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Researchers unravel why episodes of low blood sugar worsen eye disease in people with diabetes
People with diabetes who experience periods of low blood sugar—a common occurrence in those new to blood sugar management—are more likely to have worsening diabetic eye disease. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Blood sugar monitoring devices pose wearability and use problems for older adults with diabetes and caregivers
A study conducted by Regenstrief Institute research scientists to examine the use, by older adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, of continuous glucose monitors and other wearable devices to assess and manage low blood sugar, ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Emergency department screening program can identify undiagnosed prediabetes, type 2 diabetes
An emergency department type 2 diabetes (T2D) screening program can identify patients with undiagnosed prediabetes and diabetes, according to a research letter published online Jan. 26 in JAMA Network Open.
Jan 26, 2023
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Supplementation with amino acid serine eases neuropathy in diabetic mice
Approximately half of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes experience peripheral neuropathy—weakness, numbness, and pain, primarily in the hands and feet. The condition occurs when high levels of sugar circulating in the ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Research challenges 'sugar hypothesis' of diabetic cataract development
New findings from investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, contradict previous notions about sugar's role in the onset of diabetic cataracts. Using an ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Learning more about the endocrine system could lead to fewer cases of type 2 diabetes and obesity
How much water do we need to drink to stay healthy? How do different diets affect our metabolism? Studies of various hormones in the body are providing diabetes researchers with new answers to these questions. The goal is ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Does self-stigma impact blood glucose control in people with type 1 diabetes?
Individuals with chronic medical conditions may experience self-stigma, or negative beliefs, emotional reactions, and behaviors towards themselves as a result of their illness. New research published in the Journal of Diabetes ...
Jan 25, 2023
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New study shows increased cancer mortality in people with type 2 diabetes
New research published in Diabetologia shows that cancer mortality in people with type 2 diabetes is substantially higher than in the general population, by 18% for all cancers combined, 9% for breast cancer and 2.4 times ...
Jan 24, 2023
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New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots
When Mark Winternheimer's 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting: twice-daily injections of insulin, an implanted monitor and frequent visits to the vet.
Jan 23, 2023
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World first test to detect diabetics at risk of kidney disease
In a world first international study led by Monash University researchers in Australia, the genetic markers for people with diabetes at risk of developing kidney disease have been identified.
Jan 18, 2023
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Nitrite additives associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Nitrites and nitrates occur naturally in water and soil and are commonly ingested from drinking water and dietary sources. They are also used as food additives to increase shelf life. A study publishing January 17 in the ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Type 1 diabetes: Maintaining the enzyme ACE2 in the gut prevents diabetic blindness
The leading cause of blindness in American adults is diabetic retinopathy, progressive damage to blood vessels in the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Yet the source of this damage appears to lie in the belly—mainly ...
Jan 14, 2023
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Old antipsychotic drugs may offer new option to treat type 2 diabetes
Researchers have found that a class of older antipsychotic drugs could be a promising new therapeutic option for people with type 2 diabetes, helping fill a need among patients who aren't able to take other currently available ...
Jan 13, 2023
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Increased coffee consumption may reduce severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in those with type 2 diabetes
A new study by the University of Coimbra, published in Nutrients, has revealed that caffeine, polyphenols, and other natural products found in coffee may help reduce the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) ...
Jan 12, 2023
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Artificial pancreas successfully trialed for use by type 2 diabetes patients
Cambridge scientists have successfully trialed an artificial pancreas for use by patients living with type 2 diabetes. The device—powered by an algorithm developed at the University of Cambridge—doubled the amount of ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Study reveals obesity-related trigger that can lead to diabetes
People who are overweight or obese have a significantly increased risk of developing diabetes, but exactly how that happens is not well understood.
Jan 11, 2023
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Type 2 diabetes in young people puts their eyes at risk
Sixteen-year-old Karl is seen for the first time in my optometry practice. He was referred to me for a fluctuating vision problem. During his examination, I saw signs suggesting he may have diabetes, which could have explained ...
Jan 9, 2023
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Poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes can be predicted from patient information with the help of AI
The risk for poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes can be predicted with confidence by using machine learning methods, a new study from Finland finds. The most important factors predicting glycemic control ...
Jan 5, 2023
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Gut bacteria may play a role in diabetes
One type of bacteria found in the gut may contribute to the development of Type 2 diabetes, while another may protect from the disease, according to early results from an ongoing, prospective study led by investigators at ...
Jan 4, 2023
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Diabetes mellitus: Women are at higher risk of venous thromboembolism than men
A research team from the Complexity Science Hub and MedUni Vienna has analyzed 180,034 patients with diabetes mellitus and found evidence that women are at higher risk of venous thromboembolism than men—particularly during ...
Jan 3, 2023
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