Category Archives: Latest Discoveries

JOURNEY TO A MIRACLE: FREEDOM FROM INSULIN

Is it possible that scientists have found a breakthrough method for treating diabetes? A new method that could free millions of Americans from the misery of insulin shots? Is it possible that scientists may have misdiagnosed a notable number of diabetic patients? The new award-winning documentary Journey To A Miracle: Freedom From Insulin tells a story about a newly discovered form […]

BARLEY FOR DIABETES

Barley can help improve blood sugar levels and reduce appetite Known to be a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin B, barley is a high-fiber grain that helps lower cholesterol, reduces the risk of heart disease and aids regularity. Now researchers at Lund University, Sweden, claim that barley is a super food. They conducted a study that shows […]

DIABETES AND TECHNOLOGY: ARE THEY LINKED TO EACH OTHER?

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Who could deny that the steady advancement of technology has greatly influenced our lives? Technology has changed our way of living; affecting our social lives, work, and most importantly our health. It would seem that technology has served to improve our health, but controversy exists as to whether or not technology has improved or negatively impacted […]

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MAY LEAD TO TYPE II DIABETES

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Historically diabetes has been faulted for causing high blood pressure. Now the opposite may be true as a new study shows “people with elevated blood pressure are almost 60% more likely to develop Type II diabetes,” says The Guardian. Study Provides strongest link between elevated blood pressure and diabetes In a new study scientists at Oxford […]

HEAVY USE OF MARIJUANA MAY INCREASE RISK OF PRE-DIABETES

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Medical cannabis or marijuana refers to the use of cannabis or cannabinoids as medical therapy to treat disease or alleviate symptoms. The therapeutic uses of cannabinoids and its impacts on diabetes have been investigated following observed increases in appetite and body weight in a number of studies. The role of cannabis in appetite regulation has […]

GLUCOSE MONITORING ADVANCES – ALTERNATIVE METHODS TO PRICKING FINGERS

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Blood glucose measurements using finger pricks has always been the Gold standard. This method has been thoroughly analyzed and found to be reproducible, reliable, and generates dependable results. However, this method of analyzing blood sugar is now facing resistance because of the development of newer non-invasive methods. Pricking the finger each time to obtain blood […]