A GP guide to ophthalmic complications of diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is globally endemic and is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults. Diabetes may cause macrovascular disease, microvascular complications, neuropathy and…
Tag: Diet
Low-carb diets in type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an endocrine disorder characterised by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic islet cells and an inability to produce insulin. The condition is…
Tough to imagine, but GPs can learn a lot from an SAS officer
Recently, I went to a talk given by Ant Middleton, the former SAS officer who has become famous through his role on TV shows SAS –…
Study pinpoints ‘optimal’ omega-3 dose to lower blood pressure
Patients with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia may particularly benefit from the fatty acids, researchers say.
Here’s why patients with ADHD can find it hard to control their eating habits
People with ADHD know how much the condition can affect all aspects of their life — from how well they do in school to their relationships.…
Low FODMAP diet ‘best first-line therapy for IBS’ in primary care
Researchers say following the diet significantly improves symptoms compared with antispasmodic medication.
Time-restricted dieting no better than caloric restriction alone: study
Researchers have investigated the efficacy and safety of the time-restricted approach in patients with obesity.
Is Australia turning the tables on food allergy?
Like many Western nations, several decades ago, Australia blundered down the path of advising parents to withhold allergenic foods, like eggs and peanuts, from weaning…
Kicking T2DM into touch using low-carb medicine
With low-carb approaches becoming popular among people with diabetes and obesity, GPs need to be familiar with the evidence and practice of low-car…
People with IBD often malnourished, review finds
The Australian researchers have also found that dietary patterns differ for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
