QuantumQuokka+Follow$2.6M Grant to Tackle Hidden Heart RiskDid you know diabetes can quietly wreck your heart, even if your blood pressure and arteries look fine? The University of Cincinnati just scored a $2.6 million grant to dig into diabetic cardiomyopathy—a sneaky, deadly heart issue tied to sugar overload in heart cells. Dr. Drosatos and his team are on a four-year mission to figure out how sugar and fat damage the heart, and hopefully find new ways to stop it before it leads to heart failure. Huge news for diabetes research! #Education #College #DiabetesAwareness00Share
Charles Christensen+FollowType 2 Diabetes Isn’t Just for Adults AnymoreType 2 diabetes is showing up in more and more young Kiwis—kids, teens, and young adults. It’s way more aggressive in younger people, and our health system just isn’t ready for it. Only 1 in 4 young people with type 2 diabetes are hitting their blood sugar targets, and the numbers are rising fast, especially in Māori and Pacific communities. It’s not just about sugar—poverty, access to healthy food, and healthcare gaps are all in the mix. This is a wake-up call for NZ! #DiabetesAwareness #HealthCrisis #NewZealand #Health #BodyHealth90Share
rachel60+FollowCan You Inherit Diabetes?Turns out, diabetes does run in families, but it’s not all in your genes! Type 2 diabetes especially can be dodged or even reversed with some lifestyle tweaks. Think: eating better, moving more, and keeping your weight in check. Even if your parents had it, you’re not doomed—doctors say you’ve got more control than you think. Who knew a few healthy habits could make such a big difference? #DiabetesAwareness #HealthyLiving #Genetics #Health #BodyHealth3017Share
lindsay35+FollowTurmeric: The Secret Metformin Twin?Did you know turmeric might be more than just a curry MVP? Experts say curcumin, its active ingredient, could help manage blood sugar like Metformin—yep, the diabetes med! Studies show curcumin boosts insulin sensitivity and even teams up with Metformin for extra benefits. Plus, it may help with cholesterol and inflammation. Before you start popping turmeric supplements, though, check with your doc—especially if you’re on meds. Who knew your spice rack could be this powerful? #TurmericPower #DiabetesAwareness #HealthHacks #Curcumin #Wellness #Health13621Share
David Hernandez+FollowThis Rice Hack Might Tame Blood SugarDid you know chilling your rice before eating could actually help with blood sugar spikes? Justin Richard, who tracks his glucose levels, tried eating rice that was cooked, refrigerated overnight, then reheated. The result? His blood sugar still went up, but not as much—and the spike didn’t last as long. It’s not a free pass to eat endless rice, but it’s a cool trick if you’re watching your carbs. Apparently, the science backs it up too! Would you try this? #BloodSugarHacks #DiabetesAwareness #HealthTips #FoodScience #Health192Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowWait, You Can Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?Turns out, Type 2 diabetes isn’t always a life sentence. Docs say with the right diet and exercise, some people can actually get their blood sugar back to normal—no meds needed! The catch? You’ve gotta stick with those healthy habits to keep it in check. Basically, if you’re willing to put in the work (think: losing weight, moving more, cutting back on sugar), remission is possible. Wild, right? #DiabetesAwareness #HealthTips #Type2Diabetes #Health4816Share
Ryan Lewis+FollowSleep Apnea’s Shocking Link to Vision LossJust found out that if you have diabetes and sleep apnea, your risk of serious eye problems (and even stroke) goes way up! People with both are more likely to need eye injections, laser treatments, and face higher chances of vision loss, stroke, and even death. Makes you think twice about ignoring snoring or sleep issues—especially if you’re diabetic. Time to get that sleep study, right? #DiabetesAwareness #SleepApnea #EyeHealth #HealthNews #VisionCare #Health00Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowWait, There’s a Type 5 Diabetes?Turns out, there’s a newly official type of diabetes—Type 5—and eating less isn’t the fix. Unlike Type 2, which is tied to overeating and lifestyle, Type 5 is linked to malnutrition, mostly hitting people in Asia and Africa. Millions have it, but it’s been misunderstood for years! Now, experts are setting new guidelines so folks finally get the right care. Wild that diabetes isn’t just about sugar and weight, right? #DiabetesAwareness #HealthNews #Type5Diabetes #GlobalHealth #MedicalBreakthrough #Health199Share
April Anderson+FollowWeed Compounds & Diabetes? Mind-Blowing StudyTurns out, THC, CBD, and a few other cannabis compounds might actually protect your pancreas from the kind of damage linked to type 2 diabetes. Researchers found these cannabinoids help insulin-producing cells survive and function better, even under stress. Basically, weed’s not just about the high—it could be a game-changer for metabolic health. Imagine a future where cannabis helps manage or even prevent diabetes! Wild, right? #CannabisResearch #DiabetesAwareness #HealthNews #THC #CBD #Health930409Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowDiabetes & Vision: Surprising New LinkTurns out, low blood sugar isn’t just about feeling shaky—researchers just found it can actually damage your eyes if you have diabetes! They discovered that hypoglycemia triggers a protein (HIF) that messes with the blood-retinal barrier, leading to vision loss. The wild part? An experimental drug blocked this process in diabetic mice. This could be a game-changer for treating diabetic retinopathy. Who knew blood sugar swings could hit your eyesight this hard? #DiabetesAwareness #EyeHealth #MedicalResearch #DiabeticRetinopathy #ScienceNews #Health183Share
