Items Tagged with 'Diabetes'

Swapping sugary beverages for tea, black coffee, low-fat milk or plain water may help adults with Type 2 diabetes live longer, according to a recent study.

A lack of whole grains, too many refined grains and too much processed meat were three big contributors to the more than 14.1 million cases of Type 2 diabetes in 2018, Tufts University researchers say.

Is getting seven hours of sleep something you can only dream of? Results of a recent study suggest that falling two hours short of the recommended limit increases your risk of developing at least two chronic diseases.

Changsha, China — Night shift workers who have high blood pressure may be at increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, or experiencing a stroke, results of a recent study show.

Sendai, Japan — Thirty minutes of weight training a week can help prolong your life, results of a recent study out of Japan suggest.

Employers typically are required to accommodate employees with diabetes, according to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety. Accommodations may include time and a private place to administer any medications or conduct blood sugar tests, the ability to keep food nearby, or a schedule of regular breaks to maintain a prescribed diet.

Washington — Workers who have diabetes may face a heightened risk of developing depression, according to a recent NIOSH study.

Baltimore — The percentage of U.S. adults with diabetes who have achieved blood sugar – or “glycemic” – control has “declined significantly” over the past decade, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University.

Norwich, England — Losing a few pounds and increasing physical activity can significantly reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes, results of a recent study led by researchers from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the University of East Anglia suggest.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule intended to ease restrictions on commercial motor vehicle drivers whose insulin-treated diabetes mellitus is under control, according to a notice published in the Sept. 19 Federal Register.