TheMediTary.Com

Share on Pinterest For people with type 2 diabetes, the negative effects of eating too much ultra-processed foods may cancel out the benefits of healthy eating, such as following a Mediterranean diet. zepp1969/Getty Images The Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fiber and healthy fats and low in sugar, is currently viewed as one of the best diets for people with type 2 diabetes. But a new study suggests that the negative effects of a diet rich in ultra-processed foods may outweigh the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet. Ultra-processed foods refer to food items that have been heavily processed and contain several food additives. A new study suggests that people with type 2 diabetes should not be focusing only on the fiber, fat, and sugar contents of their food but reduce or eliminate ultra-processed foods from their diet. Current advice for managing type 2 diabetes mostly focuses on eating foods high in fiber, healthy fats, and low in sugar. Two specific diets are often recomm...

Share on Pinterest The FDA has approved islet cellular therapy for type 1 diabetes for the first time. Image credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images In 2021, about 8.4 million people globally had type 1 diabetes. There is currently no cure for type 1 diabetes and those with the condition have to provide their body with missing insulin for their entire life. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new therapy for type 1 diabetes called Lantidra. Studies show after receiving Lantidra, some study participants did not need to administer insulin for more than 5 years. As of 2021, about 8.4 million people around the world live with type 1 diabetes — a chronic disease where the pancreas is not able to produce enough insulin for the body to function correctly. Currently, there is no cure for type 1 diabetes. The main treatment for type 1 diabetes is providing missing insulin through injections or a pump. Additionally, people with type 1 diabetes may be prescribed ad...