Mental Problems in Children with Diabetes
Razi Berry Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious but common complication of type 1 diabetes, is linked to lower IQ scores and worse memory in children with type 1 diabetes, according to a study led by UC Davis Health researchers. The study published Sept. 22 in Diabetes Care is also the first large-scale work to differentiate […]
Antibiotics Linked to Increased Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Razi Berry A new study has provided evidence that antibiotic usage is associated with an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers analyzed antibiotic use data and found the following on developing rheumatoid arthritis Researchers from Keele University and the Quadram Institute analyzed data from primary care medical records. They found that the odds of […]
Bioengineered Implant May Provide Long-Lasting Relief from Type 1 Diabetes
Razi Berry People suffering from Type 1 diabetes are set to benefit from an innovative therapy being developed in an EU-funded project that promises to restore the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar via a small bioengineered implant. EU-funded DRIVE project The EU-funded DRIVE project aims to provide a long-lasting solution to the therapeutic challenges […]
The Autoimmune Diet Protocol
Dr. Sarah Zadek (King), ND Autoimmune diseases are those in which an individual’s immune system attacks its own cells or tissues under the belief they are invaders. These disorders often arise from imbalances in our T-helper cells, specifically Th1, Th2, and more recently noted, Th17 cells.1 Increased stimulation of one type of T helper cell versus […]
Study Supports Low-Carb Diet in Management of Type 1 Diabetes
Node Smith, ND A recent study has dug up the historical practice of carbohydrate restriction in type 1 diabetes management and shown it to be effective at decreasing insulin requirements as well as improving patient satisfaction with the management of their diabetes.1 Authors of the study point out that this approach to diabetes management is […]