Does T2D Cause Anxiety? adrenaline anxiety anxiety disorder blood glucose brain cortisol cytokines elimination diet fight-or-flight response hpa axis hyperglycemia hypoglycemia inflammation insulin insulin resistance mitochondrial dysfunction stress sympathetic nervous system type-2 diabetes Jul 20, 2024

Diabetic and anxious all the time? That’s not just a coincidence.

Studies show that around 40 percent of people with diabetes suffer from anxiety.1 

One in six people with type-2 diabetes (T2D) experience moderate to severe anxiety symptoms — a sign of an anxiety disorder.2 ...

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Does T2D Cause Sleep Problems? abdominal obesity advanced glycation end products blood glucose cortisol diabetes elimination diet fatty liver hyperglycemia hypoglycemia insomnia insulin insulin resistance peripheral neuropathy restless legs syndrome sleep sorbitol type-2 diabetes Jul 06, 2024

You go to bed early, only to find yourself still wide awake at 2 AM.

Or you do fall asleep, but wake up an hour later, and every hour thereafter.

Or maybe you toss and turn, unable to slumber again after waking up in the middle of the night.

That’s often how it goes for about 77 percent of...

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What is Metabolic Syndrome? abdominal obesity basic metabolic panel blood glucose blood pressure cholesterol diabetes diet fasting plasma glucose test fatty liver fructose glucose hdl heart disease high blood pressure high-fructose corn syrup insulin insulin resistance lifestyle changes lipid panel metabolic syndrome potassium sodium stroke sympathetic nervous system triglycerides type-2 diabetes vldl Jun 15, 2024

In the U.S., around one-third of adults have metabolic syndrome.1 Could you be one of them?

It’s important to find out if you have metabolic syndrome, given the many health complications it comes with. Here’s what you need to know:

  • What exactly is metabolic syndrome?
  • What are the...
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Almost half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure (also called hypertension). But many of them have no idea they have it.1 

That’s because high blood pressure rarely causes symptoms on its own. Yet it can damage your major organs even before you realize anything’s wrong....

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High Triglycerides and Type-2 Diabetes abdominal obesity blood glucose blood type cholesterol coronary artery disease diet fat fatty liver fructose glucose glycogen hdl heart disease high blood pressure high-fructose corn syrup insulin resistance lifestyle changes metabolic syndrome plaque triglycerides type-2 diabetes vldl May 18, 2024

If you’re like most people, you’ve heard your doctor mention “triglycerides” when discussing your blood work.

But what exactly are triglycerides, and how do they relate to your health?

This article will answer these questions, and more:

  • What are triglycerides?
  • Relation...
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High Cholesterol and Type-2 Diabetes blood type cholesterol clotting factors coronary artery disease fatty acids fatty liver fructose glycogen hdl heart attack heart disease high-fructose corn syrup insulin resistance ldl red meat stroke type-2 diabetes May 04, 2024

Heart disease is all too common. It’s the top killer disease for men and women across most racial groups in the U.S. In fact, it’s behind 1 in every 5 deaths in the country.1

It puts a huge drain on the economy too. It costs around 250 billion U.S. dollars per year —...

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What is the Best Sugar Substitute? ace-k allulose artificial sweeteners aspartame erythritol inflammation isomalt keto lactitol low-carb maltitol metabolic syndrome monk fruit no sugar added nonnutritive sweeteners novel sweeteners saccharin sorbitol stevia sucralose sugar alcohols sugar-free tagatose xylitol yacon syrup Apr 20, 2024

Did you know that the first artificial sweetener was discovered in 1879? Yet as early as 1906, food additives, including artificial sweeteners, were already controversial.1 

As more and more people become mindful of their health, the demand for healthier food options, including low-calorie...

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Are Some Sugars Healthier Than Others? added sugars allulose carbohydrates disaccharides fatty liver fructose galactose glucose glycogen high-fructose corn syrup insulin resistance lactose maltose monosaccharides prediabetes refined sugars starches stevia sucrose sugar type-2 diabetes Apr 06, 2024

When you hear the word “sugar,” a sweet white substance probably comes to mind. But there are actually many different types of sugar, and they’re not all processed the same way by your body.

There’s some debate about whether some types of sugar may be healthier than...

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What Foods Lower Blood Sugar? aloe vera apple cider vinegar berberine bitter gourd blood glucose chromium cinnamon condiments fasting plasma glucose test fenugreek ginger gymnema hba1c test herbal supplements magnesium okra oral hypoglycemics prediabetes probiotics silymarin spices type-2 diabetes vegetables vitamin d Mar 23, 2024

Prescription drugs that lower blood glucose levels are commonly used to treat type-2 diabetes (T2D). But these medications can have side effects, which range from gut issues to liver and heart problems.1 

If you have T2D or are at risk of having it, here’s some good news: Several foods...

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What Is Insulin Resistance? blood glucose blood tests carbohydrates diabetes elimination diet fasting insulin test fasting plasma glucose test fatty acids fatty liver fructose glycemic index glycogen hba1c test high-fructose corn syrup homa-ir hormonal disorders insulin insulin resistance insulin sensitivity lifestyle changes liver cells medications oral glucose tolerance test pancreas physical activity prediabetes skeletal muscles white fat cells Mar 09, 2024

At least 1 in 3 American adults has insulin resistance — and often, they don’t know it.1 

Insulin resistance wreaks havoc on your health long before it’s diagnosed. It harms your brain, your eyes, your heart, your kidneys, and your other organs. And if that’s not bad...

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