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In 1998, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated there would be 300 million people globally living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by 2025.1 In 2017, the actual figures were
462 million (6.28% of the world’s population) well surpassing the estimations eight years earlier, with a projected increase of 7,079 people diagnosed per 100,000 by 2030. T2DM prevalence is continuing to rise at a rapid rate and continues to be a serious public health consideration.2
The common risk factors for this metabolic condition caused by impaired glucose tolerance leading to insulin resistance include genetic predisposition, age, and lifestyle factors, such as diet and physical activity levels.1,2 In the last decade an increasing amount of research has focussed on the impact of sleep dysregulation as a prominent factor for metabolic health and T2DM development.1
It’s almost impossible for modern humans to imagine a world without the blaze of artificial light. Is there a dark side to our love affair with light?
ACE Inhibitors are a commonly prescribed medication for lowering blood pressure. But developing a cough is a common side-effect for up to 35% of people taking this medication.
Avoidance of wheat or becoming "gluten free" within the diet is becoming increasingly common - but what is the evidence saying about prevelance and reality of this issue beyond the hype and trendiness? Naturopath Norelle Hentschel takes a look...