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New oral insulin delivered via nano-carriers could soon replace injections

There are approximately 425 million people worldwide with diabetes. Approximately 75 million of these inject themselves with insulin daily.

19 Jan 2024

UK regulator approves a diabetes drug for weight management in obese and overweight patients

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (8 November 2023) authorised via a national application route, a new indication for the diabetes medicine, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), for weight loss and weight management in adults aged 18 and over.

13 Nov 2023

Stem cell-derived islet cell therapy shows promise for type 1 diabetes

Six adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) treated with stem cell-derived islet cells (VX-880) have shown improved blood sugar control with three participants achieving insulin independence, according to new research being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2-6 Oct).

3 Oct 2023

Study finds link between food insecurity and severe hypoglycemia

New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) has found that severe hypoglycemia is more than twice as common among adults with diabetes who struggle to afford food.

3 Oct 2023

Early initiation of dapagliflozin in acute decompensated heart failure does not improve diuretic efficiency

Early initiation of the sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor dapagliflozin did not result in a statistically significant improvement in diuretic efficiency relative to structured usual care in hospitalized patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.

29 Aug 2023

Disruption of FOXA2 expression in congenital hyperinsulinism: The role of chromosome 20p11.2 deletions

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24 Aug 2023

Music can trigger cells to release insulin within minutes

Diabetes is a condition in which the body produces too little or no insulin. Diabetics thus depend on an external supply of this hormone via injection or pump.

22 Aug 2023

World Diabetes Day 2022: The Importance of Type 1 Research and Awareness with JDRF

For World Diabetes Day 2022, News-Medical speaks to JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity, about the importance of type 1 diabetes research and awareness, as well as dispelling the misconceptions behind this autoimmune condition.

14 Nov 2022

Study reveals recommended levels of long-term blood sugar to avoid diabetes-related damage

The levels of long-term blood sugar, HbA1c, can be used to accurately determine the risk of a person with type 1 diabetes developing eye- and kidney complications.

12 Sep 2022

Alternative therapy based on S100A9 protein improves metabolism of insulin-dependent diabetics

People with a severe form of diabetes, where the beta cells of the pancreas do not produce or no longer produce enough insulin, have no choice but to inject themselves regularly with artificial insulin in order to survive.

18 Jul 2022

Women recommended to wait for at least two years after bariatric surgery before trying to conceive

Women who have had weight loss surgery should wait at least two years before trying for a baby, new research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4-7 May), suggests.

8 May 2022

Young children’s mobility, motor skills linked with good vision and eye health

Toddler and young children’s mobility and motor skills – and preschool development – are closely aligned with good vision and eye health.

13 Jan 2022

Research finds a new way for the treatment of hypoglycemia

New research has taken an important step towards the goal for a treatment for the common diabetes complication hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.

17 Dec 2021

Artificial pancreas may soon help patients with type 2 diabetes

An artificial pancreas could soon help people living with type 2 diabetes and who also require kidney dialysis. Tests led by the University of Cambridge and Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland, show that the device can help patients safely and effectively manage their blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of low blood sugar levels.

4 Aug 2021

New immunotherapy shows promising results in subgroup of people with type 1 diabetes

$Empagliflozin reduces risk of death in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction$

Empagliflozin reduces risk of death in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction

Empagliflozin reduces the risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalization for heart failure in patients with heart failure and a reduced ejection fraction.

31 Aug 2020

Hypoglycaemia News and Research

New oral insulin delivered via nano-carriers could soon replace injections

UK regulator approves a diabetes drug for weight management in obese and overweight patients

Stem cell-derived islet cell therapy shows promise for type 1 diabetes

Study finds link between food insecurity and severe hypoglycemia

Early initiation of dapagliflozin in acute decompensated heart failure does not improve diuretic efficiency

Disruption of FOXA2 expression in congenital hyperinsulinism: The role of chromosome 20p11.2 deletions

Music can trigger cells to release insulin within minutes

World Diabetes Day 2022: The Importance of Type 1 Research and Awareness with JDRF

Study reveals recommended levels of long-term blood sugar to avoid diabetes-related damage

Alternative therapy based on S100A9 protein improves metabolism of insulin-dependent diabetics

Women recommended to wait for at least two years after bariatric surgery before trying to conceive

Young children’s mobility, motor skills linked with good vision and eye health

Research finds a new way for the treatment of hypoglycemia

Artificial pancreas may soon help patients with type 2 diabetes

New immunotherapy shows promising results in subgroup of people with type 1 diabetes

New guidance can help cardiac patients with diabetes to exercise more safely

Study shows beneficial effects of blackcurrants on post-meal glucose response

Afro-Caribbean patients with end stage kidney disease more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19

Coventry University professor develops new medical simulator for delivering blood glucose training

Empagliflozin reduces risk of death in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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