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Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

Review examines the relationship between type 1 diabetes and weight disorders, debunking myths about T1D and offering recommendations for future research and therapeutic interventions.

18 Dec 2023

Adherence to second-line drugs for Type 2 diabetes can be hit or miss, study reports

Most patients with Type 2 diabetes will end up needing to add a second-line medication after metformin -; the go-to primary drug for glucose management -; to control their blood sugar levels.

12 Dec 2023

New study links DNA methylation in GLP1R gene to obesity without metabolic disorders

The study investigates the role of epigenetic changes in GLP1R gene polymorphisms on metabolically healthy obesity (MHO), revealing that apart from genetic variations, DNA methylation significantly influences the occurrence of MHO.

20 Nov 2023

Repurposing of DFMO could lead to innovative therapies for type 1 diabetes

A recent study led by Indiana University School of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Chicago Medicine presents exciting future possibilities for the management of type 1 diabetes and the potential reduction of insulin dependency.

1 Nov 2023

Time-restricted eating helps people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control blood sugar

Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open from researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago.

27 Oct 2023

Low-cost anti-inflammatory hydrogel could help treat chronic skin lesions in people with diabetes

Researchers in São Paulo state, Brazil, have developed a low-cost anti-inflammatory hydrogel that in future could help treat chronic skin lesions such as those often seen in people with diabetes.

27 Oct 2023

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

A study spearheaded by Oregon State University has shown why certain polyunsaturated fatty acids work to combat a dangerous liver condition, opening a new avenue of drug research for a disease that currently has no FDA-approved medications.

25 Oct 2023

New rice discovery could be good news diabetics and rice lovers

Good news for those who can't get enough of rice but are worried about their sugar and carb intakes.

20 Oct 2023

Obesity before or during pregnancy can be the root cause of future cardiovascular disease

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life.

10 Oct 2023

Obesity in early pregnancy linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk later in life

Having obesity before and during early pregnancy appears to be a strong indicator of risk for developing future cardiovascular disease and was significantly linked with adverse outcomes during pregnancy such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes, according to a study published in Circulation Research that was funded by the National Institutes of Health.

10 Oct 2023

Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon

Salivary proteins may offer early detection for ectopic pregnancies, potentially saving maternal lives through a non-invasive diagnostic approach. The study identifies specific proteins that are prominently present in ruptured ectopic pregnancy cases, highlighting the potential for developing a saliva-based diagnostic kit.

9 Oct 2023

Itchy skin, tingling hands or slow-healing cuts may signal hidden diabetes

Everyday skin problems could have a more sinister cause, warns a blood testing expert. Itchy skin, tingling hands or a cut that takes a while to heal are usually given a quick scratch or a sticking plaster. However, they are also little-known symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

9 Oct 2023

Type 2 diabetes screening in Accident and Emergency departments could detect thousands of new cases

The introduction of screening for type 2 diabetes in Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments could uncover thousands of previously undiagnosed cases every year, suggests new research being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2-6 Oct).

3 Oct 2023

Simple fingerprick blood test could help identify millions of people with undiagnosed diabetes

In 2019, there were almost 14 thousand diabetes-related deaths in the UK. That number looks set to rise. Britain currently has 4.3 million registered diabetics, but new analysis from London Medical Laboratory has revealed there are likely to be over one million Brits suffering from undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.

30 Sep 2023

High Blood Sugar News and Research

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

Adherence to second-line drugs for Type 2 diabetes can be hit or miss, study reports

New study links DNA methylation in GLP1R gene to obesity without metabolic disorders

Repurposing of DFMO could lead to innovative therapies for type 1 diabetes

Time-restricted eating helps people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control blood sugar

Low-cost anti-inflammatory hydrogel could help treat chronic skin lesions in people with diabetes

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

New rice discovery could be good news diabetics and rice lovers

Obesity before or during pregnancy can be the root cause of future cardiovascular disease

Obesity in early pregnancy linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk later in life

Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon

Itchy skin, tingling hands or slow-healing cuts may signal hidden diabetes

Type 2 diabetes screening in Accident and Emergency departments could detect thousands of new cases

Simple fingerprick blood test could help identify millions of people with undiagnosed diabetes

Breast cancer patients treated with alpelisib have elevated rates of high blood sugar

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

Early onset cancers exacting heaviest toll on young adults over the past three decades

Medications for chronic diseases can impair thermoregulation, especially in hot weather

Study explores risk factors for postoperative delirium

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