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Diabetes Can Lead to Periodontal Disease

According to reports published by the World Health Organization, nearly 4.4% of the world population will be suffering from diabetes by 2030. Diabetes can lead to several health complications, including periodontal disease. Periodontal disease or gum disease is one of … Continue reading

Strong Link Discovered Between Diabetes and Air Pollution

Air pollution can cause severe health complications, including high blood pressure, acute coronary syndromes, cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases and diabetes. Several studies have been conducted to investigate the link between diabetes and air pollution. It has been found that automobile … Continue reading

Bright Light at Night May Raise Diabetes Risk

Long term exposure to bright indoor light between dusk and bedtime can increase the risk of diabetes. Such exposure can also lead to other health issues, including insomnia, depression, hypertension, inflammation, tumor cell growth and cancer. Such revelations can lead … Continue reading

Diabetics with Depression: A Deleterious Combination

Depression along with diabetes forms a deadly combination. The behavioral and physiological interactions between depression and diabetes make them difficult to control. Moreover, depressive disorder leads to poor glycemic control, which can worsen diabetes. Studies show that diabetic patients suffering … Continue reading

Second Hand Smoke Associated With Elevated Diabetes Risk

Most of us are aware of the health hazards of active smoking, including heart disease, hypertension, stroke, asthma, allergies, lung cancer and diabetes. However, did you know that tobacco smoke can elevate your risk of developing diabetes even if you … Continue reading

The Relationship between Diabetes and Depression

Studies have found that depression can lead to type2 diabetes and type2 diabetes can result in depression. Some researches show that depression can possibly trigger diabetes, with people suffering from depression being at a higher risk of developing type2 diabetes. … Continue reading

Diabetes Drugs Associated With Higher Risk of Bone Fracture

Thiazolidinediones or TZDs are a class of drugs that include Rosiglitazone (Avandia) and Pioglitazone (Actos) used to treat Type 2 diabetes. They help to control blood sugar levels by lowering the amount of glucose produced by the liver. However, several … Continue reading

Diabetes and Impaired Brain Function

Progression of diabetes can cause severe damage to several organs, including the brain. Normal functioning of the brain depends largely on cholesterol. It supports neuronal communication and facilitates the transmission of messages that affect thoughts and movements. The brain is … Continue reading

Diabetes Drugs Associated with Heart Disease

One common debate is whether diabetes medications increase the risk of heart disease. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires oral diabetes medicines to carry a warning regarding increased risk of heart attack. Several studies have associated a diabetes drug, … Continue reading

Do Diabetes Drugs Increase Risk of Cancer?

Conventional drug treatment for diabetes does not have a good track record. Prescription drugs have various side effects and are associated with severe health complications. Several researches have revealed that long term use of some common diabetes drugs can increase … Continue reading