Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

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Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

Review examines the relationship between type 1 diabetes and weight disorders, debunking myths about T1D and offering recommendations for future research and therapeutic interventions.

18 Dec 2023

From diabetes drug to anti-inflammation powerhouse: The unexpected evolution of GLP-1

Research pioneer Dr. Daniel Drucker has much to be proud of, as the GLP-1-based diabetes drugs hailing from his early research are named 2023 breakthrough of the year by the Science Magazine.

18 Dec 2023

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Study investigated the long-term cardiometabolic effects of postprandial insulin hypersecretion in pregnant women, finding that higher insulin responses post-meals were linked to better beta-cell function and lower glucose levels, with reduced risk of pre-diabetes or diabetes over a 5-year period.

17 Dec 2023

Late-night eating linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, study suggests

Study finds that the timing of meals, particularly late-night eating, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, highlighting the importance of meal timing for cardiometabolic health.

17 Dec 2023

Study supports limiting red meat intake for type 2 diabetes prevention, highlights alternative protein sources

Study finds that consumption of red, processed, and unprocessed meat significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggesting the benefits of substituting meat with nuts, legumes, and dairy.

17 Dec 2023

Metabolic syndrome linked to higher pancreatic cancer risk, study shows

Study finds a significant association between metabolic syndrome and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, highlighting the importance of MetS prevention and management.

17 Dec 2023

New AI framework can rapidly identify new use cases for existing therapeutics

Scientists at Klick Applied Sciences have created an artificial intelligence framework that can rapidly identify new use cases for existing therapeutics, according to findings presented Friday at the NeurIPS conference that could greatly improve the drug repurposing process and transform the pharmaceutical industry.

15 Dec 2023

U.S. adults get a third of daily added sugar from snacking, research shows

Snacks constitute almost a quarter of a day's calories in U.S. adults and account for about one-third of daily added sugar, a new study suggests.

15 Dec 2023

School holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in Australian children

With summer holidays only weeks away, Aussie kids are looking forward to some well-deserved time off. But too much downtime could create health problems, as new research shows that holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in kids.

15 Dec 2023

How safe are GLP-1R agonists in early pregnancy?

JAMA Internal Medicine study examines the safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists and other second-line antidiabetic medications during early pregnancy, finding no significant increase in congenital anomalies compared to insulin use.

14 Dec 2023

Atezolizumab plus carboplatin: A winning combination for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer

Immunotherapy in combination with chemotherapy has become an important therapeutic treatment option in some patients with metastatic breast cancer.

14 Dec 2023

High insulin response can be your health ally, study says

Researchers at Sinai Health have unearthed vital information about the relationship between insulin levels after eating and long-term heart and metabolic health.

13 Dec 2023

Study uncovers shift from cigarettes to vapes among pregnant teens with mixed impact on newborns' health

Study analyzed data from over 10,000 pregnant American teenagers to explore the impact of smoking cigarettes, vaping, or both on fetal health, particularly focusing on the likelihood of babies being small for gestational age (SGA). It revealed that cigarette use was associated with a higher risk of SGA, while no significant association was found between vaping and SGA.

13 Dec 2023

Poll: Vast majority of older adults think health insurers should cover obesity medications

The vast majority of older adults – 83% -- think health insurers should cover medications that can help people with obesity manage their weight, a new poll of people age 50 to 80 finds.

13 Dec 2023

Epigenetic changes can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes

Do epigenetic changes cause type 2 diabetes, or do the changes occur only after a person has become ill? A new study by researchers at Lund University provides increased support for the idea that epigenetic changes can cause type 2 diabetes.

13 Dec 2023

Adherence to second-line drugs for Type 2 diabetes can be hit or miss, study reports

Most patients with Type 2 diabetes will end up needing to add a second-line medication after metformin -; the go-to primary drug for glucose management -; to control their blood sugar levels.

12 Dec 2023

Tirzepatide maintains weight loss and improves cardiometabolic health in SURMOUNT-4 trial

The current class of anti-obesity drugs is proving remarkably effective at removing excess pounds. However, a phase 3 randomized clinical trial led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian found that people who stopped taking the medication regained much of that weight within a year.

11 Dec 2023

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Study found that replacing typical carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts in young adults' diets for 16 weeks improves metabolic health, with females showing reduced waist circumference and lipid biomarkers, and males enhanced insulin sensitivity, without other dietary changes.

11 Dec 2023

Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes

At least 75 per cent of type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role in this.

11 Dec 2023

Second-line diabetes drugs safe for babies? New study offers reassurance

Infants born to women with pre-gestational type 2 diabetes who take second-line non-insulin antidiabetic medications (ADMs) during pregnancy are at no higher risk of major congenital malformations (MCMs) than infants born to those who take insulin, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

11 Dec 2023

Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

Latest Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

From diabetes drug to anti-inflammation powerhouse: The unexpected evolution of GLP-1

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Late-night eating linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, study suggests

Study supports limiting red meat intake for type 2 diabetes prevention, highlights alternative protein sources

Metabolic syndrome linked to higher pancreatic cancer risk, study shows

New AI framework can rapidly identify new use cases for existing therapeutics

U.S. adults get a third of daily added sugar from snacking, research shows

School holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in Australian children

How safe are GLP-1R agonists in early pregnancy?

Atezolizumab plus carboplatin: A winning combination for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer

High insulin response can be your health ally, study says

Study uncovers shift from cigarettes to vapes among pregnant teens with mixed impact on newborns' health

Poll: Vast majority of older adults think health insurers should cover obesity medications

Epigenetic changes can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes

Adherence to second-line drugs for Type 2 diabetes can be hit or miss, study reports

Tirzepatide maintains weight loss and improves cardiometabolic health in SURMOUNT-4 trial

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Second-line diabetes drugs safe for babies? New study offers reassurance

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

Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

Latest Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

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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