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A modified DASH diet, tailored for individuals with type 2 diabetes, significantly lowers blood pressure, even for those already on medication. Johns Hopkins researchers found that the ‘DASH for diabetes’ lower-sodium diet produces a clinically meaningful reduction in blood pressure. This dietary approach offers a non-pharmacological strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in diabetic patients. Hypertension is one of the …

Diabetic retinopathy is the most common eye disease caused by diabetes. It happens when high blood sugar damages the small blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brain. Over time, these blood vessels can swell, leak fluid, or close off completely. In more severe cases, new weak blood vessels …

Benefits: Tadasana improves posture, strengthens legs, and enhances circulation. It helps balance the body and mind, which can support better blood sugar control. How to do it: Stand with feet together and arms by your sides. Inhale and raise your arms overhead, palms facing each other. Stretch your entire body upwards and rise onto your toes if comfortable. Hold the …

About 830 million people worldwide have diabetes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and the numbers are climbing. This chronic metabolic disease, caused by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), can lead to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves, over time, and hence keeping blood sugar levels in check is crucial. As …

Diabetes is a growing issue in the U.S., and it’s hitting harder than most folks realize. “More than 38 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and about 90% to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes most often develops in people 45 or older, but more and more children, teens, and young adults are also …

Good news for strawberry lovers! Recent studies suggest that incorporating strawberries into your daily diet can significantly improve cardiometabolic health. Research indicates that regular consumption may lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and improve insulin resistance, potentially preventing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Imagine enjoying some juicy strawberries and getting healthy! Sounds like a dream, right? Well, this could be true. …

What’s believed: Occasional drinking, especially wine or spirits, is seen as socially acceptable and even heart-healthy in some conversations. The truth: Many alcoholic drinks, especially cocktails, wines, and liqueurs, contain hidden sugars and carbs. Regular alcohol intake may also interfere with the liver’s ability to regulate blood sugar. Excessive alcohol can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, particularly when …

The Trump administration announced Friday it would delay the implementation of a Biden-era rule meant to restrict coverage of unproven and costly bandages known as skin substitutes. The policy will be delayed until 2026, allowing companies to continue setting high prices for new products, taking advantage of a loophole in Medicare rules. The companies sell those bandages at a discount …

Companies can set such high prices because of a quirk in Medicare pricing rules, industry experts said. For the first six months of a new bandage product’s life, Medicare will set the reimbursement rate at whatever price a company chooses. After that, the agency adjusts the reimbursement to reflect the actual price paid by doctors after any discounts. To circumvent …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken of an “existential threat” that he said can destroy the nation. “We have the highest chronic disease burden of any country in the world,” Mr. Kennedy said at a hearing in January before the Senate confirmed him as the secretary of Health and Human Services. And on Monday he is starting a tour in …