Beta cells are pancreatic cells responsible for producing and releasing insulin, a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels. A recent study indicates that adults with mild type 2 diabetes ...

Share on Pinterest Low-carb diets could help improve insulin sensitivity by boosting beta-cell function, recent research suggests. Image credit: Ellie Baygulov/Stocksy. Beta cells are pancreatic ...

But even without a health condition, keeping carbs in check is essential for overall health. Eating too many carbs can eliminate room for other important nutrients in your diet. Some main low-carb ...

A high protein, low carb diet may have several physical and cognitive benefits, but some studies suggest there may be risks. A balanced diet of complex carbs, lean proteins, and healthy fats is ...

Keto fruits are low-carbohydrate fruits that fit into a ketogenic (keto) diet. In addition to being low carb, they are low in sugar. With carbs restricted, it's important to understand the foods that ...

Plenty of evidence suggests that low carb diets can be very effective for weight loss. However, as with any diet, weight loss sometimes stalls before you reach your desired weight. This article ...

The key difference lay in the macronutrient composition of their diets. After 12 weeks, the results were striking. Participants following the low-carb diet showed significant improvements in beta ...

The low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet has been promoted online and in the media as a weight-loss tool and seemingly all-round magical healer. Yet it was first developed in the 1920s for children ...

WASHINGTON—Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better manage their disease and possibly discontinue medication, ...