Diabetes News and Research

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Adrenomedullin hormone contributes to insulin resistance in obesity-associated type 2 diabetes

The hormone adrenomedullin disrupts insulin signaling in blood vessel cells, contributing to systemic insulin resistance in obesity-associated type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

6 Feb 2025

Fruit fly research uncovers brain signals behind alcohol-induced insomnia

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep can last even after months of sobriety, increasing the risk of relapse.

6 Feb 2025

New method for detecting inflammation could revolutionize disease diagnosis

Nearly every disease has an inflammatory component, but blood tests can't pinpoint inflammation in specific organs or tissues in the human body.

6 Feb 2025

Many Americans unaware of heart disease risks during pregnancy

Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140% over the past three decades with heart disease a major cause, according to the American Heart Association.

6 Feb 2025

SAB BIO announces positive topline Phase 1 clinical results with potentially disease-modifying T1D therapy SAB-142

SAB BIO, (“SAB BIO”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a novel immunotherapy platform that is developing human anti-thymocyte immunoglobulin (hIgG) for delaying the onset or progression of type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced positive topline data from a Phase 1 trial of SAB-142 in a single-ascending dose among healthy volunteers.

From SAb Biotherapeutics, Inc. 6 Feb 2025

Social and health disparities drive brain aging in Latin America

In Brazil, education emerges as the top factor influencing cognitive decline, revealing significant health disparities affecting brain health in Latin America.

6 Feb 2025

Public health strategies urged to combat early-onset type 2 diabetes in China

A new study led by researchers from Peking University, published in Health Data Science, reveals a sharp rise in the burden of early-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) among adolescents and young adults in China from 1990 to 2021.

6 Feb 2025

How olive oil bioactives regulate genes linked to insulin resistance

Olive oil bioactives, including MUFAs, polyphenols, and triterpenoids, modulate gene expression linked to insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and beta-cell function, offering potential benefits for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus prevention and management.

5 Feb 2025

COVID-19 speeds up artery plaque growth, raising heart disease risk

COVID-19 accelerates the progression of atherosclerotic plaques, increasing coronary inflammation and the risk of high-risk plaques, even in non-hospitalized individuals.

5 Feb 2025

Study could pave the way for routine eyecare imaging as a disease screening tool

Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes, dementia and multiple sclerosis.

5 Feb 2025

Drinking ketones improves heart health for people with type 2 diabetes

Drinking ketones improves heart health, a new small-scale study from the University of Portsmouth has found.

5 Feb 2025

The link between air pollution and lower respiratory infections in adults

Research reveals that even low levels of air pollution significantly increase the risk of respiratory infections in adults, highlighting urgent health concerns.

5 Feb 2025

How exercise resets your body clock and improves sleep patterns

Exercise improves sleep quality and helps treat sleep disorders by regulating circadian rhythms, reducing stress, and enhancing physiological functions like melatonin production and autonomic balance.

4 Feb 2025

GLP-1 drug exenatide shows no benefit for Parkinson's in new study

The GLP-1 drug, exenatide, has no positive impact on the movement, symptoms or brain imaging of people with Parkinson's, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

4 Feb 2025

High HDL cholesterol may increase glaucoma risk in older adults

'Good' (HDL) cholesterol, usually considered to be beneficial for health, may be linked to a heightened risk of the serious eye condition, glaucoma-at least among the over 55s- suggest the results of a large observational study, published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

4 Feb 2025

New method revolutionizes body composition analysis using 3D imaging and deep learning

A recent study introduces an innovative method for analyzing body composition using advanced 3D imaging and deep learning techniques.

4 Feb 2025

SARS-CoV-2 infection linked to rapid plaque growth in coronary arteries

A new study found severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was associated with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and an increased risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Feb 2025

Yo-yo dieting found to harm kidney health in type 1 diabetes patients

Body-weight cycling (also known as yo-yo dieting) has been shown to significantly increase the risk of kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes, regardless of body mass index (BMI) and other traditional risk factors, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

4 Feb 2025

High discontinuation rates of GLP-1 agonists found among patients with obesity

Discontinuation of GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity is common, driven by weight regain and socioeconomic factors, impacting treatment effectiveness.

4 Feb 2025

Engineered fat cells starve tumors and prevent cancer growth

Scientists transformed energy-storing white fat cells into calorie-burning 'beige' fat. Once implanted, they outcompeted tumors for resources, beating back five different types of cancer in lab experiments.

4 Feb 2025