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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 ...

Health

Certain diets may protect against heart disease with type 1 diabetes

Certain dietary patterns may protect against inflammation and heart disease in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to a study presented during NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, held ...

Diabetes

Roche to use AI to help diabetics sleep peacefully

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Tuesday it would soon begin marketing a device that uses artificial intelligence to predict possible low blood sugar events during the night and thus help sufferers of diabetes sleep ...

Genetics

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

A recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene significantly impairs insulin secretion, thereby elevating the risk of type 2 and gestational diabetes among carriers. Notably, this ...

Diabetes

Bisphenol A linked to reduced peripheral insulin sensitivity

Bisphenol A (BPA) administration is associated with reduced peripheral insulin sensitivity among healthy adults, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 21 ...

Diabetes

AI-informed health app aids diabetes outcomes

Use of an artificial intelligence (AI)-informed health app aids diabetes outcomes and cuts atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association ...

Diabetes

Diabetes medication risk in aged care revealed

An Australian-first study by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) investigating the use of blood sugar-lowering medications among residents with diabetes in aged care homes nationwide, has revealed the rising use of ...