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Reinforcement learning significantly outperforms commercial blood glucose controllers

The same type of machine learning methods used to pilot self-driving cars and beat top chess players could help type-1 diabetes sufferers keep their blood glucose levels in a safe range.

15 Jun 2023

New method of insulin delivery lowers the risk of hypoglycemia compared to current diabetes treatments

Insulin production has, for the last 50 or so years, come with some risks to the patient. Even so, the medication is lifesaving for the estimated 537 million adults living with diabetes worldwide, with that number expected to grow.

15 Jun 2023

Inflammation regulating gene also plays a key role in maintaining normal blood-sugar levels, study shows

A study led by researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research shows for the first time how a gene called RELA, known to regulate inflammation, also plays an essential role in maintaining normal blood-sugar levels.

14 Jun 2023

Understanding the developmental link: vitamin D's role in metabolic disease risk

Study showed that transplanting fetal hematopoietic stem cells exposed to vitamin D deficiency induces diabetes.

14 Jun 2023

Analysis of remission and relapse rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Japan

The phenomenon of improvement of glucose to levels in a normal range and cessation of the need for medication can occur in some patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who are provided with lifestyle therapy, temporary pharmacotherapy, bariatric surgery, or combinations of these treatments.

14 Jun 2023

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

The aim of non-pharmacologic interventions for brain health is to preserve cognitive function and safeguard brain structure. This review explores various diets (MeDi, DASH, MIND, ketogenic), exercise approaches (endurance, resistance, yoga, HIIT), and highlights the need for further research to uncover the underlying mechanisms.

13 Jun 2023

Simple juice concentrate from the Japanese plum may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

More than 122 million Americans – about half of the U.S. population ages 20 and older – have high blood pressure, referred to medically as hypertension.

13 Jun 2023

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy linked to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in offspring

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a process in immune cells that links vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in offspring.

13 Jun 2023

Cracking the code: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids' impact on glucose metabolism

Researchers explored the impact of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids on glucose metabolism.

13 Jun 2023

Increased risk of T2D in patients linked to low birthweight, study finds

T2D patients with lower birthweight also show higher use of diabetes drugs than those with normal birthweight, and a larger number of comorbidities including high blood pressure, at the time of diagnosis.

13 Jun 2023

Scientists find clues to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after meals

Scientists from the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH), along with colleagues from the United Kingdom, have found clues as to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after we have eaten.

12 Jun 2023

Researchers discover how a sugar molecule can affect cancer cell response to chemoradiotherapy

Researchers at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and colleagues who have been exploring the complexities of biochemical pathways involved in cancer development have found that a form of glucose, a type of sugar, is intricately linked to a pathway used to build DNA molecules.

12 Jun 2023

Fatty fish intake decreases lipophilic index, increases cell membrane fluidity

Eating fatty fish decreased the lipophilic index in people with impaired glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

12 Jun 2023

New study reveals alarming impact of ultra-processed foods on cardiometabolic health

Uncovering the connection between ultra-processed food intake and cardiometabolic risk factors, study investigates changes in UPF consumption and their impact on adults with metabolic syndrome over a 12-month period.

11 Jun 2023

Research shows efficacy of Healum care planning software and app in improving type 2 diabetes care

Research conducted as part of UKRIs digital health technology catalyst sponsored by Healum Ltd in partnership with Vernova Healthcare CIC, demonstrates that the use of Healum’s mobile app, connected to its care planning software and patient management system for healthcare professionals in primary care, has helped to improve health outcomes, health engagement and quality of life for people living with type 2 diabetes.

10 Jun 2023

How innovative technology aids in the fight against diabetes epidemic

Dr Chris Tackaberry, CEO of healthtech AI pioneers Clinithink, highlights the crisis facing the NHS and the importance of Diabetes Week from June 12-18. Every week, diabetes leads to around 180 amputations, 590 heart attacks and 2,300 cases of heart failure. The financial impact of this on the NHS is eye watering.

10 Jun 2023

Glucose News and Research

Reinforcement learning significantly outperforms commercial blood glucose controllers

New method of insulin delivery lowers the risk of hypoglycemia compared to current diabetes treatments

Inflammation regulating gene also plays a key role in maintaining normal blood-sugar levels, study shows

Understanding the developmental link: vitamin D's role in metabolic disease risk

Analysis of remission and relapse rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Japan

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

Simple juice concentrate from the Japanese plum may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy linked to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in offspring

Cracking the code: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids' impact on glucose metabolism

Increased risk of T2D in patients linked to low birthweight, study finds

Scientists find clues to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after meals

Researchers discover how a sugar molecule can affect cancer cell response to chemoradiotherapy

Fatty fish intake decreases lipophilic index, increases cell membrane fluidity

New study reveals alarming impact of ultra-processed foods on cardiometabolic health

Research shows efficacy of Healum care planning software and app in improving type 2 diabetes care

How innovative technology aids in the fight against diabetes epidemic

The BABY1000 study: chasing lifetime risk factors in prenatal and early postnatal life

Impact of orally administered cannabidiol (CBD) on fitness and health among healthy adult individuals

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks body's metabolism to amplify COVID-19 severity

DNA study sheds light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after meals

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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