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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.

Broccoli sprouts may help prediabetes, but only with the right gut bacteria

Broccoli sprout extract (BSE) modestly lowered fasting blood glucose in prediabetes, but its effectiveness depended on gut microbiota, particularly the BT2160 operon.

11 Feb 2025

Mediterranean diet boosts quality of life—here’s how

A systematic review finds that following the Mediterranean diet is linked to better physical, mental, and social well-being, particularly in aging populations and those with chronic conditions.

10 Feb 2025

Mitochondrial damage linked to beta-cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes

Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function.

8 Feb 2025

Vision loss risks in patients using popular GLP-1 medications raise concerns

A small percentage of patients taking the extraordinarily popular GLP-1 medications have experienced vision problems, but a direct causal link with the drugs has not been established. That is the conclusion of a retrospective study published online on Jan. 30 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

7 Feb 2025

Study reveals how healthy stem cells transform into cancer cells

Nearly 60,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the U.S. every year, according to the American Cancer Society, and the rate of new cases continues to rise.

5 Feb 2025

For California farmworkers, telehealth visits with Mexican doctors fill a gap

This coastal valley made famous by the novelist John Steinbeck is sometimes known affectionately as "America's salad bowl," though the planting and harvesting is done mostly by immigrants from Mexico.

4 Feb 2025

Traffic-related air pollution may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

Long-term exposure to low levels of traffic-related air pollution harms the liver and may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, a new study in mice suggests.

31 Jan 2025

Gut-derived sugars: A potential game-changer for weight management and diabetes

Gut bacteria-produced exopolysaccharides (EPS) help regulate metabolism by modulating gut microbiota, promoting SCFA production, and improving glucose homeostasis. S. salivarius, a key EPS producer, shows potential for obesity and diabetes intervention.

30 Jan 2025

Mediterranean diet linked to better brain health in Hispanic/Latino adults

Closely following a Mediterranean diet was associated with having better brain health among Hispanic/Latino adults in a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

30 Jan 2025

Why Type 2 diabetes patients need more than just blood sugar monitoring

Nearly half of Type 2 diabetes patients suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, with vitamin D and magnesium being the most common, highlighting a critical gap in diabetes care.

28 Jan 2025

Lifestyle choices are driving America’s heart disease epidemic, AHA warns

The AHA's 2025 report highlights alarming trends in cardiovascular disease, obesity, and lifestyle factors, emphasizing the urgent need for healthier behaviors to curb rising healthcare costs and mortality.

28 Jan 2025

Researchers shed light on risk factor and diabetes development interplay

Findings indicate a 12.8% 10-year diabetes risk, driven by fasting plasma glucose, age, sex, and BMI, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.

28 Jan 2025

Schools aren’t as plugged in as they should be to kids’ diabetes tech, parents say

Just a few years ago, children with Type 1 diabetes reported to the school nurse several times a day to get a finger pricked to check whether their blood sugar was dangerously high or low.

28 Jan 2025

Study shows how physical activity can enhance brain function and prevent dementia

A study led by scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain function.

23 Jan 2025

Non-industrialized diet improves health and reduces disease risk

Researchers have found that a newly developed diet inspired by the eating habits of non-industrialised societies can significantly reduce the risk of a number of chronic diseases – and are to share recipes with the public.

23 Jan 2025

Dapagliflozin and calorie restriction show higher remission rates in type 2 diabetes

Adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes who are given the sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drug dapagliflozin alongside moderate calorie restriction achieve much higher rates of remission compared with calorie restriction alone, finds a trial published by The BMJ today.

23 Jan 2025

How lifestyle-based interventions help manage PCOS

Studies indicate that lifestyle modifications can alleviate PCOS symptoms, improving insulin resistance and hormonal balance through diet and physical activity.

21 Jan 2025

Immune cells orchestrate glucagon production during fasting

When we think about the immune system, we usually associate it with fighting infections. However, a study published in Science by the Champalimaud Foundation reveals a surprising new role.

17 Jan 2025

CGM data offers superior insights into diabetes complications

Data from continuous glucose monitors can predict nerve, eye and kidney damage caused by type 1 diabetes, University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology researchers have found. That suggests doctors may be able to use data from the devices to help save patients from blindness, diabetic neuropathy and other life-changing diabetes complications.

16 Jan 2025

Statistical model analyzes the cost-effectiveness of semaglutide for non-diabetic obese individuals

For overweight or obese individuals without diabetes, but with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) is not cost-effective at current pricing, new research shows.

9 Jan 2025