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Aggressive intervention recommended to prevent pediatric diabetes
Type 2 diabetes, once considered an adult disease, is increasingly causing health complications among American youth. A research review published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine suggests physicians should work to more ...
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Weight loss drug hope for patients with type 2 diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes that were treated with a weekly injection of the breakthrough drug Semaglutide were able to achieve an average weight loss of nearly 10 kg, according to a new study published in The Lancet today.
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Pilot study to evaluate freezing procedure for patients with Type 2 diabetes
A study is underway at Emory Johns Creek Hospital (EJCH) to assess the feasibility of cryoablation, or the use of extreme cold for patients with Type 2 diabetes.
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Birthweight strongly linked to type 2 diabetes risk in adulthood
A birthweight of 2.5 kg or more is strongly linked to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood, finds research published in the online journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.
Mar 01, 2021
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Zinc could be key to new diabetes treatments
Researchers at the University of St Andrews say a greater understanding of how zinc is handled in our body could lead to improved treatments for people with diabetes.
Mar 01, 2021
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The gut microbiome can predict changes in glucose regulation
A study carried out by researchers from the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu revealed that the human gut microbiome can be used to predict changes in type 2 diabetes related glucose regulation up to four years ahead.
Mar 01, 2021
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Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and less sitting reduce the risk of diabetes in older adults
According to a recent study, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and less sedentary time improve glucose metabolism and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in older adults. Based on the results, it is important to encourage ...
Feb 26, 2021
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Diabetes patients use of mobile health app found to improve health outcomes, lower medical costs
Emerging smart mobile health (or mHealth) technologies are changing the way patients track information related to diagnosed conditions. A new study examined the health and economic impacts of mHealth technologies on the outcomes ...
Feb 24, 2021
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Artificial pancreas system upgraded with AI algorithm
Diabetes is on the rise worldwide. It is a permanent condition that requires care over a life time. To help manage it, an artificial pancreas system, which automatically measures blood sugar levels to infuse the appropriate ...
Feb 23, 2021
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Risk for rheumatoid arthritis reduced for patients with T2DM
(HealthDay)—Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have a reduced risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which may be due to statin use, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in Rheumatology.
Feb 23, 2021
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High fructose diets could cause immune system damage
New research by Swansea scientists in collaboration with researchers at the University of Bristol and the Francis Crick Institute in London has indicated that consuming a diet high in the sugar fructose might prevent the ...
Feb 22, 2021
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Experimental treatment appears to subdue type 1 diabetes in laboratory mice
An experimental treatment can essentially reverse type 1 diabetes in certain types of laboratory mice, according to a series of studies led by University of Utah Health scientists. An injection of the therapeutic agent converts ...
Feb 22, 2021
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New method reveals the skin complications of diabetes
Multidisciplinary research team published their research "Skin complications of diabetes mellitus revealed by polarized hyperspectral imaging and machine learning" recently in the IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging.
Feb 22, 2021
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Meeting the challenges of type 1 diabetes in the teen years
Diabetes is never an easy disease to manage, but coping with type 1 diabetes can be a particularly difficult challenge for teens.
Feb 22, 2021
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Measuring the pancreas's protein landscape assists diabetes and cancer research
The pancreas is one of the most important organs in the body. It produces insulin to regulate blood sugar and helps digest food. If the pancreas goes haywire, diabetes, cancer, or other diseases threaten lives.
Feb 19, 2021
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New data on COVID-19 patients with diabetes show that one in five die within
Updated results from the CORONADO study, analysing the outcomes of patients with diabetes admitted to hospital with COVID-19, shows that one in five patients die within 28 days while around half are discharged. The study ...
Feb 18, 2021
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Timing of physical activity linked to fitness levels, CV risk for men with type 2 diabetes
Numerous studies have demonstrated the role of physical activity in improving heart health for patients with type 2 diabetes. But whether exercising at a certain time of the day promises an added health bonus for this population ...
Feb 17, 2021
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USPSTF advises screening for gestational diabetes mellitus
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) screening at or after 24 weeks of pregnancy in asymptomatic individuals. This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation ...
Feb 17, 2021
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Type 2 diabetes drug shows promise against obesity, study suggests. But it's expensive
A new drug has been found to be so effective against obesity that it may help patients avoid consequences such as diabetes and hypertension, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine last week.
Feb 16, 2021
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Prediabetes may be linked to worse brain health
For the study, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, researchers analysed data from the UK Biobank of 500,000 people aged 58 years on average, and found that people with higher than normal blood sugar ...
Feb 12, 2021
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