Is Alzheimer’s Disease Caused By Type 2 Diabetes?

Several scientific studies, but not all, link type 2 diabetes with Alzheimer’s disease. Some go so far as to say Alzheimer’s is type 3 diabetes. My Twitter feed brought to my attention a scientific article I thought would clarify the … Continue reading → Is Alzheimer’s Disease Caused By Type 2 Diabetes?

Increase in consumption of refined carbohydrates and sugar may have led to the health decline of the Greenland Eskimos

From Dr. James Dr. DiNicolantonio: “In conclusion, an increase in the intake of refined carbohydrate and sugar paralleled the rise in atherosclerotic disease in the Greenland Eskimos. While the total carbohydrate intake of the Greenland Eskimos was just 2–8% of … Continue reading → Increase in consumption of refined carbohydrates and sugar may have led to the health decline of the Greenland Eskimos 

More Patients With Impaired Kidney Function Qualify for Metformin

Recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revised their guidelines for physicians regarding use of metformin in patients with kidney impairment. This may make more patients candidates for the drug. Physicians have been advised for years that type 2 diabetics … Continue reading → More Patients With Impaired Kidney Function Qualify for Metformin

Moderately Low-Carb Diet Beats Calorie-Restricted “Balanced” Diet in Overweight Japanese Type 2 Diabetes

A randomized controlled clinical trial found superior results in diabetes with a low-carb diet, judging from weight loss and hemoglobin A1c. I don’t know how many carbs the typical Japanese person eats in a day. In the U.S., it’s 250-300 … Continue reading → Moderately Low-Carb Diet Beats Calorie-Restricted “Balanced” Diet in Overweight Japanese Type 2 Diabetes

16,700-Year-Old Tools Found in Texas Change Known History of North America

“Archaeologists in Texas have found a set of 16,700-year-old tools which are among the oldest discovered in the West. Until now, it was believed that the culture that represented the continent’s first inhabitants was the Clovis culture. However, the discovery … Continue reading → 16,700-Year-Old Tools Found in Texas Change Known History of North America

Monthly Hormone Changes May Affect Insulin Dosing in T1 Diabetes

I’ll confess I haven’t put much thought into this, but Kelly Schmidt has. She has type 1 diabetes and has to deal with it. Kelly writes: “Some woman will use a higher basal [insulin dose] the week before and during … Continue reading → Monthly Hormone Changes May Affect Insulin Dosing in T1 Diabetes

Five Essential Diabetes Tests

Click the link below for details. I mention these also in my Paleobetic Diet book. “Diabetes does not just affect a person’s blood glucose levels, but it also impacts other parts of the body, such as kidneys, eyes, and even … Continue reading → Five Essential Diabetes Tests 

Do Statin Drugs Cause Diabetes?

Roni Rabin at the New York Times suggests an answer: “The Food and Drug Administration updated its advisory about statins in 2012 to include warnings about the slightly increased risk of higher blood sugars and Type 2 diabetes, based in … Continue reading → Do Statin Drugs Cause Diabetes?

Do Potatoes Make You Fat or Diabetic?

Researchers in Denmark say “no.” French fries, maybe. “The identified studies do not provide convincing evidence to suggest an association between intake of potatoes and risks of obesity, T2D, or CVD. French fries may be associated with increased risks of … Continue reading → Do Potatoes Make You Fat or Diabetic?

Obesity Paradox Resolved?

Not familiar with the obesity paradox? Read about it at Wikipedia, which may or may not be accurate. From a recent article at MPT: “A massive meta-analysis pooling data from millions of people in several countries reaffirmed that body mass … Continue reading → Obesity Paradox Resolved?

Book Review: “Gorilla Mindset” by Mike Cernovich

  Dieting is a bad idea because it treats weight as a function of what you do. The idea is that if you do less of the bad stuff – eating cake, for example – and more of the good … Continue reading → Book Review: “Gorilla Mindset” by Mike Cernovich

Is Your Doctor Involved With a Lab Scam?

For a variety of reasons, physicians in the U.S. typically can’t charge for their services what they think the market will bear. Take Medicare in the U.S., for instance. Do you know the difference in payment for the same service … Continue reading → Is Your Doctor Involved With a Lab Scam?

Dr. Jason Fung: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes – The Quick Start Guide

Dr. Fung is a nephrologist and huge advocate of intermittent fasting. He has an article over at DietDoctor that you may find interesting (link below). Beware: at the link you will find an accurate photo of a gangrenous foot that … Continue reading → Dr. Jason Fung: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes – The Quick Start Guide 

Do SGLT2 Inhibitors Increase the Risk of Amputations in Diabetics?

Good question. But we don’t know the answer yet. European authorities and even the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are looking into the possible connection. Stay tuned. Visit The Low Carb Diabetic site (link below) for more details. “The European … Continue reading → Do SGLT2 Inhibitors Increase the Risk of Amputations in Diabetics?

Upset Stomach: Viral Infection or Food Poisoning?

Both manifest as nausea, vomiting, and perhaps abdominal cramps. Treatments for the two are similar. Food poisoning usually is over wishing 24 hours; viral infections last longer. Click the link below for many helpful details. “While symptoms of a stomach … Continue reading → Upset Stomach: Viral Infection or Food Poisoning?

Sleep duration and health outcomes in children and adolescents

One of my children just finished high school and the other graduated two years ago. I thought both of them were terribly sleep-deprived by their school obligations. A quote from Obesity Panacea blog: “Sleep is an essential component of healthy … Continue reading → Sleep duration and health outcomes in children and adolescents

Óscar Picazo Compiled a List of Scientific Articles on the Paleolithic Diet

Click the link below to see the articles, which are in English. Óscar’s introduction: “Hace ya más de un año, compartí aquí la lista actualizada de estudios hasta la fecha, en relación a la paleodieta, dieta evolutiva, o como se le … Continue reading → Óscar Picazo Compiled a List of Scientific Articles on the Paleolithic Diet

Paleolithic and Mediterranean Diets Linked to Lower Incidence of Colon Polyps

Adenomas in the colon (aka colon polyps) are precursors to colon cancer. Experts think that if we can prevent the onset of colon polyps, we’ll see less colon cancer. A recent study suggests that both a Paleo-type diet and Mediterranean-style … Continue reading → Paleolithic and Mediterranean Diets Linked to Lower Incidence of Colon Polyps

Are Beets Good for Diabetes?

From Medical News Today: A number of studies suggest that beets may be beneficial for people with diabetes. This article takes a closer look at their nutritional properties. Source: Are Beets Good for Diabetes? Are Beets Good for Diabetes?

Almost Half of California Adults Have Prediabetes

The actual figure is 46%, according to researchers at UCLA. The LA Times has the story. “Our genes and our environment are kind of on a collision course,” said Dr. Francine Kaufman, the former head of the American Diabetes Assn., … Continue reading → Almost Half of California Adults Have Prediabetes