Inflammation is the body’s immune response to harmful stimuli and critical in protecting the body from foreign substance. However, inflammation can rear its ugly head when it becomes uncontrolled or chronically stimulated, becoming a chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is known to have deleterious effects on the body, associated with chronic inflammatory diseases and chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease (ie, disease...
Although sugar has a bad reputation, the human brain is dependent on glucose (a type of sugar) as its primary source of energy. Neurons in the brain have one of the highest energy demands in the body and require quick and continuous glucose supply for all neuronal functions. It is estimated that the human brain consumed nearly 20%...
Diabetes and infection are a well-known relationship in the clinical community. Studies have demonstrated that diabetes negatively affects the immune system and increases rates of infection in this population.
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed drinks worldwide.1 Caffeine is a major component of coffee and has been a subject of attention in understanding its effect on human metabolism and specifically its effect on diabetes. Â How Does Coffee Consumption Affect Diabetes Risk? Numerous studies to date have found that coffee consumption is inversely related...
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is the most common microvascular complication of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes and one of the leading causes of blindness in the world.1–3 Its prevalence is related to the duration of diabetes and the level of glycemic control.4 Suboptimal diabetes management and sustained hyperglycemia (ie, high blood glucose levels)...
