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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.

Exploring the link between lifestyle patterns and depression in diabetic individuals

The impact of lifestyle patterns and diet on depression in individuals with diabetes.

9 Jul 2024

GLP-1 drugs found to lower cancer risk in diabetes patients

Research finds that GLP-1 receptor agonists significantly reduce the risk of 10 out of 13 obesity-associated cancers in type 2 diabetes patients compared to insulins, but show varied results against metformin.

8 Jul 2024

Real-world data confirms safety of RSV vaccination in late pregnancy

Vaccinating mothers against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during late pregnancy to protect their newborns is not associated with an increased risk of preterm birth or other poor outcomes, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

8 Jul 2024

Gut Blastocystis linked to good cardiovascular health and lower body fat

In an analysis of more than 50,000 individuals from around the world, carriers of gut Blastocystis, a single-celled organism that has been labeled either a parasite or harmless organism but is commonly found in the digestive system, was linked to indicators of good cardiovascular health and decreased body fat.

8 Jul 2024

New 'band-aid' measures body biomarkers that indicate health or disease through sweat

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a 'band-aid' or plaster that measures body 'biomarkers' that can indicate health or disease through sweat, paving the way for a new non-invasive and effective way for patients to monitor their health.

8 Jul 2024

Regulatory and psychological considerations of CGM use in people not living with diabetes

A new narrative review led by researchers at UCL and Birmingham Children's Hospital has found there is a lack of evidence to demonstrate the effective use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in people not living with diabetes (PNLD).

5 Jul 2024

Study links vegetable protein to delayed puberty through gut microbiome changes

A large Chinese study found that high vegetable protein intake is linked to later puberty timing and beneficial gut microbiome changes in children, while high animal protein intake is associated with earlier puberty. The gut microbiome mediates these effects.

2 Jul 2024

Research paves the way for tailored diets based on individual responses to macronutrients

When it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research from the University of British Columbia shows that, for some, it may be just as important to consider the proteins and fats in their diet.

2 Jul 2024

Living well is the best medicine: Study links healthy habits to lower mortality in hypertensive individuals

Researchers found that higher cardiovascular health scores, defined by Life’s Essential 8 (LE8), are associated with lower mortality risks in hypertensive individuals. Comprehensive lifestyle modifications could significantly benefit those with hypertension.

2 Jul 2024

Suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner, study shows

New UCSF study shows that suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner and may explain why drug trials attempting the feat haven't been successful.

1 Jul 2024

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance.

1 Jul 2024

Natural compound found in olives can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss

Findings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss.

29 Jun 2024

Battleground Wisconsin: Voters feel nickel-and-dimed by health care costs

The land of fried cheese curds and the Green Bay Packers is among a half-dozen battleground states that could determine the outcome of the expected November rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump — a contest in which the cost and availability of health care are emerging as defining issues.

27 Jun 2024

Evaluating CGM accuracy and benefits in non-diabetic populations

27 Jun 2024

Differences in effectiveness among antihyperglycemic drugs on dementia risk identified in recent study

Researchers compare the effectiveness of anti-diabetes medications in reducing the risk of dementia in older diabetics.

26 Jun 2024

Study offers insights into gut microbiome diversity and type 2 diabetes risk

Brigham, Broad and Harvard Chan School researchers found that specific species and strains of bacteria were linked to changes in the functioning of the gut microbiome and a person's risk of type 2 diabetes.

26 Jun 2024

Innovative insulin algorithm enhances glucose control for hospitalized patients

Hospitalized patients with complex dietary restrictions often develop hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar.

25 Jun 2024

MicroRNAs shed light on aggressive youthful type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes in young people ages 10 to19 has more than doubled in the past 20 years, yet it remains difficult for physicians to predict who will be diagnosed and who will improve with treatment. A newly published study from the University of Oklahoma shows that measuring the circulating abundance of microRNAs – which affect insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas – is likely as effective as measuring the level of sugar in the blood for determining how a young person with the condition will fare.

25 Jun 2024

Scientists discover link between birthweight and risk of health complications from childhood obesity

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen discover a link between birthweight and the risk of health complications from obesity during childhood.

24 Jun 2024

Can nuts boost weight loss and blood sugar control on a calorie-restricted diet?

Researchers compared the effects of energy-restricted (ER) dietary patterns with nuts or without on body composition, weight, and glycemic management.

21 Jun 2024

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Exploring the link between lifestyle patterns and depression in diabetic individuals

GLP-1 drugs found to lower cancer risk in diabetes patients

Real-world data confirms safety of RSV vaccination in late pregnancy

Gut Blastocystis linked to good cardiovascular health and lower body fat

New 'band-aid' measures body biomarkers that indicate health or disease through sweat

Regulatory and psychological considerations of CGM use in people not living with diabetes

Study links vegetable protein to delayed puberty through gut microbiome changes

Research paves the way for tailored diets based on individual responses to macronutrients

Living well is the best medicine: Study links healthy habits to lower mortality in hypertensive individuals

Suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner, study shows

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

Natural compound found in olives can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss

Battleground Wisconsin: Voters feel nickel-and-dimed by health care costs

Evaluating CGM accuracy and benefits in non-diabetic populations

Differences in effectiveness among antihyperglycemic drugs on dementia risk identified in recent study

Study offers insights into gut microbiome diversity and type 2 diabetes risk

Innovative insulin algorithm enhances glucose control for hospitalized patients

MicroRNAs shed light on aggressive youthful type 2 diabetes

Scientists discover link between birthweight and risk of health complications from childhood obesity

Can nuts boost weight loss and blood sugar control on a calorie-restricted diet?

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