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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Adding these foods that can naturally reverse high blood sugar at home
1 2 For someone struggling to manage high blood sugar 'what to eat' can be the most daunting question, this is because most foods can silently spike sugar levels, and need medications for better management. But do you know adding the right foods to your diet can also help in effectively managing insulin levels and may help reverse high blood sugar eventually. Fenugreek Seeds (Methi) Fenugreek seeds are rich in soluble fiber, which slows down carbohydrate digestion and sugar absorption in the body. They contain an amino acid called 4-hydroxyisoleucine that enhances insulin secretion. Soaking 1–2 teaspoons of fenugreek seeds in water overnight and consuming them on an empty stomach in the morning is a common Ayurvedic remedy for blood sugar control. Bitter Gourd (Karela) Bitter gourd is a natural hypoglycemic food that contains polypeptide-p, a plant insulin that helps reduce blood sugar. It also has compounds like charantin and vicine that increase glucose uptake and improve insulin sensitivity. Drinking karela juice on an empty stomach 2–3 times a week or including it in your curries can significantly benefit glucose management. Cinnamon (Dalchini) Cinnamon is known to improve insulin sensitivity and slow the breakdown of carbohydrates in the digestive tract. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Irish Citizens Don't Know About This Read More Undo Studies show that just ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder daily can lower fasting blood sugar levels. You can add it to your tea, sprinkle it over fruit, or mix it into smoothies or oatmeal for daily use. Indian Gooseberry (Amla) Amla is a potent antioxidant and rich source of Vitamin C. It helps stimulate the pancreas to produce insulin and reduce blood sugar levels. Drinking fresh amla juice or consuming raw amla with a pinch of turmeric can be beneficial. Some people also mix amla powder with warm water or aloe vera juice for added effect. Is diabetes reversible with food? Type 2 diabetes may not be permanently "cured," but growing research suggests that it can be reversed or put into long-term remission through significant lifestyle changes, especially dietary interventions. A 2019 study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology from the DiRECT (Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial) in the UK found that nearly 46% of participants who followed a low-calorie, nutrient-rich diet experienced diabetes remission after one year, with some maintaining it for up to two years without medication. The study emphasizes that sustained weight loss, reduced carbohydrate intake, and eating whole, fiber-rich foods like legumes, vegetables, and healthy fats can restore insulin sensitivity and normalize blood sugar levels in many individuals.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
This simple lifestyle change can prevent type 2 diabetes better than medication: Study with a 22-year twist reveals
The Study That Changed the Narrative — foundmyfitness (@foundmyfitness) Lifestyle Advantage Still Holds Why Lifestyle Wins In a time when diabetes rates continue to climb, a groundbreaking long-term study has reinforced one powerful truth — you can dramatically reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, not with a pill, but with the right lifestyle. A peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has revealed that sustained lifestyle changes such as modest weight loss and increased physical activity can not only delay but significantly prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes, even over 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough, leading to dangerously high blood sugar levels. Untreated, it can result in life-threatening complications like heart disease, stroke, and kidney the condition is chronic and non-reversible once developed, a new scientific review has provided compelling evidence that prevention is not only possible but also more effective when approached through lifestyle rather than seeds of this discovery were planted in 1996, when the U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) launched a large-scale randomized trial involving 3,234 adults with prediabetes. The participants were divided into groups, with some receiving a placebo, others given the medication metformin, and a third group guided through an intensive lifestyle results were startling. Within just three years, those who adopted the lifestyle changes — including moderate weight loss and 150 minutes of weekly physical activity — saw a 58% reduction in their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, compared to just 31% for those on metformin. The results were so dramatic that researchers halted the study the most remarkable finding came decades from the University of New Mexico, led by Dr. Vallabh Raj Shah, revisited the same participants over two decades later. What they found confirmed what many in the medical community had hoped: the lifestyle approach had lasting effects. Those who had originally embraced healthy changes were still far less likely to have developed diabetes even after 22 years.'The data suggests that those people who didn't get diabetes also didn't get diabetes after 22 years,' Shah said, calling it "incredible." The long-term follow-up revealed that the rate of diabetes was substantially lower in the lifestyle group than in any other Cleveland Clinic underscores the findings, emphasizing that lifestyle plays a pivotal role in managing and preventing diabetes. Regular physical activity not only lowers blood sugar but also helps with weight management, improves circulation and reduces stress — all crucial elements in managing insulin resistance As for diet, the clinic advises focusing on nutrient-rich, whole foods: lean proteins like chicken and fish, non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli and leafy greens, healthy fats from nuts and avocados, and complex carbs like sweet potatoes and genetics can predispose someone to diabetes, this study offers a powerful message of hope. Even if you're approaching middle age, it's not too late to make changes that could spare you decades of health complications. In Shah's words: 'Lifestyle, which everybody is banking on, is more effective — that is the news.'For millions who feel overwhelmed by the looming threat of diabetes, this research reminds us that simple, consistent lifestyle choices might be the strongest medicine of all.
Medscape
20-05-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Surgery Treats Hypertension in Patients With Adrenal Tumours
In patients with unilateral adrenal incidentalomas and mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS), adrenalectomy was well tolerated and enabled a reduction or cessation of hypertensive treatment while maintaining blood pressure within normal ranges. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted this clinical trial in university hospitals across Europe to assess the effect of adrenalectomy on hypertension in patients with unilateral benign adrenal incidentalomas and MACS. They enrolled patients with a unilateral adrenal adenoma (≥ 2 cm) and MACS, in whom hypertension was confirmed through multiple home blood pressure measurements; a standardised stepped-care antihypertensive treatment was implemented until the measurements normalised to less than 135/85 mm Hg. A total of 52 patients (median age, 63.3 years; 69% women) were then randomly assigned to either undergo adrenalectomy or receive conservative management and were followed up for 13 months; after randomisation, antihypertensive medications were adjusted on the basis of the stepped-care treatment approach. The primary outcome was the proportion of patients in each group who reduced their antihypertensive treatment by at least one step while maintaining normal home blood pressure measurements (< 135/85 mm Hg). TAKEAWAY: A higher proportion of patients in the adrenalectomy group were able to reduce antihypertensive treatment by at least one step while maintaining normal home blood pressure measurements than those in the conservative management group (46% vs 15%; adjusted risk difference, 0.34; P = .0038). = .0038). Among the patients who underwent adrenalectomy, more than half (52%) were able to discontinue all antihypertensive medications while maintaining normal systolic home blood pressure measurements (< 135 mm Hg); however, none of the patients achieved this after conservative management. Serious adverse events were reported in 35% of patients who underwent adrenalectomy and 31% of those who received conservative management, with no deaths reported in either group. IN PRACTICE: "For individuals with hypertension and clear biochemical evidence of MACS, especially those with larger adrenal adenomas, this study helps support the case for adrenalectomy," experts wrote in a commentary. SOURCE: This study was led by Antoine Tabarin, MD, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, Metabolism and Nutrition, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France. It was published online on May 12, 2025, in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology . LIMITATIONS: This study was limited by a small sample size. The criteria used for diagnosing adrenal insufficiency might have led to the overdiagnosis and potential overtreatment of patients. The findings cannot be extrapolated to patients with bilateral adrenal incidentalomas and MACS. DISCLOSURES: This study was supported by a grant from the French Ministry of Health, and the German part of the study was additionally supported by the German Research Foundation. Some authors reported receiving honoraria, research grants, and support for attending meetings and having several other ties with various pharmaceutical companies and other sources.
CBS News
10-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Diabetes during pregnancy linked to higher rates of ADHD, autism in children, study says
Having diabetes during pregnancy is linked to higher rates of ADHD , autism and other neurocognitive issues in children, according to new research. The meta-analysis, published earlier this week in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology , analyzed over 56 million pregnancies across more than 200 studies. Researchers found children born to women who had diabetes during pregnancy were 28% more likely to have a neuro-developmental issue than those whose mothers didn't have the disease. The risk was heightened by both gestational diabetes , which can develop during pregnancy, and pre-existing Type 2 diabetes , according to the study. "We know that high blood sugar levels during pregnancy can cause other neurological issues," Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, said on "CBS Mornings" Thursday. "What's probably happening is a combination of the blood sugar levels themselves, but also how that triggers inflammation, other hormonal changes, how it turns certain genes on and off during fetal development." It also increases the risk of having a baby who is more overweight at the time of birth, which means the delivery itself can be more complicated, Gounder added. If you're looking to start a family but have diabetes or another medical condition, Gounder says it's recommended to hold off getting pregnant until those conditions are under control. The people behind forming guidelines like these to keep mothers and their children safe have recently faced cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under the Trump administration . "This relates to some of the cuts we've recently seen at the CDC. One of the cuts was the people in the Maternal and Child Health Division," she said. "The people in that division were developing guidelines for contraception for women who had underlying medical issues, were medically complicated." For those women, regular birth control pills and other common methods may not be the right thing, Gounder explained, highlighting the importance of that work.
Observer
08-04-2025
- Health
- Observer
Study confirms link between maternal diabetes and autism
WASHINGTON: A new American study has shown that diabetes during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of brain and nervous system problems in children, particularly autism. The study, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, showed that diabetes diagnosed before pregnancy increases the risk of one or more neurodevelopmental disorders by 39 per cent compared to gestational diabetes, which begins during pregnancy and often resolves afterward. According to the researchers, the findings highlight the importance of medical support for women at risk of diabetes and continued monitoring of their children. Children born to mothers with gestational diabetes have a 25 per cent increased risk of autism, a 30 per cent increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a 32 per cent increased risk of intellectual disability, a 20 per cent increased risk of communication problems, a 17 per cent increased risk of motor problems, and a 16 per cent increased risk of learning disorders compared to children whose mothers did not have gestational diabetes. For her part, Dr Magdalena Janicka of New York University Grossman School of Medicine said: 'Such analysis allows us to compare groups more precisely, but they do not bring us closer to understanding the causes or underlying mechanisms'. A large 'meta-analysis' like this one allows for analyses of subgroups, such as mothers with pre-existing vs gestational diabetes, or children with autism vs those with ADHD or movement disorders, but it cannot prove cause and effect, Janecka said. "Meta-analyses allow us to compare groups more precisely. At the same time, they are not bringing us any closer to understanding the causes or the underlying mechanisms.' The study comes as Trump administration health officials have called for further research into whether vaccines are a cause of autism, a claim long championed by new Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. that has been debunked by established science. — Reuters
