Type 1 Diabetes News and Research

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Signs and impact of hypos

Hypoglycemia, or hypos are the result of blood glucose levels falling too low (less than 4mmol/l). The symptoms and severity of hypoglycemia can differ for each patient. The symptoms can range from headaches, dizziness, irritability, hunger to...

19 Oct 2016

Minimal exercise may help postmenopausal women to maintain metabolic function, prevent weight gain

Past research has indicated that metabolic function is critical for women to prevent cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes after they reach menopause.

18 Oct 2016

Regular physical activity is good, but more is better to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Walking briskly or cycling for the recommended 150 minutes a week can reduce a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 26%, according to new research by UCL and the University of Cambridge.

18 Oct 2016

$New review looks at complexity of fracture epidemiology in diabetes$

New review looks at complexity of fracture epidemiology in diabetes

Due to the ageing of populations as well as increasing obesity and adverse lifestyle factors, type 2 diabetes (T2D) is reaching epidemic proportions in many parts of the world.

17 Oct 2016

Cocoa flavanol consumption linked to improvements in cardiometabolic biomarkers

To the tantalizing delight of chocolate lovers everywhere, a number of recent studies employing various methods have suggested that compounds in cocoa called flavanols could benefit cardiovascular health.

14 Oct 2016

Young physician-scientists win Harry Winston Fellowships for innovative pediatric research

Dr. Claire Baldauf, Dr. Marjorie-Anne Guerra and Dr. Manal Habib have been named the recipients of the 2016-2017 Harry Winston Fellowships.

14 Oct 2016

UA study questions safety and efficacy of selenium in reducing risk of colorectal cancer

A 12-year study led by a team of University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers is bringing into question the safety and efficacy of selenium, a popular nutritional supplement touted to combat and reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

14 Oct 2016

High-protein diet eliminates metabolic benefits of weight loss in obese women

Dieters sometimes consume extra protein to stave off hunger and prevent loss of muscle tissue that often comes with weight loss.

12 Oct 2016

Fiscal policies could help reduce consumption of sugary drinks, new WHO report reveals

Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new World Health Organization report.

12 Oct 2016

New T cell subset may play vital role in development of type 1 diabetes

A study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland revealed that a recently described T cell subset may have a central role in the development of type 1 diabetes.

12 Oct 2016

TSRI scientists identify new therapeutic target to combat obesity and type 2 diabetes

In a series of studies led by Assistant Professor Anutosh Chakraborty of The Scripps Research Institute Florida campus, scientists have identified a key protein that promotes fat accumulation in animal models by slowing the breakdown and expenditure of fat and encouraging weight gain.

12 Oct 2016

Type 2 diabetes epidemic worse than previously thought, reveals new research

EXASOL, provider of the world’s fastest in-memory analytic database, today releases the most in-depth analysis ever carried out into type 2 diabetes medication prescribing in England.

12 Oct 2016

Aerobic exercise provides benefits to T1D patients on insulin pump therapy

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients on insulin pumps stand to benefit by engaging in aerobic exercise, said a team researchers who conducted a three-month observational study on two groups of diabetes patients.

12 Oct 2016

New review questions safety of estrogen replacement therapy

Although individuals often consume natural products because of their potential health benefits, a new review indicates that it is not clear whether the benefits of plant-derived compounds that mimic estrogen outweigh the possible health risks.

11 Oct 2016

Researchers forecast obesity-related conditions to rise among children

Researchers' global estimates indicate that by 2025, some 268 million children aged 5 to 17 years may be overweight, including 91 million obese, assuming no policy interventions have proven effective at changing current trends.

8 Oct 2016

Eating oat fibre can reduce three markers linked to cardiovascular risk

Researchers have known for more than 50 years that eating oats can lower cholesterol levels and thus reduce a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

7 Oct 2016

Diabetes diagnosis linked to cancer development?

There are many studies that support a link between type 2 diabetes and risk of cancer. The relationship is complex and multifactorial.

6 Oct 2016

Psychology plays integral role in diabetes management

Individuals and families affected by diabetes must navigate a complex mix of medical, behavioral and social changes in which psychology plays an integral role, according to the flagship journal of the American Psychological Association.

4 Oct 2016

$New review shows both types of diabetes increase risk of fragility fractures$

New review shows both types of diabetes increase risk of fragility fractures

Recent research has shown that bone health is compromised in people with diabetes, resulting in a significantly higher risk of fragility fracture.

4 Oct 2016

Small genetic differences linked to large effects on birth weight and poor health in later life

New research finds genetic differences that help to explain why some babies are born bigger or smaller than others.

4 Oct 2016

Type 1 Diabetes News and Research

Latest Type 1 Diabetes News and Research

Signs and impact of hypos

Minimal exercise may help postmenopausal women to maintain metabolic function, prevent weight gain

Regular physical activity is good, but more is better to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

New review looks at complexity of fracture epidemiology in diabetes

Cocoa flavanol consumption linked to improvements in cardiometabolic biomarkers

Young physician-scientists win Harry Winston Fellowships for innovative pediatric research

UA study questions safety and efficacy of selenium in reducing risk of colorectal cancer

High-protein diet eliminates metabolic benefits of weight loss in obese women

Fiscal policies could help reduce consumption of sugary drinks, new WHO report reveals

New T cell subset may play vital role in development of type 1 diabetes

TSRI scientists identify new therapeutic target to combat obesity and type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes epidemic worse than previously thought, reveals new research

Aerobic exercise provides benefits to T1D patients on insulin pump therapy

New review questions safety of estrogen replacement therapy

Researchers forecast obesity-related conditions to rise among children

Eating oat fibre can reduce three markers linked to cardiovascular risk

Diabetes diagnosis linked to cancer development?

Psychology plays integral role in diabetes management

New review shows both types of diabetes increase risk of fragility fractures

Small genetic differences linked to large effects on birth weight and poor health in later life

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Type 1 Diabetes News and Research

Latest Type 1 Diabetes News and Research

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