New research shows that certain additives found in common ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Emulsifiers, a group of ‘E numbers’, are often found in certain products such as cakes, ice cream, mayonnaise and even bread. Over 100,000 adults’ diets were monitored by scientists from The French National Institute of Health … Read more
Advances in Diabetes Treatment By Camille PeriWebMD Feature WebMD Feature Archive Diabetes treatment is getting better every day. Scientists may be just a few years away from making an artificial pancreas that can safely detect and adjust blood sugar (glucose) levels. In the meantime, new medications and insulin devices can make living with … Read more
William David Spencer was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in August 2020. He was very overweight and had a poor diet, but he first decided to see a doctor when he noticed some wounds that wouldn’t heal on his legs. He said: “I had some abrasive wounds on the back of my legs which would … Read more
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the levels of sugar (glucose) in a person’s blood to become too high, leading to symptoms like excessive third and needing to pee a lot. Left untreated the condition can lead to eye problems, nerve damage, and even heart attack and stroke. Eating certain foods can’t … Read more
Diabetes can affect many parts of the body, including skin. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), skin changes are one of the most common signs of diabetes. When diabetes affects your skin, it’s often a sign that your blood sugar levels are too high over time. This means skin changes can … Read more
