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Link Between Diabetes and Cognitive Function

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%...

Risk of Infection in Diabetes

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 and Diabetes

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.   How Does Coffee Consumption Affect Diabetes Risk? Numerous studies to date have found that coffee consumption is inversely related...

Can Ketogenic Diet Improve Diabetic Retinopathy?

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)...

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Benefits of Monitoring Blood Pressure at Home  Measuring blood pressure is a common practice in any hospital or clinical setting to gain an individual’s vital signs. The benefits of monitoring blood pressure, however, extend outside of the hospital setting especially for individuals with elevated blood pressure. Several major organizations in the U.S., including the American Heart Association...