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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.

Can grape pomace be used as a cardiometabolic health-promoting ingredient?

Researchers explored the potential health benefits of using grape pomace to promote cardiometabolic health.

25 Apr 2023

High-protein diet counters adaptive thermogenesis in prediabetic individuals

Study investigated whether an increased protein/carbohydrate ratio would reduce adaptive thermogenesis (AT) and the expected positive energy balance (EB) during weight maintenance after weight loss in participants with prediabetes in the postobese state.

24 Apr 2023

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

Just over a century has passed since the discovery of insulin, a time period during which the therapeutic powers of the hormone have broadened and refined. Insulin is an essential treatment for type 1 diabetes and often for type 2 diabetes, as well.

24 Apr 2023

Study shows no significant cognitive benefit of adhering to Mediterranean diets regardless of calorie intake

Researchers investigated whether adhering to the Mediterranean diet with or without limiting calorie intake could improve cognition.

24 Apr 2023

Will they or won’t they (block the abortion pill)?

Supreme Court justices could act at any moment on access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Beyond reproductive health, their ruling could carry significant implications for states' rights and FDA independence and integrity.

20 Apr 2023

Can SARS-CoV-2 infection cause diabetes?

This paper reports a population-based cohort study conducted in British Columbia, Canada, which found that SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a higher risk of diabetes, particularly among those with severe COVID-19 disease.

19 Apr 2023

New type of oral capsule for diabetics could mean pain-free delivery of insulin

Scientists in Melbourne have designed a new type of oral capsule that could mean pain-free delivery of insulin and other protein drugs.

19 Apr 2023

Control-IQ artificial pancreas system improves blood sugar control for both kids, adults with type 1 diabetes

An artificial pancreas developed at the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology improves blood sugar control for people ages 2 to 72 with type 1 diabetes, according to a new combined analysis of three clinical trials.

19 Apr 2023

Early pregnancy blood serum metabolomic profile reveals risk of developing diabetes

Researchers from the University of Turku discovered that women who developed prediabetes after pregnancy had aberrations already in their early pregnancy blood serum metabolomic profile.

19 Apr 2023

Can a disrupted gut microbiota contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis?

Research investigates whether a disrupted gut microbiota contributes to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis. The study found that a disruptive gut microbiome may contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis.

18 Apr 2023

Dietary dicarbonyls may improve insulin sensitivity and reduce type 2 diabetes risk

A recent study investigates how dietary intake of dicarbonyls impacts insulin sensitivity and β-cell function and, as a result, the incidence of type 2 diabetes.

18 Apr 2023

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Researchers examined the correlations between acute and chronic red wine (RW) intake and health.

18 Apr 2023

Are non-nutritive sweeteners harming your gut microbiota?

This paper discusses the impact of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) on the gut microbiota, which is essential in maintaining normal gut physiology and health.

18 Apr 2023

Study finds sugary beverages increase dementia risk, while natural juices may help prevent it

Sugary beverages were associated with a higher risk of dementia, whereas moderate intake of natural juices was associated with a lower dementia risk.

17 Apr 2023

Factors shaping maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy and the impact on infant health

In an article published in the journal Current Opinion in Microbiology, scientists have provided a detailed overview of the factors affecting maternal gut microbiota during pregnancy and its impact on maternal and infant health.

17 Apr 2023

Poor carbohydrate quality drives diet-attributable type 2 diabetes globally

A research model of dietary intake in 184 countries, developed by researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, estimates that poor diet contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes in 2018, representing over 70% of new diagnoses globally.

17 Apr 2023

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Can grape pomace be used as a cardiometabolic health-promoting ingredient?

High-protein diet counters adaptive thermogenesis in prediabetic individuals

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

Study shows no significant cognitive benefit of adhering to Mediterranean diets regardless of calorie intake

Will they or won’t they (block the abortion pill)?

Can SARS-CoV-2 infection cause diabetes?

New type of oral capsule for diabetics could mean pain-free delivery of insulin

Control-IQ artificial pancreas system improves blood sugar control for both kids, adults with type 1 diabetes

Early pregnancy blood serum metabolomic profile reveals risk of developing diabetes

Can a disrupted gut microbiota contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis?

Dietary dicarbonyls may improve insulin sensitivity and reduce type 2 diabetes risk

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Are non-nutritive sweeteners harming your gut microbiota?

Study finds sugary beverages increase dementia risk, while natural juices may help prevent it

Factors shaping maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy and the impact on infant health

Poor carbohydrate quality drives diet-attributable type 2 diabetes globally

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Substituting processed or red meat with plant-based foods may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Targeted diets and probiotics can modulate gut microbiota to combat obesity

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