(Natural News) Many Americans continue to use statins because doctors prescribe them to prevent heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over half of U.S. adults (54.5 percent or 47 million) who could benefit from cholesterol medicine are currently using statin drugs like Pfizer’s Lipitor. Unfortunately, many people with diabetes accept the recommendations of the […]

(Natural News) New research published in the journal Diabetologia found that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee and legumes is associated with a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study, which was conducted by a team from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, sought to identify […]

(Natural News) Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system. Peripheral nerves send information to the brain and spinal cord, and damage to these nerves can lead to painful or otherwise unusual sensations. Nerve damage can result from traumatic injuries, infections, exposure to toxins, genetics and metabolic conditions like diabetes. People with peripheral neuropathy may experience tingling, hot […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture may provide therapeutic value for treating insulin resistance, according to researchers from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in China. The researchers looked at how using acupuncture — as either primary or adjunct therapy — can affect insulin resistance. Their report, published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, provides evidence that acupuncture helps reduce insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a […]

(Natural News) Coffee is an excellent drink that does more than just energize your body — it helps keep your arteries healthy, staves off obesity and protects the brain from age-related damage, among other things. Recent studies also suggest that coffee can boost gut health. One study, in particular, linked high coffee consumption to higher levels of anti-inflammatory gut bacteria and improved composition of […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Guelph in Canada have discovered that a fat molecule unique to avocado may help treat diabetes. In a study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, the researchers found that avocatin B (AvoB) reduced insulin resistance in diabetic mice and promoted weight loss in humans. Avocado compound improves […]

(Natural News) Exercise forms an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Health experts recommend exercising regularly to maintain a healthy weight, ward off diseases and boost longevity, among other things. For people with Type 2 diabetes, working out on the regular becomes even more urgent. Studies show that exercising regularly helps lower blood sugar, avoid diabetes complications and more. […]

(Natural News) The Alabama Senate on Tuesday, March 2, approved a bill that would protect minors from the perils of transgender therapy. Senators voted 23-4 in favor of the bill sponsored by Republican Senator Shay Shelnutt called the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act. The bill is now headed to the state House of Representatives, which has already […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives shows that chemicals commonly found in plastics can increase diabetes risk. French and Australian researchers found that exposure to high levels of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS) is associated with a two times-higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. Exposure to plastic chemicals increases diabetes risk BPA is […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Liverpool in the U.K. found that short periods of being sedentary can worsen cardiometabolic health. In a study published in the journal Diabetologia, the researchers revealed that reducing physical activity for at least two weeks can lead to a rise in blood sugar levels, disrupt cholesterol levels and impair cardiorespiratory fitness. Increased sedentary […]