Inhibiting the hormone somatostatin may be a new treatment strategy to prevent dangerous blood glucose drops in type 1 ...

Our glycemic balance is based on the ability of the pancreatic beta cells to detect glucose and secrete insulin to maintain ...

Call it a comfort food in more ways than one—and the chilly season is the perfect time to incorporate more of it into your ...

First, beta-glucans take a longer time to digest, so they slow the release of glucose from meals into the bloodstream. Second, these fibers activate a protein in the body that can lower the amount of ...

Beta-glucans, a type of soluble fiber (SF) derived from several plant sources, have been postulated as having many therapeutic health benefits. Used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of ...

A recent study suggests that beta-glucan, a fibre in oats and barley, can promote weight loss and improve metabolic health.

Tea is a popular beverage in many cultures around the world. It is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, an ...

Investigating ECM changes in the hypothalamus reveals mechanisms behind insulin resistance, offering insights into obesity ...

This theoretical study makes a useful contribution to our understanding of a subtype of type 2 diabetes – ketosis-prone diabetes mellitus (KPD) – with a potential impact on our broader understanding ...

While several factors predict sustained glycemic control, predictors of sustained weight control with tirzepatide appear ...

Research on weight loss and dieting keeps pointing out that some of the simplest solutions can help us stay healthy and fit.

One upcoming decision—on a perioperative PD-1 regimen for lung cancer—comes as the FDA considers an overhaul of trial designs in this treatment setting.