Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body has an issue with regulating blood sugar. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1, which usually presents in childhood, and type 2, which is the most common and often appears in adults. Studies show that genetics may play a role in the development of type 2, though a sedentary lifestyle and a high-fat diet are also risk factors. The main complication of diabetes is high blood sugar, which can lead to a myriad of other issues such as heart disease, vision problems, and kidney disease. Treatment options include medication, a healthy diet, and exercise.

Partha Nandi, MD
Drinking up to four cups of coffee a day can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, new research claims
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Drinking up to four cups of coffee a day can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, new research claims

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Whether or not coffee is good for us has always brewed up a steamy storm of debate. Now, studies have shown drinking up to 4 cups a day can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 23% and reduce high blood pressure too. Even decaffeinated coffee has been thought to have some health…

First Patient In Diabetes Trial Is Now Diabetes-Free
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First Patient In Diabetes Trial Is Now Diabetes-Free

ByPartha Nandi, MD

I’m super excited about sharing this information. With multiple family members suffering from diabetes, I know how this disease can ruin lives. The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine recently announced that their first clinical trial patient is no longer needing insulin injections. “The first subject in our…trial…