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health9 days ago•3 min saved

What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Sugar for Two Weeks or More

Skipping added sugar for 14 days can lead to significant health improvements such as reduced cravings, stabilized energy, better sleep, and improved insulin response, according to gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi. The detox helps reset metabolism, reduce liver fat, and lower visceral fat, although initial symptoms like cravings and fatigue may occur as the brain recalibrates reward signals. This approach is especially beneficial for those experiencing bloating, fatty liver, or insulin resistance.

via Hindustan Times|

#gut-health #health #health-benefits

health10 days ago•4 min saved

Common Diabetes Treatment May Exacerbate the Disease, Study Finds

A new study warns that long-term use of sulphonylureas, common diabetes drugs, may impair insulin-producing beta cells by causing them to lose their functional identity, potentially accelerating the progression of type 2 diabetes. The research suggests that these drugs could contribute to the decline in treatment efficacy over time, but also highlights that loss of cell identity might be reversible, opening avenues for future therapies.

via SciTechDaily|

#beta-cells #diabetes #disease-progression

health17 days ago•4 min saved

Newly Recognized 'Type 5' Diabetes Challenges Traditional Understanding

The International Diabetes Federation has officially recognized a fifth form of diabetes, called type 5 diabetes, which is linked to malnutrition and affects millions worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This recognition aims to improve diagnosis and treatment, as type 5 diabetes is distinct from other types and often misdiagnosed, with current treatments potentially harmful. The move is seen as long overdue, with efforts underway to establish diagnostic criteria and therapeutic guidelines.

via ScienceAlert|

#diabetes #global-health #health

health23 days ago•5 min saved

Top Quick Tips from Experts to Lower Blood Sugar Fast

A person with type 1 diabetes shares that brisk walking for about 15-20 minutes can effectively lower blood sugar levels quickly, supported by scientific research and expert advice, especially when done after meals and when insulin is in the system. However, caution is advised if blood sugar is extremely high with ketones or too low, as exercise can be risky in these states.

via Prevention|

#blood-sugar #diabetes #exercise

health2 months ago•3 min saved

Heart Expert Reveals How to Quickly Burn Dangerous Visceral Fat

Visceral fat, the deep fat surrounding organs, is highly dangerous due to its role in inflammation and metabolic disruption, primarily caused by high insulin levels from excessive sugar intake. Fasting is recommended as an effective method to reduce visceral fat by lowering insulin and promoting fat burning, especially around the organs. Combining fasting with low sugar diets and balanced meals can improve long-term health, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of metabolic diseases.

via The Economic Times|

#fasting #health #inflammation

health2 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Discover Rare Diabetes Variant Exclusive to Infants

Scientists discovered that mutations in the TMEM167A gene cause a rare form of neonatal diabetes, affecting insulin-producing beta cells in babies with MEDS syndrome, providing new insights into diabetes mechanisms and potential treatments.

via ScienceAlert|

#diabetes #genes #health

health2 months ago•2 min saved

California to Launch $11 State-Brand Insulin Under CalRx Initiative

California will start selling its own affordable insulin under the CalRx brand on Jan. 1, aiming to lower costs for diabetics, with prices as low as $11 per pen, as part of a broader effort to reduce prescription drug prices and increase access to essential medications.

via AP News|

#affordable-medication #california #civica

health3 months ago•2 min saved

California to Launch $11 State-Branded Insulin Pens in 2026

California will offer state-branded insulin at significantly reduced prices starting January 1, 2024, as part of a state initiative to lower drug costs, with long-acting insulin pens available for $11 each, aiming to improve access for the 3.5 million Californians with diabetes.

via CalMatters|

#california #civica-rx #drug-prices

health3 months ago•4 min saved

Expert Tips to Quickly Burn Visceral Fat and Boost Health

Interventional cardiologist Dr. Pradip Jamnadas emphasizes fasting as an effective method to reduce visceral fat, which surrounds vital organs and increases health risks like heart disease and diabetes. High sugar intake raises insulin levels, promoting fat storage and inflammation, but fasting lowers insulin, triggers fat burning, and improves metabolic health, making it a powerful strategy for long-term wellness.

via Times of India|

#cardiovascular-health #fasting #health

health4 months ago•3 min saved

Breakthrough in Diabetes Treatment: CRISPR and Bioengineering Enable Immune-Evasive Insulin-Producing Cells

Researchers have successfully implanted CRISPR-edited pancreatic cells into a person with type 1 diabetes, enabling the cells to produce insulin and evade immune detection without immunosuppressive drugs, marking a significant step toward a potential cure for the disease. However, the study involved only one patient and more research is needed to confirm efficacy.

via Nature|

#cell-therapy #crispr #diabetes

health5 months ago•2 min saved

Gene-Edited Cells Enable Insulin Production in Diabetes Treatment

A man with type 1 diabetes has successfully produced his own insulin after receiving genetically engineered, CRISPR-edited cell transplants that evade immune rejection, marking a potential breakthrough in diabetes treatment.

via Live Science|

#crispr #diabetes #gene-editing

health5 months ago•2 min saved

Gene-Edited Cell Transplant Enables Diabetes Patients to Produce Insulin Without Immunosuppressants

A man with type 1 diabetes received genetically modified pancreatic cells via CRISPR that allowed his body to produce insulin without needing lifelong immunosuppressant drugs, marking a significant step toward a potential cure for the disease.

via TechSpot|

#crispr #diabetes #gene-editing

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Breakthrough in Type 1 Diabetes Treatment: Gene-Edited Insulin-Producing Cells Survive Without Immunosuppression

A man with type 1 diabetes successfully received gene-edited pancreatic cells that produce insulin without the need for immunosuppressive drugs, demonstrating a promising advance in transplantation medicine and potential future cure for diabetes.

via Gizmodo|

#crispr #diabetes #gene-editing

health5 months ago•4 min saved

Advances in Stem Cell and Diabetes Treatments Highlighted at ADA 2025

A new stem cell-based treatment called zimislecel shows promise in restoring insulin production in people with type 1 diabetes, potentially eliminating the need for insulin therapy, though it requires lifelong immunosuppressive drugs and is still in early clinical trials.

via Inquirer.com|

#clinical-trial #diabetes #health

health6 months ago•4 min saved

UK Patients Receive Groundbreaking Diabetes Drug That Delays Symptoms for Years

The UK has begun administering teplizumab, a groundbreaking drug that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes by targeting the immune system before symptoms appear, representing a shift from managing to potentially preventing the disease through early detection and intervention.

via ScienceAlert|

#autoimmune #diabetes #early-detection