Medical research

Sensitive acid sensor controls insulin production

Many human metabolic functions only run smoothly if the acid level in the body remains neutral and stable. For humans, normal blood pH values lie between 7.35 and 7.45. By way of comparison, an empty stomach is extremely ...

Diabetes

Low-carb diet recommended for diabetics

A new study involving researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and other institutions says patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes should eat a diet low in carbohydrates.

Diabetes

Inadequate support in schools for diabetic children

The project entitled 'Young people with diabetes and their peers' led by Dr Brooks – who is a psychologist with the University of Huddersfield's Centre for Applied Psychological and Health Research – set out to examine ...

Diabetes

Neurocognitive deficits seen within days of T1DM diagnosis

(HealthDay)—Deficits in neurocognitive functioning are evident within days of a type 1 diabetes diagnosis in children and are associated with glycemic control over one year postdiagnosis, according to a study published ...

Diabetes

FDA approves inhaled diabetes medication

(HealthDay)—People with type 1 or 2 diabetes now have a new means of getting their medication, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval on Friday of the first inhaled medicine for the blood sugar disease.

Diabetes

Different endotypes may lead to type 1 diabetes

(HealthDay)—Different immunopathological processes may lead to the development of type 1 diabetes, according to research published online June 17 in Diabetes.

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