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Recent advances show promise in stemming the growing prevalence of diabetes
A study surveying advances in diabetes pathogenesis and treatment explores the complex factors contributing to the onset and progression of the disease, suggesting that an understanding of these dynamics is key to developing ...
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Children less likely to have type 1 diabetes if mother has condition than if father is affected, study finds
New research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD; Madrid, 9–13 September) shows that a child is almost twice as likely to develop type 1 diabetes (T1D) ...
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GLP1RAs tied to greater risk of diabetic retinopathy progression than SGLT2is
In patients with diabetes and established diabetic retinopathy (DR), treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs) is associated with increased risks of DR progression compared with sodium-glucose cotransporter ...
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How a bacterium supports healing of chronic diabetic wounds
There are many important reasons for keeping cuts and sores clean, but new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shows that a certain bacterium, Alcaligenes faecalis (A. faecalis), ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Prediabetes remission for type 2 diabetes prevention: Researchers advocate normalization of blood sugar regulation
Current medical guidelines recommend that people in a preliminary stage of type 2 diabetes lose at least 7% of their body weight in order to prevent manifest diabetes. In an article in Nature Reviews Endocrinology, diabetes ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Long-term sulfonylurea use tied to impaired awareness of hypoglycemia
The prevalence of impaired awareness of hypoglycemia (IAH) is high among patients using sulfonylureas long term, according to a study published in the July/August issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Jul 24, 2024
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Research helps show which type 2 diabetes medication may work best
After publishing research in 2022 that compared the effectiveness of four common medications for type 2 diabetes, University of Colorado Department of Medicine faculty member Neda Rasouli, MD, and a national team of researchers ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Link between type 2 diabetes mellitus and spinal degenerative disorder may be method-dependent
The association between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and spinal degenerative disorders (SDDs) may be method-dependent, according to a study published online July 3 in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Jul 23, 2024
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Trajectory of type 1 diabetes risk shifts after age 10 years between at-risk males and females, research shows
New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for Study of Diabetes (Madrid, Spain, 9–13 September) shows that the risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) decreases markedly in girls after ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Non-diabetics are buying continuous glucose monitors—but are there actually any health benefits?
Many people living with diabetes use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to track their blood sugar levels. These small devices, often attached to the back of your upper arm or abdomen, send data to an app on your phone. This ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Study indicates surge in GLP-1RA prescriptions to treat obesity and prevent its complications
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai and other institutions conducted a nationwide, population-based study to identify trends in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs)—prescription medications sold under ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Q&A: Will H5N1 avian influenza evolve to become more dangerous to humans?
H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was first detected in dairy cattle in Texas on March 25 and has since spread to several additional states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed multiple ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Cannabis use among adults with diabetes is on the rise
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a significant increase in cannabis use among adults with diabetes in the United States, raising concerns about the potential impact on their ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Unhealthy sleep linked to diabetes in a diverse population
Persistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse adult population, an international team of researchers ...
Jul 18, 2024
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Accelerated progression to T1D during pandemic seen for presymptomatic youth
For youth with presymptomatic type 1 diabetes, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with accelerated progression to clinical disease, especially among those with COVID-19 infection, according to a research letter published ...
Jul 18, 2024
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'Diabetes distress' can increase risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes
Children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, a study from a team in the UK and the Czech Republic has found.
Jul 17, 2024
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Study finds irregular sleep patterns may lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Getting consistent sleep could help stave off type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. A study led by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, analyzed ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Diabetes drug reduces drug resistance in lung cancer, improving chemotherapy effectiveness
A medication used to treat diabetic neuropathy may make chemotherapy treatments more effective for patients with lung cancer, according to new findings from the University of Missouri School of Medicine published in Clinical ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Aging into medicare tied to higher drug costs for people with diabetes
As people with diabetes age into Medicare, they face increased quarterly out-of-pocket costs for medication, according to a study published online July 9 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 17, 2024
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Suicidal ideation, behaviors show no increase with GLP-1 RAs for seniors with type 2 diabetes: Study
For older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is not associated with a significantly increased risk for suicidal ideation and behaviors, according to a study published ...
Jul 16, 2024
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