HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. inaccurately claims that diet can “cure” diabetes and mental health issues. This is dangerous, as diabetes is a complex disease requiring medical management. While diet can help manage diabetes, both type 1 and type… Read More »RFK thinks that diet will cure diabetes — he’s mostly wrong again
A French study links certain food additives in ultra-processed foods to a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Notably, emulsifiers, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners showed significant correlations. While findings suggest decreased exposure to such foods may mitigate T2D risk,… Read More »Do ultra-processed foods increase risk of type 2 diabetes?
Recent research indicates that the 100-year-old BCG vaccine, primarily for tuberculosis, may hold promise for treating or reversing type 1 diabetes. Studies show that it can reduce HbA1c levels and beneficially affect immune responses. However, more extensive clinical trials are… Read More »BCG vaccine for type 1 diabetes — what’s the current science?
A recent study indicates that COVID-19 significantly elevates the risk of type 2 diabetes in teenagers, revealing a 55% increased risk one month post-infection. The risk is heightened for obese adolescents and those hospitalized. Vaccination may lower this risk, emphasizing… Read More »COVID is linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes in teens
A new study reveals how COVID-19 triggers type 1 diabetes by showing that the virus causes pro-inflammatory macrophages to destroy pancreatic beta cells through pyroptosis. This mechanism, also seen in coxsackie B4 virus infection, emphasizes the importance of vaccinating children… Read More »Why does COVID cause type 1 diabetes?
A recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism suggests that moderate consumption of coffee and tea is associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiometabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. However, these… Read More »Coffee and tea may reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes
New German research reveals that COVID-19 may hasten the onset of presymptomatic type 1 diabetes in children, nearly doubling the risk. The study followed 591 youths, finding a significantly higher incidence rate of diabetes post-COVID infection. These findings emphasize the… Read More »COVID infection may increase risk of type 1 diabetes in children
Researchers have identified modifiable factors like diabetes, air pollution, and alcohol as significantly increasing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease risks. Additionally, genetic factors affecting brain regions were noted, although they cannot be modified. The study emphasizes the complexity of these diseases… Read More »The three biggest risk factors for dementia
Anti-vaxxers falsely claim COVID-19 vaccines cause diabetes, ignoring that the virus itself may increase diabetes risk. Diabetes, characterized by high blood sugar, comes in Type 1 (autoimmune) and Type 2 (often lifestyle-related). COVID-19 vaccines can briefly raise blood sugar, a… Read More »Do COVID vaccines cause diabetes? Another anti-vax myth
Research indicates a potential link between COVID-19 infection and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, with the COVID-19 vaccine shown to reduce this risk. Studies suggest that vaccinated individuals have a significantly lower likelihood of developing diabetes after a… Read More »COVID vaccine reduces the risk of post-infection diabetes