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Blood sugar concentration, or glucose level, refers to the amount of glucose present in the blood of a human or animal. Normally, in mammals the blood glucose level is maintained at a reference range between about 3.6 and 5.8 mM (mmol/l). It is tightly regulated as a part of metabolic homeostasis.

New therapeutic strategy is emerging for type 2 diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which blood sugar levels are high over a prolonged period (hyperglycemia). In the case of type 2 diabetes, this phenomenon which is caused by a disruption of the glucose metabolism develops progressively and insidiously.

6 Dec 2018

Scientists support original theory about pancreas regeneration

A contentious debate among diabetes researchers has surrounded the regeneration of pancreatic insulin-producing cells: not if these cells regenerate, but rather how.

5 Dec 2018

Fasting for blood test can lead to hypoglycemia in patients who take diabetes medications

Fasting before getting your blood drawn for cholesterol tests is common practice, but new research from Michigan State University shows it is a contributing factor of low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, in patients who take diabetes medications.

5 Dec 2018

Improving blood vessel growth could help mitigate health problems arising from obesity

New research led by York University's Faculty of Health shows that inhibiting a protein within blood vessels stimulates new blood vessel growth, resulting in healthier fat tissue and lower blood sugar levels.

5 Dec 2018

In grandma’s stocking: An apple watch to monitor falls, track heart rhythms

For more than a decade, the latest Apple products have been the annual must-have holiday gift for the tech-savvy. That raises the question: Is the newest Apple Watch on your list — either to give or receive — this year?

4 Dec 2018

Study finds 'alarmingly low' prevalence of metabolic health in American adults

The prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is 'alarmingly low,' even among people who are normal weight, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health.

29 Nov 2018

Researchers find link between inflammatory markers and tumor aggressiveness

Researchers at University Putra Malaysia found a relationship between some markers of inflammation in the body and the aggressiveness of certain malignant tumors.

27 Nov 2018

Diabetes on the rise and insulin production may soon become inadequate

Diabetes affects millions of people and is currently one of the most prevalent and dreaded non-communicable conditions.

23 Nov 2018

Scientist proves role of microbiome in obesity

New research presented by the award-winning Dr. Christoph Thaiss describes several bacterial metabolites in the human gut are modified during obesity.

22 Nov 2018

Gut protein mutations protect against spikes in blood glucose levels

Why is it that, despite consuming the same number of calories, sodium and sugar, some people face little risk of diabetes or obesity while others are at higher risk? A new study by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital has uncovered mutations in a gene that appear to help drive this difference.

21 Nov 2018

New glucose binding molecule could be key to better metabolic control for diabetics

Scientists from the University of Bristol have designed a new synthetic glucose binding molecule platform that brings us one step closer to the development of the world's first glucose-responsive insulin which, say researchers, will transform the treatment of diabetes.

19 Nov 2018

Obesity significantly increases risk of Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease

A Cleveland Clinic genetic analysis has found that obesity itself, not just the adverse health effects associated with it, significantly increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. The paper was published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open.

17 Nov 2018

New shoe insole technology could help diabetic ulcers heal better while walking

Diabetes can lead to ulcers that patients don't even feel or notice until the sight of blood. And because ulcers can't heal on their own, 14 to 24 percent of diabetics in the U.S. who experience them end up losing their toes, foot or leg.

16 Nov 2018

New clinical algorithm to help individuals manage type 2 diabetes when fasting during Ramadan

NUS researchers have developed a clinical algorithm (flowchart) for individuals in Singapore with type 2 diabetes to manage their diabetic condition when they fast during Ramadan.

15 Nov 2018

Expert suggests ways to control uncomfortable vaginal symptoms in diabetic women

With approximately 9.7 million women in the U.S. suffering with diabetes and almost 50 million U.S. adults with prediabetes, most of the women are experiencing uncomfortable vaginal symptoms like recurrent yeast and bacterial infections, vaginal dryness, reduced sexual interest, and painful intercourse that can adversely affect quality of life.

15 Nov 2018

Hot water treatment may help improve inflammation and metabolism in sedentary people

Hot water treatment may help improve inflammation and blood sugar (glucose) levels in people who are unable to exercise, according to a new study. The findings are published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

15 Nov 2018

EU and industry-funded project aims to personalize diabetes treatment

Diabetes is a chronic and incurable illness linked to blood sugar that has traditionally been divided into type 1 and type 2. Type 2 accounts for the vast majority of cases – some 285 million – and its prevalence is expected to soar over the coming decade.

14 Nov 2018

Gum disease linked with diabetes

Gum disease and diabetes are chronic conditions that increase with age. The link between the two diseases goes both ways. It is thought that inflammation in the body is the connection- in fact, gum disease is the most common inflammatory disease.

14 Nov 2018

Addressing chronic diseases could save tens of billions of dollars in healthcare costs annually

As Americans head to the polls this coming Tuesday, a top issue for all voters is the rising cost of healthcare. A new report has found that addressing chronic diseases, and in particular diabetes, could save tens of billions of dollars in healthcare costs annually.

2 Nov 2018

Dogs trained to sniff out malaria

It is already known that dogs with their sharp noses can sniff out a host of human diseases including cancers.

31 Oct 2018

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New therapeutic strategy is emerging for type 2 diabetes

Scientists support original theory about pancreas regeneration

Fasting for blood test can lead to hypoglycemia in patients who take diabetes medications

Improving blood vessel growth could help mitigate health problems arising from obesity

In grandma’s stocking: An apple watch to monitor falls, track heart rhythms

Study finds 'alarmingly low' prevalence of metabolic health in American adults

Researchers find link between inflammatory markers and tumor aggressiveness

Diabetes on the rise and insulin production may soon become inadequate

Scientist proves role of microbiome in obesity

Gut protein mutations protect against spikes in blood glucose levels

New glucose binding molecule could be key to better metabolic control for diabetics

Obesity significantly increases risk of Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease

New shoe insole technology could help diabetic ulcers heal better while walking

New clinical algorithm to help individuals manage type 2 diabetes when fasting during Ramadan

Expert suggests ways to control uncomfortable vaginal symptoms in diabetic women

Hot water treatment may help improve inflammation and metabolism in sedentary people

EU and industry-funded project aims to personalize diabetes treatment

Gum disease linked with diabetes

Addressing chronic diseases could save tens of billions of dollars in healthcare costs annually

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