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4 weeks ago | 
diabetesselfmanagement.com | Diane Fennell
Key Points:Watching one hour or less of TV per day may help lower the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), even among those with high genetic risk for type 2 diabetes. Spending two or more hours daily in front of the TV was associated with a 12% higher risk of ASCVD, regardless of genetic predisposition.
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1 month ago | 
diabetesselfmanagement.com | Diane Fennell
Key Points:A new study from Kobe University suggests that metformin, a widely used diabetes drug, helps lower blood sugar by pushing glucose into the gut, where gut bacteria convert it into beneficial compounds. Researchers found that metformin quadruples glucose excretion into the intestines, reducing inflammation and improving insulin response. The findings could explain why metformin is effective in managing type 2 diabetes and may lead to new treatment strategies.
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1 month ago | 
diabetesselfmanagement.com | Diane Fennell
Key Points:A new study from the University of Gothenburg suggests that a compound in broccoli sprouts, sulforaphane, may help lower fasting blood glucose (sugar) levels in people with prediabetes. Participants who took a sulforaphane supplement for 12 weeks saw greater reductions in blood sugar than those who took a placebo.
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2 months ago | 
diabetesselfmanagement.com | Diane Fennell
Key Points:A new Rutgers study suggests that exercise helps activate brain proteins involved in memory and may lower dementia risk. Physical activity makes the brain more responsive to insulin, which plays a key role in learning, memory, and brain cell communication. Improving how the brain processes insulin could help prevent or slow dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
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2 months ago | 
diabetesselfmanagement.com | Diane Fennell
Key PointsA new study finds that body-weight cycling (yo-yo dieting) significantly increases the risk of kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes. Greater fluctuations in weight were linked to a 25% higher risk of kidney function decline and increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers emphasize the importance of long-term weight stability for kidney health in people with type 1 diabetes.
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2 months ago | 
diabetesselfmanagement.com | Diane Fennell
Key PointsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The approval is based on the FLOW trial, which found Ozempic reduced kidney disease progression by 24% and lowered cardiovascular-related deaths by 29%.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
diabetesselfmanagement.com | Diane Fennell
Key PointsAccording to new research, GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (brand names Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) may lower risks of dementia, psychosis, and substance addiction. The medicines were tied to an increased risk of gastrointestinal issues, pancreatitis, kidney stones, and arthritis. The study analyzed data from 2.4 million U.S. veterans, evaluating 175 health outcomes.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
diabetesselfmanagement.com | Diane Fennell
Key PointsEating at least five servings of dark chocolate per week is linked to a 21% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Milk chocolate showed no such benefits and was associated with long-term weight gain. Dark chocolate’s polyphenols (natural plant compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties) may offset the effects of sugar and fat, making it the healthier choice.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
diabetesselfmanagement.com | Diane Fennell
Dear Readers,If you are new to Diabetes Self-Management, welcome! We’re so glad you found us. Since its launch in 1983, this publication has been a trusted resource for people living with diabetes, their families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals, offering practical tips, up-to-date information, and inspiration to help navigate life with the condition.
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Jan 15, 2024 | 
travelawaits.com | Diane Fennell
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.” So says a famous Irish proverb. When you’re on the road, whether it be for business or pleasure, you want to feel at your best so you can make the most of your travels. And indeed, sleep is a crucial part of the equation. Experts recommend that adults need for good health.
