A perplexing feature of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is that the immune system destroys pancreatic β-cells but not neighbouring α-cells, even though both β-cells and α-cells are dysfunctional. Dysfunction, however, progresses to death only for β-cells. Recent findings indicate important ...
Strengthen your immune system daily Lower chemicals that cause inflammation Help vaccines work in your body Deep Sleep and Your Brain Your brain waves change during this sleep cycle. They get slower, longer, and follow a pattern. These are called delta waves. They’re an important part of how...
This tells your body to absorb glucose until levels get back to normal. But if you have diabetes, your body doesn’t make insulin (type 1 diabetes) or doesn’t respond to it normally (type 2 diabetes). That can leave your blood sugar too high for too long. Over time, this can ...
For example, eating large amounts of dark fruits and vegetables containing flavonoids is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and even death, among older adults, which reduces the risk of vascular disease. It has also been linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity, w...
Helps physical strength in both lower and upper limbs Boosts your immune system How does it get processed in the body? According to Yale Medicine, after vitamin D gets absorbed through the skin, food, or supplements, it gets stored in your body’s fat cells. There, it remains inactive unti...
Reduce the Risk of Cancer Recurrence: Studies suggest that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein may lower the risk of certain cancers returning. It's also important to limit your intake of red and processed meats, sugary drinks, and highly processed foods, as th...
Adaptations to stressors, such as maternal infection and other inflammatory insults, forms a normal part of fetal development1. Activation of the maternal immune system, even when caused by transient mild infections, may however also constitute a risk for overwhelming the regulatory capacities of the...
Eating a nutritious diet is key to nurturing your physical health. This means including a range of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins in your meals. Additionally, following a healthy diet may help protect you from long-term illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Exe...
You may have to go more often when your diabetes isn't under control, you have complications, or you have new symptoms or they get worse. Takeaways Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine system. Your endocrine system makes and releases ...
When you have diabetes, certain things can cause your blood sugar to rise, including: Being sick Stress Overeating foods with sugar or carbs Being less active than normal Missing doses of insulin Your diabetes medicine isn't working well ...