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Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert glucose, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Insulin allows cells to use glucose for fuel and is secreted by beta cells in the islets of Langerhans. The release of insulin from the pancreas is stimulated by increased blood glucose, vagal nerve stimulation, and other factors. Insulin is obtained from various animals and available in a variety of preparations. Commercial insulin preparations differ in a number of ways, including differences in the animal species from which they are obtained; their purity, concentration, and solubility; and the time of onset and duration of their biologic action. An oral hypoglycemic agent is not a form of insulin therapy.

How is TikTok's #Ozempic trend impacting diabetes patients?

A recent study analyzed TikTok videos with the hashtag "Ozempic," highlighting the platform's influence on promoting the weight loss drug. The surge in popularity resulted in medication shortages for diabetes patients, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and collaboration among health professionals and social media platforms.

5 Oct 2023

New technology helps pregnant women with type 1 diabetes to better manage blood sugar levels

For pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, a technology giving insulin doses, as informed by a smartphone algorithm, helps them better manage their blood sugars compared with traditional insulin pumps or multiple daily injections, according to a new randomized trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting in Hamburg (2-6 October).

5 Oct 2023

Genetics linked to placental growth and risk of preeclampsia

New research has shed light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta, revealing a link to risk of disease in the mother.

5 Oct 2023

Automated insulin delivery could be a game-changer for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes

Automated insulin delivery should be rolled out to pregnant women with type 1 diabetes - according to researchers at the University of East Anglia.

5 Oct 2023

The metabolic effects of endocrine therapy on diabetes mellitus in breast cancer survivors

Researchers discuss the history of endocrine therapies, highlights their adverse metabolic effects, and emphasizes the need for better biomarkers of diabetes.

5 Oct 2023

New device simulates human diseases in multiple organs

Imagine a device smaller than a toddler's shoebox that can simulate any human disease in multiple organs or test new drugs without ever entering -; or harming -; the body.

4 Oct 2023

New drug tirzepatide equally effective in early-onset and later-onset type 2 diabetes

Tirzepatide is as effective at treating early-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D), a more aggressive form of the condition that normally responds less well to treatment, as it is at treating T2D diagnosed later in life, new research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) has found.

4 Oct 2023

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

At this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) experts will discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in the real-world setting.

4 Oct 2023

The adipose tissue dysfunction behind metabolically healthy obesity

A session at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes will explore the latest data on the concept of metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) – more commonly known by the public as 'fat but fit'.

4 Oct 2023

Research identifies characteristics linked with higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest in people with type 2 diabetes

New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) has identified a range of characteristics associated with a higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

4 Oct 2023

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

In a significant randomized clinical trial, early metformin therapy was tested for its potential to lessen insulin dependence and enhance glycemic control in gestational diabetes-afflicted pregnant women; however, it yielded no improvements in diabetes symptoms. While metformin reduced maternal weight gain, its effects on primary diabetes symptoms and other secondary outcomes like infant weight gain were mixed, indicating a need for further focused research to unravel these associations.

4 Oct 2023

Antiviral treatment emerges as a potential game-changer in curbing type 1 diabetes progression

New research from the University of Oslo reveals antiviral drugs could help preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, potentially slowing down or even preventing the disease. The study, building on earlier findings linking enterovirus to type 1 diabetes, showed that antiviral treatment led to maintained insulin production, proposing a new therapeutic avenue to treat and mitigate the progression of type 1 diabetes.

3 Oct 2023

New insights into how smoking influences certain metabolites to increase type 2 diabetes risk

New research being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2-6 Oct) finds that cigarette smoking increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in part by affecting a variety of metabolites-;small chemicals produced in the processes of metabolism-;that circulate in the bloodstream.

3 Oct 2023

Universal screening: A game-changer in early detection and management of type 1 diabetes

Dr. Emily K. Sims discusses the crucial role of universal type 1 diabetes (T1D) screening in early detection, especially in individuals without a family history, at the EASD Annual Meeting. This proactive approach, aligned with disease-modifying therapies, aims to prevent severe diabetic ketoacidosis episodes, marking a stride towards better management of T1D.

3 Oct 2023

Stem cell-derived islet cell therapy shows promise for type 1 diabetes

Six adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) treated with stem cell-derived islet cells (VX-880) have shown improved blood sugar control with three participants achieving insulin independence, according to 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

Study finds link between food insecurity and severe hypoglycemia

New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) has found that severe hypoglycemia is more than twice as common among adults with diabetes who struggle to afford food.

3 Oct 2023

Benefits of postpartum dietary intervention on weight management in obese women

Researchers explore the effects of a dietary intervention in postpartum women with higher body mass index.

2 Oct 2023

Critical gaps found in pediatric medical device trials: Lack of control groups and low infant participation

Clinical trials addressing high-risk pediatric medical devices used in children.

2 Oct 2023

Can catching some rays help you fight off type 2 diabetes?

Natural light exposure could help improve blood sugar control in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study presented at the EASD meeting. The research suggests that natural daylight positively affects metabolic functions, potentially aiding in the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases.

1 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

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How is TikTok's #Ozempic trend impacting diabetes patients?

New technology helps pregnant women with type 1 diabetes to better manage blood sugar levels

Genetics linked to placental growth and risk of preeclampsia

Automated insulin delivery could be a game-changer for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes

The metabolic effects of endocrine therapy on diabetes mellitus in breast cancer survivors

New device simulates human diseases in multiple organs

New drug tirzepatide equally effective in early-onset and later-onset type 2 diabetes

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

The adipose tissue dysfunction behind metabolically healthy obesity

Research identifies characteristics linked with higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest in people with type 2 diabetes

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

Antiviral treatment emerges as a potential game-changer in curbing type 1 diabetes progression

New insights into how smoking influences certain metabolites to increase type 2 diabetes risk

Universal screening: A game-changer in early detection and management of type 1 diabetes

Stem cell-derived islet cell therapy shows promise for type 1 diabetes

Study finds link between food insecurity and severe hypoglycemia

Benefits of postpartum dietary intervention on weight management in obese women

Critical gaps found in pediatric medical device trials: Lack of control groups and low infant participation

Can catching some rays help you fight off type 2 diabetes?

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

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