabetes cannot be cured. However, you may be able to control your diabetes to the point of remission. Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body no…
While the fatigue and other symptoms indicated something was wrong, your doctor’s pronouncement that you have type 2 diabetes was a shock. What you need to realize is that it is possible to control your condition. You will need to make some changes, but they will be worth it. Here are some essentials that will…