How does sleep duration affect people with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A study shows that sleep duration in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality. Sleepin...
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Continuous glucose monitoring: is there an age limit?
The improvement in controlling and treating diabetes mellitus type 1 has meant better survival rates in those affected by this disease. This is why...
Is obesity a risk factor for COVID-19 infection?
Recently published data indicates that people with obesity are not only at greater risk of being infected by COVID-19, but also have poorer progres...
Obese people are the most likely to gain weight during lockdown
Several studies have shown that people who are overweight, and in particular those who are obese, are more likely to gain weight due to lockdown. I...
Exercise helps to prevent diabetes and reduces cardiovascular mortality
Physical activity is important in preventing and treating type 2 diabetes. However, there are different ways to exercise and it is important to def...
Nutrition is the most useful tool when treating Congenital Metabolic Disorders
Congenital metabolic disorders are rare diseases caused by alterations when ingested nutrients are processed. They can cause the accumulation or de...
Severe hypoglycaemia causes reduced cognitive function in elderly people with type 1 diabetes
The low blood sugar (glucose) levels experienced by people with diabetes can affect the brain. A sudden drop in glucose causes neuronal death and,...
How to enjoy the Christmas holidays without putting on weight
Numerous studies have shown that most people put on weight over the Christmas holidays. Huge meals and a lack of physical exercise are two reasons...
Intermittent fasting: a good strategy for weight loss?
There are indications that intermittent fasting could help with weight loss. Although still in the preliminary stages, studies show that this pract...
Continuous glucose monitoring reduces the risk of hypoglycaemia
Studies carried out in the 1990s showed that controlling glucose levels through multiple doses of insulin reduced the risk of complications, but in...