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Causes of Diabetes

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Causes of Diabetes Written by Editor Updated on 15th January 2020 Diabetes causes vary depending on your genetic makeup, family history, ethnicity, health, and environmental factors. There is no common diabetes cause that fits every type of diabetes as the causes of diabetes vary depending on the individual and the type. For instance; the causes of type 1 diabetes vary considerably from the causes of gestational diabetes. Similarly, the causes of type 2 diabetes are distinct from the causes of type 1 diabetes. In fact, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes causes are very different. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas cannot produce insulin, whereas type 2 diabetes is the body’s resistance to insulin. DIFFERENT CAUSes TYPE 1 DIABETES CAUSES Type 1 diabetes is caused by the immune system destroying the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. This causes diabetes by leaving the body without enough  insulin  to function normally. This is called an autoimm...

Intermittent fasting: Surprising update

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Intermittent fasting: Surprising update Monique Tello, MD, MPH Contributor There’s a ton of incredibly promising intermittent fasting (IF) research done on fat rats. They lose weight, their blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugars improve… but they’re rats. Studies in humans, almost across the board, have shown that IF is safe and incredibly effective, but really no more effective than any other diet. In addition, many people find it difficult to fast. But a growing body of research suggests that the timing of the fast is key, and can make IF a more realistic, sustainable, and effective approach for weight loss, as well as for diabetes prevention. The backstory on intermittent fasting IF as a weight loss approach has been around in various forms for ages, but was highly popularized in 2012 by BBC broadcast journalist Dr. Michael Mosley’s TV documentary  Eat Fast, Live Longer  and book  The Fast Diet , followed by journalist Kate Harrison’s book  The 5:2 Diet ...

How COVID-19 causes smell loss

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How COVID-19 causes smell loss Olfactory support cells, not neurons, are vulnerable to novel coronavirus infection Date:  July 24, 2020 Source:  Harvard Medical School Summary:  Loss of smell, or anosmia, is one of the earliest and most commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19. A new study identifies the olfactory cell types most vulnerable to infection by the novel coronavirus. Surprisingly, sensory neurons involved in smell are not among the vulnerable cell types. :         FULL STORY Coronavirus illustration  Temporary loss of smell, or anosmia, is the main neurological symptom and one of the earliest and most commonly reported indicators of COVID-19. Studies suggest it better predicts the disease than other well-known symptoms such as fever and cough, but the underlying mechanisms for loss of smell in patients with COVID-19 have been unclear. Now, an international team of researchers led by neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School has identifie...

Safe Streets 2019 Year End Report

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Safe Streets 2019 Year End Report By Victoria Chong The Results Are In! Over the course of 2019, the SFMTA implemented a record number of pedestrian, bicycle and traffic calming projects. But our goal is not only to deliver projects, but to make our streets safer and more comfortable for all San Franciscans. SFMTA’s Safe Streets Evaluation Program is sharing  our annual Safe Streets Evaluation Report which takes stock of last year’s progress as well as lessons learned. Pedestrians and bicyclist using the bike lane and pedestrian walkway along Townsend Street on June 13, 2019 Under the direction of Mayor London Breed, the SFMTA initiated the Vision Zero Quick-Build Program. This program represented reduced barriers for SFMTA to install pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements on the city’s High Injury Network . Quick-build projects offer opportunities to take community feedback in real time and make design changes as needed. These projects can be put in the ground i...

FAST WEIGHT LOSS IN THREE STEPS

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  FAST WEIGHT LOSS IN THREE STEPS There are many ways to lose a lot of weight fast. That said, many diet plans leave you feeling hungry or unsatisfied. These are major reasons why you might find it hard to stick to a diet. However, not all diets have this effect. Low carb diets are effective for weight loss and may be easier to stick to than other diets. Here’s a 3-step weight loss plan that employs a low carb diet and aims to: significantly reduce your appetite cause fast weight loss improve your metabolic health at the same time 1. Reduce your intake of processed carbs The most important part is to  cut back on sugars  and starches, or simple carbohydrates. When you do that, your hunger levels go down, and you generally end up eating significantly fewer calories ( 1 ). Instead of burning carbs for energy, your body now starts burning stored fat for energy. Another benefit of cutting processed carbs is that it lowers insulin levels, causing the kidneys to shed excess sod...