Diabetes News

August 3, 2024

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Native Hawaiians Face Higher Rates of Accelerated Biological Aging, Study Finds

Aug. 2, 2024 — A new study has found that Native Hawaiians experience higher accelerated biological aging in comparison to White and Japanese American ...

Unique Mechanism Protects Pancreatic Cells from Inflammation in Mice

July 31, 2024 — The results of the new study could have significant implications for understanding ...

Sitting Time Linked to Mortality in Adults With Diabetes

July 29, 2024 — Adults with diabetes who meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity may offset the risk of mortality that is associated with excessive sitting ...

Genes or Environment? A New Model for Understanding Disease Risk Factors

July 30, 2024 — Researchers have developed a model that more accurately predicts how genetics and air pollution levels causally influence disease ...

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Connections Between Obesity and Heart Failure

Aug. 1, 2024 — A new small study has revealed the impact of obesity on muscle structure in patients having a form of heart failure called heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction ...

Recent Insights and Advances in Treatment and Management Show Promise in Stemming the Growing Prevalence of Diabetes

July 26, 2024 — A new paper surveying advances in diabetes pathogenesis and treatment explores the complex factors contributing to the onset and progression of the ...

How a Bacterium Supports Healing of Chronic Diabetic Wounds

July 25, 2024 — New research shows that a certain bug, Alcaligenes faecalis (A. faecalis), can facilitate healing of hard-to-treat wounds among people with diabetes. While there are many studies done on potentially ...

Prediabetes Remission for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

July 24, 2024 — Current medical guidelines recommend that people in a preliminary stage of type 2 diabetes lose at least 7 percent of their body weight in order to prevent manifest diabetes. Diabetes experts ...

Study Evaluates Treatment Interventions for Severe Obesity in Adolescents

July 23, 2024 — Adolescents with severe obesity who received meal-replacement therapy plus financial incentives experienced a greater reduction in body mass index compared to those who received meal replacement ...

Irregular Sleep Patterns Lead to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds

July 17, 2024 — Researchers have found that middle-aged to older adults with inconsistent sleep duration had a heightened risk of developing diabetes compared to ...

Unhealthy Sleep Linked to Diabetes in a Diverse Population

July 18, 2024 — Persistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse adult population, an ...

What Fat Cats on a Diet May Tell Us About Obesity in Humans

July 17, 2024 — Pet cats may be excellent animal models for the study of obesity origins and treatment in humans, a new study of feline gut microbes suggests -- and both species would likely get healthier in the ...

Paleolithic Diets Are Not Without Risks

July 17, 2024 — High-protein diets, known as 'Paleolithic diets', are popular. Using mouse models, scientists have studied their impact. While effective in regulating weight and stabilizing diabetes, these diets are ...

Evening Activity for Better Sleep

July 16, 2024 — Rigorous exercise before bed has long been discouraged, but researchers have now found short bursts of light activity can lead to better ...

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Feeling Judged by Your Doctor? You Might Be Right

Aug. 2, 2024 — New research shows that many people believe they may be judged if they share mistaken beliefs with their care team -- and that doctors really do take strongly negative views of patients who disclose ...

Cannabis Use Among Adults With Diabetes Is on the Rise, Study Finds

July 22, 2024 — Researchers have found a significant increase in cannabis use among adults with diabetes in the United States, raising concerns about the potential impact on their health ...

How a Gene for Obesity Affects the Brain

July 15, 2024 — Researchers reveal how a gene called SH2B1 works in the brain to regulate food ...

Distinct T-Cell Signatures Observed at Different Stages of Type 1 Diabetes Development

July 11, 2024 — A study found distinct signatures in CD8-positive T cells in blood samples from children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes and in autoantibody-positive children who later developed type 1 ...

Blood Fat Profiles Confirm Health Benefits of Replacing Butter With High-Quality Plant Oils

July 11, 2024 — Switching from a diet high in saturated animal fats to one rich in plant-based unsaturated fats affects the fat composition in the blood, which in turn influences long-term disease risk. A study ...

Metformin and Other Antidiabetic Drugs Can Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

July 11, 2024 — Investigators analyzing the potential cognitive effects of antidiabetic medications in records of more than 1.5 million patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) found risks of dementia and ...

Combination Treatment Can Increase Human Insulin-Producing Cells in Vivo

July 10, 2024 — In preclinical studies, a team of researchers report new findings on a therapeutic combination that regenerated human insulin-producing beta cells, providing a possible new treatment for ...

Delaying Diabetes With Diet and Exercise for Four Years Results in Better Long-Term Health

July 9, 2024 — Individuals diagnosed with prediabetes can reduce their long-term risk of death and diabetes-related health complications if they delay the onset of diabetes for just four years through diet and ...

July 8, 2024 — New research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) is likely to offer additional protection against heart ...

Cuts to Processed Meat Intake Bring a Range of Health Benefits

July 3, 2024 — Reducing consumption of processed meat by around one-third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over 10 ...

Researchers Unveil Comprehensive Youth Diabetes Dataset and Interactive Portal to Boost Research and Prevention Strategies

July 2, 2024 — A team has developed the most comprehensive epidemiological dataset for youth diabetes and prediabetes research, derived from extensive National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data ...

Doctors Could Soon Use Facial Temperature for Early Diagnosis of Metabolic Diseases

July 2, 2024 — A colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign of rising blood pressure. Researchers discovered that temperatures in different face regions are associated with various chronic illnesses, such ...

Proteins and Fats Can Drive Insulin Production for Some, Paving Way for Tailored Nutrition

July 2, 2024 — When it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research shows that, for some, it may be just as important to consider the proteins and fats in their ...

Optimum Protection Against Diabetes: Weight Loss Plus Remission of Prediabetes

June 27, 2024 — People with prediabetes are advised to reduce their weight in order to prevent manifest diabetes. Researchers have now been able to show that people achieve the best diabetes protection when they ...

Cardiovascular Health Could Be Biggest Risk Factor for Future Dementia Rates

June 27, 2024 — Dementia risk factors associated with cardiovascular health may have increased over time compared to factors such as smoking and having less education, finds a new ...

Circulating microRNAs Likely as Effective as A1C for Predicting Type 2 Diabetes in Youth

June 24, 2024 — Type 2 diabetes in young people ages 10 to 19 has more than doubled in the past 20 years, yet it remains difficult for physicians to predict who will be diagnosed and who will improve with treatment. ...

Semaglutide Leads to Greater Weight Loss in Women Than Men With HF and Improves HF Symptoms

June 23, 2024 — Semaglutide, a medication initially developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, significantly improves symptoms in men and women with a common type of heart failure that has had few therapeutic ...

Sweat Health Monitor Measures Levels of Disease Markers

June 20, 2024 — A wearable health monitor can reliably measure levels of important biochemicals in sweat during physical exercise. The 3D-printed monitor could someday provide a simple and non-invasive way to track ...

New Approach Against Fatty Liver

June 14, 2024 — Fatty liver disease (steatotic liver disease, SLD for short) is increasingly causing failure of the liver as a vital organ. A team led by researchers has now discovered that a saturated fatty acid in ...

Study Hints at Tools to Prevent Diabetes Caused by Psychiatric Meds

June 13, 2024 — New research points to a potential approach to reducing the risk of diabetes associated with widely prescribed antipsychotic medications. The study presents early evidence in support of ...