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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.

Study provides new evidence of weight loss benefits for type 2 diabetes patients

Researchers in the School of Population Health at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have provided new evidence of the health benefits of weight loss efforts that lead to diabetes remission for type 2 diabetes patients.

18 Jan 2024

New device rapidly provides white blood cell count with a single drop of blood

A Rutgers researcher, through his spinoff company, has led a team to design and test a device that quickly counts a person's white blood cells with a single drop of blood, similar to the way glucometers rapidly scan for blood sugar levels.

18 Jan 2024

Remission of diabetes from weight-loss significantly reduces cardiovascular disease risk

While several trials have shown that substantial weight loss using diet and lifestyle can reverse type 2 diabetes, new research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association of the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) is among the first to show the subsequent impact of remission on cardiovascular outcomes.

18 Jan 2024

Study links teenage stress to cardiometabolic risk later in life

Young adults who reported higher stress during their teenage years to adulthood were more likely to have high blood pressure, obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors than their peers who reported less stress, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

17 Jan 2024

Study reveals varied impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on patients with type 2 diabetes

A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland reveals varied impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with type 2 diabetes in North Karelia, Finland.

16 Jan 2024

Exploring the link between pancreatic islet cell loss and age-related health conditions

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have studied pancreatic islet cell loss in people with no previous pancreatic problems. They identified key trends in the types of cells lost due to islet cell loss in different age groups and sexes, finding that ICL in the elderly population was largely due to insulin-producing beta cell loss.

13 Jan 2024

Is maternal stress associated with blood glucose levels during pregnancy among women attending a fertility center?

A new study explores stress in relation to glucose levels during treatment at a fertility center since this is likely to impact conception rates and pregnancy success.

9 Jan 2024

The link between circadian rhythm and night eating syndrome

Night eating syndrome (NES) symptomatology and its possible links with circadian rhythm.

9 Jan 2024

Diabetes drugs may help curb alcohol dependence

In social media posts on the community network Reddit, users reported reduced cravings for alcohol when taking drugs intended to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

8 Jan 2024

Study identifies 9 novel genes linked to gestational diabetes

The largest genetic study of gestational diabetes to date has led to a discovery of nine novel genetic regions linked to this severe and common pregnancy complication.

5 Jan 2024

Bipolar disorder cuts lives short more than smoking

Having bipolar disorder – a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods – can make life more challenging.

4 Jan 2024

GLP-1R agonist liraglutide rapidly improves insulin sensitivity in pre-diabetics, independent of weight loss

A new study published in the journal Diabetes demonstrates that a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist, a member of a class of medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, can lead to a rapid improvement in insulin sensitivity.

4 Jan 2024

Pre-pregnancy stress raises blood sugar during pregnancy, study finds

A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study among women attending a fertility center found that those with more stress before pregnancy had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, which is a sign of weaker cardiovascular health.

4 Jan 2024

Maternal stress during preconception associated with higher blood glucose levels, study finds

Stress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels before pregnancy are also important to evaluate.

4 Jan 2024

Pregnancy weight and blood markers may predict poor outcomes for gestational diabetes

Pregnancy weight and biochemical markers measured in blood from women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) were related to increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes, suggesting a new direction for precision diagnostics, according to researchers.

3 Jan 2024

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Study demonstrates that combining dapagliflozin and semaglutide significantly improves glycemic control and other health parameters in type 2 diabetes patients, outperforming dapagliflozin alone.

3 Jan 2024

New research project seeks to find innovative treatment pathways for Type 2 diabetes and obesity

A team of Virginia Tech researchers was awarded nearly $2 million from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, part of the National Institutes of Health, to explore novel approaches for treating Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

3 Jan 2024

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Study provides new evidence of weight loss benefits for type 2 diabetes patients

New device rapidly provides white blood cell count with a single drop of blood

Remission of diabetes from weight-loss significantly reduces cardiovascular disease risk

Study links teenage stress to cardiometabolic risk later in life

Study reveals varied impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on patients with type 2 diabetes

Exploring the link between pancreatic islet cell loss and age-related health conditions

Is maternal stress associated with blood glucose levels during pregnancy among women attending a fertility center?

The link between circadian rhythm and night eating syndrome

Diabetes drugs may help curb alcohol dependence

Study identifies 9 novel genes linked to gestational diabetes

Bipolar disorder cuts lives short more than smoking

GLP-1R agonist liraglutide rapidly improves insulin sensitivity in pre-diabetics, independent of weight loss

Pre-pregnancy stress raises blood sugar during pregnancy, study finds

Maternal stress during preconception associated with higher blood glucose levels, study finds

Pregnancy weight and blood markers may predict poor outcomes for gestational diabetes

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

New research project seeks to find innovative treatment pathways for Type 2 diabetes and obesity

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