Diabetic Complications, Pancreatitis, and COVID-19

The pancreas is an organ inside the abdomen that is located right behind the stomach. It is essential for life as it produces digestive enzymes and hormones. Without the pancreas, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates will be hard to digest. Insulin and glucagon come from the pancreas. In the absence of these hormones, blood sugar control…

Intermittent Fasting vs. Sulfonylureas: Heart Attack Outcomes

Updated on November 30, 2025, with new Latin American Spanish and Mandarin audio versions to help readers worldwide access this content. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English. 🇨🇳 中文(简体) 请按下方的播放按钮收听。 This article is Round 3 of Intermittent Fasting (I.F.) vs. Sulfonylureas Recap: Round 1 went to I.F. because it protects…

Intermittent Fasting vs. Sulfonylureas: Effect on High insulin

High insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) in adult-onset or Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is unhealthy. The Following are the Effects of High Insulin Diabetes Hypertension Stiffening of the heart leading to heart failure. Fatty liver Obesity Insulin resistance. Metabolic syndrome High triglyceride levels Problems with the inner lining of the blood vessels. 1-10 work with one another…

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Intermittent Fasting vs Diabetes Drugs: Sulfonylureas

What is Sulfonulyrea? Sulfonylureas are prescribed for Type 2 diabetes. The common ones are glyburide, glibenclamide, glipizide, and glimepiride. How Do Sulfonylureas Work? Sulfonylureas work by making the beta cells of the pancreas release more insulin. Why Do You Need Sulfonylureas for that? Isn’t Insulin Release Normal and Automatic? Usually, when the body senses a…

Intermittent Fasting Preserves the Insulin Making Cells in Diabetes

Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting (IF) is a way of limiting the period of eating to certain times of the day. The fasting period may last from 12 to 22 hours. Sometimes longer. It is actually easy to do because sleeping time is included in the fasting. Many have lost weight and reduced the number of…

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