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Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

The study reveals a strong association between gut microbial carbohydrate metabolism and insulin resistance, pointing to gut microbes as a key player in metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Targeting these microbial activities could offer a new therapeutic pathway for improving insulin resistance and overall metabolic health.

4 Sep 2023

Students starting school and college in September are at increased risk of serious illnesses

A leading testing expert fears a perfect storm of infections in September as students start at schools and colleges. School closures during Covid lockdowns mean 1-in-8 students starting university this year remains unprotected against meningitis. Concern is growing early symptoms may be confused with freshers’ flu.

4 Sep 2023

Oral diabetes drug semaglutide fights obesity in mice: A game-changer for human treatment?

The study reveals that oral semaglutide, a medication primarily used for type 2 diabetes, effectively reduces body weight and blood glucose levels in diet-induced obese mice. The findings suggest that this drug could be a promising treatment for obesity and offer a suitable animal model for future research.

3 Sep 2023

Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Researchers evaluated the impact of low-carbohydrate diets on glycemic regulation among individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2.

30 Aug 2023

Produce prescriptions linked to improved health outcomes for people at risk of cardiovascular disease

People at increased risk for cardiovascular disease who participated in produce prescription programs increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables, which was associated with improved body mass index (BMI), blood sugar and blood pressure levels, as well as a decrease in food insecurity.

29 Aug 2023

Male diabetics more likely to have lower limb amputation

New research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 October) shows that among people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, being divorced is associated with a two-thirds higher risk of lower limb amputation (LLA) (amputations below the knee level) compared with being married, and being male is associated with a 57% higher risk of LLA compared with being female. The study is by Dr Stefan Jansson, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden, and colleagues.

18 Aug 2023

Study shows COVID-19 vaccination reduces, but does not entirely ameliorate, excess diabetes incidence after COVID-19

Researchers investigate the effect of COVID-19 and its vaccination on the incidence and persistence of type 2 diabetes.

15 Aug 2023

Newly discovered protein kinase shows promise for establishing future obesity and diabetes treatments

Researchers used genetically modified animal models to investigate the role of the newly discovered Traf2- and NCK-interacting protein kinase (TNIK) in obesity and metabolic dysfunction.

15 Aug 2023

Can fasting benefit individuals with diabetes?

Fasting and its effect on diabetes.

15 Aug 2023

Is 'time in range' the preferred glycemic metric to evaluate cognitive fuction in diabetics?

Researchers examine the association between time in range, a glycemic metric, and cognitive impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes

14 Aug 2023

Study examines the relationship between consumption of fatty acids and diabetic retinopathy

Researchers examined the relationship between dietary fatty acid (FA) intake and diabetic retinopathy (DR).

14 Aug 2023

Revolutionizing type 2 diabetes treatment: personalized approach shows promise in matching patients with optimal glucose-lowering therapies

A personalized therapy selection algorithm for two diabetes type 2 (T2D) treatment drug classes.

10 Aug 2023

HbA1c News and Research

Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

Students starting school and college in September are at increased risk of serious illnesses

Oral diabetes drug semaglutide fights obesity in mice: A game-changer for human treatment?

Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Produce prescriptions linked to improved health outcomes for people at risk of cardiovascular disease

Male diabetics more likely to have lower limb amputation

Study shows COVID-19 vaccination reduces, but does not entirely ameliorate, excess diabetes incidence after COVID-19

Newly discovered protein kinase shows promise for establishing future obesity and diabetes treatments

Can fasting benefit individuals with diabetes?

Is 'time in range' the preferred glycemic metric to evaluate cognitive fuction in diabetics?

Study examines the relationship between consumption of fatty acids and diabetic retinopathy

Revolutionizing type 2 diabetes treatment: personalized approach shows promise in matching patients with optimal glucose-lowering therapies

How does adherence to the DASH diet influence blood pressure?

Can CBT help type 2 diabetes and obesity patients implement lifestyle alterations?

Virtual reality-based exercises found to reduce depression and anxiety among individuals treated with hemodialysis

The incidence of diabetes following mRNA, inactivated COVID-19 vaccines, and after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Smoking, physical inactivity, and other lifestyle factors increase the risk of multimorbidity

Effects of turmeric supplementation in individuals with metabolic syndrome and diabetes

The relationships between risk factors and kidney events in two diabetic cohorts

Time-restricted eating can be a good alternative for weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes

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