Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Surge in GLP-1 drug use for obesity coincides with drop in bariatric surgery

Researchers from Mass General Brigham and collaborators found that use of GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity more than doubled from 2022 to 2023 while rates of surgery dropped by one quarter.

26 Oct 2024

New light-based technique promises advances in non-invasive medical diagnostics

An Aston University researcher has developed a new technique using light which could revolutionize non-invasive medical diagnostics and optical communication.

25 Oct 2024

Semaglutide may reduce Alzheimer's risk in diabetics

Researchers use real-world data in the United States to evaluate the protective role of semaglutide against Alzherimer’s disease.

25 Oct 2024

The hidden effects of opioid use on the endocrine system

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights research gaps associated with the negative effects of opioid use on the endocrine system.

25 Oct 2024

Low-level arsenic exposure in water linked to increased heart disease risk

Research shows long-term arsenic exposure in drinking water raises ischemic heart disease risk by 42%, emphasizing the need for stricter water safety standards.

25 Oct 2024

Limiting fast-food outlets can reduce childhood overweight and obesity

Research shows that restricting fast-food outlets can lower obesity rates in children, highlighting the role of planning policies in health outcomes.

25 Oct 2024

New NIH grants support research on infant development with innovative technology

Infant sleep patterns and emotional regulation are important for healthy development, but it is challenging to get real-time insights into infant behavior.

24 Oct 2024

High-intensity workouts more effective at suppressing hunger in adults

A vigorous workout does more to suppress hunger levels in healthy adults than does moderate exercise, and females may be especially susceptible to this response, according to a small study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

24 Oct 2024

Long-term air pollution exposure linked to increased risk of acute kidney injury and mortality

Prolonged exposure to air pollutants like PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides significantly raises acute kidney injury risk and related mortality, urging policy action.

24 Oct 2024

Semaglutide may lower Alzheimer's risk in type 2 diabetes patients

Researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have found that, when compared to seven other anti-diabetic drugs, semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug, may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

24 Oct 2024

Low-carb diet may improve beta-cell function in type 2 diabetes patients

This study shows a carbohydrate-restricted diet boosts β-cell function in type 2 diabetes, offering a sustainable approach to manage the disease effectively.

24 Oct 2024

Poor sleep quality linked to increased brain aging in middle age

People in early middle age who have poor sleep quality, including having difficulty falling or staying asleep, have more signs of poor brain health in late middle age, according to a study published in the October 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

23 Oct 2024

Urine RNA analysis shows promise for detecting genitourinary diseases

Early detection is critical when it comes to curing diseases like cancer, but not everyone has easy access to screening tools.

23 Oct 2024

Rise in weight-management glucose-lowering drug prescriptions in type 1 diabetes patients

From 2010 to 2023, GLP-1RAs and SGLT2 inhibitors saw rising prescriptions in type 1 diabetes, particularly for patients with obesity and cardiorenal risks.

23 Oct 2024

Migraines linked to healthy vascular system despite cardiovascular risk factors

The study links cardiovascular health to migraine activity, showing that lower risk scores are associated with higher migraine likelihood, especially in women.

23 Oct 2024

Can you rely on your mammogram to identify heart disease risk?

When people check in for their annual mammogram these days, some may face a surprising question: In addition to reviewing the mammogram for breast cancer, would the patient like the radiologist to examine the images for heart disease risk?

23 Oct 2024

Study links schizophrenia to increased risk of sudden cardiac death

The lifetime risk of an unexpected and sudden death from a cardiovascular cause in the absence of pre-existing heart disease-;known as sudden cardiac death-;is more than 4 times higher for people with schizophrenia than it is for the general population, indicates Danish research published online in the journal Heart.

22 Oct 2024

Study highlights life-saving potential of access to effective obesity treatments

Expanding access to new, highly effective weight-loss medications could prevent more than 40,000 deaths a year in the United States, according to a new study led by researchers at Yale School of Public Health and the University of Florida.

22 Oct 2024

Elderberry juice boosts fat burning and gut health in overweight adults

A study found that anthocyanin-rich elderberry juice can improve gut microbiota, reduce blood glucose levels, and increase fat oxidation in overweight adults after just one week of consumption.

22 Oct 2024

Type 2 diabetes patients may benefit from reduced carbohydrate intake

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, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Oct 2024