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Link Between Brain Cancer and Blood Sugar Discovered

Link Between Brain Cancer and Blood Sugar Discovered

Researchers have found a surprising  relationship between blood sugar and brain tumors. The discovery may also be able shed light on how certain cancers develop in the body. The research findings have been published in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers from Ohio State University have discovered a possible link between high blood sugar levels and certain cancerous brain tumors, and it may not be what you
How To Improve Blood Sugar Control

How To Improve Blood Sugar Control

When it comes to diabetes, blood sugar level management is important. It takes more than  just taking medications in order to manage the disease. You may need to have better control over your sugar levels. Here are some tips that can help you do just that. Consistent Eating Habits If ever you wish to control your blood sugar levels as a diabetic, proper eating habits are important. It is not just trying to eat the
Study- Exercise Regimen Not Effective In One Out Of Five People With Type 2 Diabetes

Study- Exercise Regimen Not Effective In One Out Of Five People With Type 2 Diabetes

Some people with type 2 diabetes tend to believe that good regular exercise may help in managing the condition. They just try to sweat it out in order manage their blood sugar levels. But there may be some cause for caution for people to first check with their doctor before following any type of exercise regimen. A recent study indicates that an exercise regimen may not offer any improvements in blood sugar managem
Laser Technology To Measure Blood Glucose Levels

Laser Technology To Measure Blood Glucose Levels

Researchers today are trying to work on a novel way of measuring blood glucose levels. Patients with diabetes need to measure blood sugar levels regularly in order to manage the disease more effectively. But doing so requires the usual pinprick on the fingers, which can be quite a hassle to many diabetics today. Using a laser may someday do away with this method and would be a less invasive alternative. A team of e
Whey Protein Linked To Beneficial Effects On Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Whey Protein Linked To Beneficial Effects On Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Obesity is a growing problem among many people today. Because of certain health factors, obese people are placed in higher risk of diabetes and heart disease. Apart from weight loss, researchers are trying to find ways in reducing the risk factors among the obese. Diet and exercise seems to provide the best solution to lower diabetes and heart disease risk among the obese. When it comes to food and diet, researcher
Study Suggests Diabetes Starts In The Intestines

Study Suggests Diabetes Starts In The Intestines

Diabetes is a disease that still has no known cure. There are many surprising things that researchers have been learning about this condition. One of the recent findings indicate that diabetes may in fact start in the intestines. Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis may have found a surprising origin for diabetes. Their studies suggest that the body’s problem handling and con
New Device Offers Glucose Level Monitoring Through One's Tears

New Device Offers Glucose Level Monitoring Through One's Tears

It is an important daily task for diabetics to self-monitor their blood sugar levels. But the most common method to do so requires the usual finger pricking in order to draw blood for testing. This may sometimes be too painful for some people to do on a regular basis which can lead them to neglect regular self-monitoring of their blood glucose levels. Another more convenient has been thought up recently that might