Salt Intake Linked to High Blood Sugar
A high salt intake is associated with high blood sugar levels and elevated A1C levels (a measure of long-term blood sugar control) in people...
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Gut bacteria differences between Black and white women linked to insulin sensitivity
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study led by UC Davis has found significant differences in gut bacteria between Black and white women, even after...
Irregular Menstrual Cycle Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk
Women with irregular menstrual cycles are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and heart disease over the course of decades, according to a...
Sleep-disordered breathing in early pregnancy linked to insulin resistance
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Sleep-disordered breathing in early pregnancy is associated with insulin resistance or difficulty clearing glucose from the blood, suggests a small...
Bariatric Surgery, Type 2 Remission Linked to Lower Cancer Risk
For people with type 2 diabetes and obesity, undergoing bariatric (weight-loss) surgery may significantly reduce the risk of developing cancer — especially if the...
History of Glucose Control Linked to COVID-19 Severity in Diabetes
Long-term blood glucose control — over two to three years — is linked to the likelihood of needing intensive care if a person with...
Reduced Skeletal Muscle and Grip Strength Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2
A lower skeletal muscle mass and lower grip strength are both linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease in people with type 2...
Childhood vaccination schedule not linked to type 1 diabetes
(HealthDay)—No concerning associations are seen for measures of the recommended immunization schedule with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) among children, according to a study...
Type 2 Remission Linked to Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
The chances of achieving remission of type 2 diabetes after a common form of bariatric (weight-loss) surgery increase with greater weight loss up to...
Aspirin is linked with increased risk of heart failure in some — ScienceDaily
Aspirin use is associated with a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people with at least one predisposing factor for the condition. That’s...