Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Archives

Tocotrienol AKA Palm Oil Could Stop Diabetic Kidney Disease From Killing You

New research says that supplements with a full-spectrum palm tocotrienol complex can slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease in those patients with type 2 diabetes. Type-2 diabetics face some of the highest probabilities of developing diabetic kidney disease

If You Have Diabetes You Can Avoid Kidney Disease With Omega-3

In a paper published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, a Harvard research team found Omega-3 fatty acids may help slow the progression of kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. In addition, they found

Preserve Your Diabetic Child’s Kidney Function With Vitamin B!

According to recent research presented at the 57th Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology Meeting, upping your child’s Vitamin B levels through supplementation can protect their kidneys, especially when they face the risk of developing kidney disease that comes along

GFR Decline Tied to Protein Intake in African-Americans with Diabetes

Recent studies suggest that increased intake of protein as a percentage of the total energy intake is linked with an increased decline in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) among African-Americans with diabetes.

The population examined by this particular

It Goes Both Ways…Kidney Disease Can Also Lead To Diabetes, Study Shows

It is known that a person’s chances of having kidney disease are increased by diabetes. That said, new research by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has observed that while that statement is true, the inverse is

Metformin For Diabetes Could Also Help Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Metformin, as opposed to sulfonylurea could be the best way to treat your type-2 diabetes if you have chronic kidney disease, a new study revealed. This news is of particular importance to patients with reduced eGFR numbers, as the

Kidney Stones In Pregnant Women May Be Connected To These Two Silent Killers!

According to study results which were recently presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week, women who develop kidney stones have a higher likelihood of developing certain serious chronic diseases during pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension.

Intensive Glycemic Control Might Save Your Kidneys

A new study published in Diabetologia has shown that intensive glycemic control can provide a 34% greater chance of keeping eGFR balanced in kidney disease patients, which could also help improve their prognoses. The participants in the study were assigned

Hey, Pennsylvanians You Need To Eat Better or You Might Get Diabetic Kidney Disease!

Since 2000 there has been a 38% increase in diabetes related hospitalizations for residents under 45. This is alarming news and especially for the younger population of people. Diabetes not controlled can lead to many problems including kidney disease. In

Worst Drugs For Diabetics & Kidney Disease? This One Tops The List!

People living with diabetes already have enough on their plate. Every decision non-diabetics take for granted has to be very mindfully considered, especially when it comes to things that go into the body. Diabetes and kidney decline are often interconnected