High out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes
Actively managing diabetes is crucial to preventing long-term health complications, but rising costs are creating barriers to treatment.
Feb 16, 2024
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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: News and Research on Proinsulin
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The uncertain fate of patients needing life-saving dialysis treatment in Gaza
More than 100 days into the brutal assault on Gaza, over 27,000 Palestinians have been killed—of whom 60 percent have been children and women—and 66,000 injured, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Feb 6, 2024
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Insulin prices in US are nine times higher than in other wealthy nations, report finds
The gross price of insulin in the U.S. is more than nine times higher than in 33 high-income comparison nations, according to a new RAND report.
Feb 1, 2024
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Q&A: Why we love sweets—understanding the science of sugary foods
Sugar, a simple carbohydrate that provides a quick source of energy for the body, is in many foods and beverages we consume daily—from fruits, vegetables and dairy products, to candy, pastries and other desserts.
Jan 29, 2024
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'Smart speaker' shows potential for better self-management of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes patients have access to an assortment of digital health tools, including mobile apps for iPhones and remote patient monitoring devices, all of which help them manage their blood glycemic levels. They can test ...
Jan 22, 2024
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Glycemic control and predicting diabetes complications in older adults
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level plays an important role in type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatment, serving as an important indicator of an individual's glucose control. The Endocrine Society has outlined specific HbA1c target ranges ...
Jan 19, 2024
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Loss of cells in pancreas in the elderly may cause age-related diabetes
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have studied pancreatic islet cell loss (ICL) in people with no previous pancreatic problems. They identified key trends in the types of cells lost due to islet cell loss in ...
Jan 15, 2024
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More Americans will only have to pay $35 a month for insulin in 2024
Managing diabetes will be a less expensive proposition for more Americans in 2024.
Jan 2, 2024
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Single 'smart' insulin injection regulates glucose levels in mice and minipigs up to one week
A team of chemists, polymer scientists and drug delivery specialists at Zhejiang University, working with a pair of colleagues from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has developed a type of "smart" insulin ...
Study charts possibilities for a better way to diagnose gestational diabetes
A Rutgers professor and other researchers have performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate studies comparing perinatal outcomes among individuals with gestational diabetes mellitus. Pregnancy weight and biochemical ...
Dec 22, 2023
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