Diabetes
New hope from the 'seven year switch' in type 1 diabetes
New research has shown that the rapid decline in insulin production that causes Type 1 diabetes continues to fall over seven years and then stabilises.
Jun 8, 2018
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Neuroscience
Artificial sweeteners combined with carbs may be more harmful than those sweeteners alone
The influence of artificial sweeteners on the brain and ultimately metabolism has been hotly debated in recent years. Some studies have found adverse effects on blood sugar and insulin levels, while others have not. In a ...
Mar 3, 2020
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Diabetes
Novel 'smart' insulin automatically adjusts blood sugar in diabetic mouse model
For patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the burden of constantly monitoring their blood sugar and judging when and how much insulin to self-inject, is bad enough. Even worse, a miscalculation or lapse in regimen can cause ...
Feb 9, 2015
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Proof-of-concept study to assess impact of glycemic variability
(HealthDay)—A proof-of-concept study will be able to examine the contribution of glycemic variability to outcomes of type 2 diabetes, according to a report published online June 11 in Diabetes Care.
Jun 25, 2015
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Researchers find a potential target for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Currently, there are more than 350 million type 2 diabetics and according to the World Health Organization (WHO) by 2030 it will be the 7th leading cause of death worldwide.
Jun 18, 2015
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Australian boy, 4, gets 'world first' artificial pancreas
A four-year-old Australian boy has been fitted with an artificial pancreas in what researchers said was a world first treatment for managing type 1 diabetes.
Jan 22, 2015
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Gut immune system identified as a new and effective target in treating diabetes
A commonly-used drug to treat inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease, has been shown to lower blood sugar levels in obese mice, potentially identifying the gut immune system as a new and effective target in treating ...
Apr 7, 2015
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Researchers discover previously unidentified mechanisms of obesity-induced insulin resistance
A research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has discovered the potentials of a SECISBP2 protein in adipose tissue macrophages (ATMs) as a therapeutic biomarker in the treatment of ...
Aug 15, 2019
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Junk food causes similar high blood sugar levels as type 2 diabetes
A junk food diet can cause as much damage to the kidney as diabetes, according to a study published in Experimental Physiology.
May 10, 2016
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Bright light alters metabolism
Exposure to bright light could affect your metabolism, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
May 19, 2016
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