Diabetes News and Research

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Scientists unravel the mystery of how cells keep glutathione levels in check

If a delivery person leaves a package on your front step without pinging you, you likely won't know it's there.

8 Nov 2023

Diabetes breakthrough: Scientists uncover novel route to stimulate beta cell growth

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered a novel route to stimulate the growth of healthy insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells in a preclinical model of diabetes.

8 Nov 2023

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

The association between three clinical BA measures and neurological disease risk.

8 Nov 2023

Common liver disease expected to rise sharply in next 25 years

The most common form of chronic liver disease is expected to steadily rise over the next 25 years, adding significant burden to the medical system as a new model predicts nearly twice as many liver cancers and almost triple the need for liver transplantation by 2050, according to a study scheduled for presentation at The Liver Meeting, held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

7 Nov 2023

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg University in Copenhagen have shown that changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years before a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.

7 Nov 2023

Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with CT screening improves survival rate

Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening drastically improves its cure rate measured over a 20-year period, according to a large-scale international study by Mount Sinai researchers published in Radiology.

7 Nov 2023

Study shows link between food insecurity and liver disease in teens

Teens from low-income families experiencing food insecurity are developing the most common form of liver disease twice as often as those who have easier access to food, likely because they rely on low-cost, ultra-processed foods, according to a study scheduled for presentation at The Liver Meeting, held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

7 Nov 2023

Using TNF inhibitors during pregnancy not associated with worse fetal or obstetric outcomes

According to new research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, continuing tumor necrosis factor inhibitors during pregnancy is not associated with worse fetal or obstetric outcomes and may reduce the risk of severe maternal infections during pregnancy (Abstract #0477).

7 Nov 2023

Research brings the prospect of injection-free treatment closer for people with diabetes

A University of Alberta team has developed a new step to improve the process for creating insulin-producing pancreatic cells from a patient's own stem cells, bringing the prospect of injection-free treatment closer for people with diabetes.

7 Nov 2023

Probiotics paired with metformin could be a game-changer in type 2 diabetes control

Probiotic supplementation shows promise in managing type 2 diabetes by improving glycemic control, particularly when combined with metformin, although results vary based on probiotic composition and regimen.

6 Nov 2023

Yabing Chen receives NIH grants to advance vascular disease research

Yabing Chen, Ph.D., has been awarded two National Institutes of Health grants totaling more than $5 million to further her research into vascular diseases ranging from hardening of the arteries to dementia.

6 Nov 2023

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors

In a study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, it was found that individuals with a genetic predisposition for higher levels of physical activity have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and a reduced risk of developing hypertension, cerebrovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes.

6 Nov 2023

Transgender adults in rural US more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors

Transgender adults living in the rural Appalachian area of the U.S., were more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors, like tobacco use, obesity and high blood pressure, thank their cisgender peers, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Regular marijuana use may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack

Using marijuana regularly may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack even after accounting for other cardiovascular risk factors such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Depression, anxiety and chronic stress increase risk for heart and brain health complications

The heart and mind are strongly connected, with depression, anxiety and chronic stress all increasing the risk for heart and brain health complications, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

AI tools may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting cardiovascular risk

Advances in artificial intelligence have enabled the development and application of AI tools that may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to preliminary research in two studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals

The relationship between dietary and sleep rhythms and blood pressure (BP) levels in children.

6 Nov 2023

Cutting-edge 'precision medicine' shows great potential to improve diabetes care

Cutting-edge “precision medicine” has great potential to advance the diagnosis, treatment and ultimate prevention of different forms of diabetes, an international coalition of scientists reports in a sweeping assessment of the state of the field around the world.

6 Nov 2023

Bayer Digital Health UKI introduces new technology to help type 2 diabetes patients manage kidney health

Bayer Digital Healthcare UKI has today announced the launch of its first digital patient support package, My Kidney Assistant, designed to provide type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients with the information and resources to help monitor and improve their kidney health.

6 Nov 2023

Study probes the hidden impact of low-cal sweeteners on gut health

The research scrutinizes the impact of low- and non-calorie sweeteners on gut microbiota, suggesting potential links to glucose tolerance and insulin resistance, with varying results across studies indicating a need for more comprehensive research.

5 Nov 2023

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Scientists unravel the mystery of how cells keep glutathione levels in check

Diabetes breakthrough: Scientists uncover novel route to stimulate beta cell growth

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

Common liver disease expected to rise sharply in next 25 years

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with CT screening improves survival rate

Study shows link between food insecurity and liver disease in teens

Using TNF inhibitors during pregnancy not associated with worse fetal or obstetric outcomes

Research brings the prospect of injection-free treatment closer for people with diabetes

Probiotics paired with metformin could be a game-changer in type 2 diabetes control

Yabing Chen receives NIH grants to advance vascular disease research

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors

Transgender adults in rural US more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors

Regular marijuana use may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack

Depression, anxiety and chronic stress increase risk for heart and brain health complications

AI tools may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting cardiovascular risk

Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals

Cutting-edge 'precision medicine' shows great potential to improve diabetes care

Bayer Digital Health UKI introduces new technology to help type 2 diabetes patients manage kidney health

Study probes the hidden impact of low-cal sweeteners on gut health

Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

Unlocking live single-cell functional insights

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

Unlocking live single-cell functional insights

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