Marcq-en-Baroeul, France and East Brunswick, NJ—Gnosis by Lesaffre shared the news that a study protocol has been published on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05417880) detailing a trial initiated by Gnosis by Lesaffre partner Scotmann Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan. The large-scale, multi-centered study will examine the impact of the combination of the oral anti-diabetic Empagliflozin with vitamins K2 and...
The diagnosis “pre-diabetes” doesn’t really sound all that ominous, does it? It’s kind of like getting a warning ticket for going through a yellow light. Your doctor explains that you don’t actually have diabetes—just some early signs of it, nothing to worry about. And many doctors deliver that news with little more than a gentle reminder that it’s important to...
Increased consumption of whole grain foods could significantly reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and treatment costs in Finland, according to a study by the University of Eastern Finland and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. The study, published in Nutrients, used findings from national follow-up studies such...
Hadley, MA—Delta-tocotrienol from annatto has been shown in a new clinical study to improve glycemic control, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a press release from American River Nutrition. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was published in Phytotherapy Research. It was performed...
Following a low-carb diet for six months may help put patients with type 2 diabetes into remission without adverse effects, according to a meta-analysis published by The BMJ. The team of researchers analyzed 23 randomized trials involving 1,357 participants. A low-carb diet (LCD) was defined as less than 26% daily...
Even a modest increase in consumption of fruit, vegetables, and whole grain foods could decrease risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to two observational studies published in The BMJ. Noting that vitamin C and carotenoid levels are more reliable indicators of fruit and vegetable intake than using dietary questionnaires,...
The prevalence of diabetes is increasing due to changing lifestyle which encompasses increasing prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity. According to WHO, in 2014, 9% of adults worldwide, 18 years and older had diabetes. Further, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths in 2012. It is estimated that...
New York, NY—Fruit Street Health, a diabetes prevention program offered through live group video conferencing with Registered Dietitians, has teamed up with plant-based meal kit company Purple Carrot to provide dietitian-approved, plant-based meals to Fruit Street participants, according to a press release. In response to COVID-19, Fruit Street is now...
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada—Ketone supplements may control glucose levels by mimicking some aspects of a ketogenic diet, according to a study done by researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus. The study was driven by the high number of people with diabetes, looking for ways to better control...
Sweden—Filtered coffee can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from Chalmers University of Technology and Umeå University. Filtered coffee is the most common method of preparation in most places, notes a press release, but some people drink boiled coffee, in which coarse ground...
