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Diabetes complications worsen prognosis for colorectal cancer patients

Complications of diabetes can have numerous negative health effects, from impaired vision and nerve damage to kidney dysfunction and heart disease.

28 Oct 2023

Time-restricted eating helps people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control blood sugar

Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open from researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago.

27 Oct 2023

AI shows promise in predicting type 2 diabetes but faces hurdles for clinical use

Researchers have conducted a comprehensive review of AI-based models for predicting type 2 diabetes, revealing their potential for individualized risk assessment and preventative care. Despite promising results, the study calls for more extensive validation and collaboration between AI and medical experts for effective clinical application.

26 Oct 2023

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

A study spearheaded by Oregon State University has shown why certain polyunsaturated fatty acids work to combat a dangerous liver condition, opening a new avenue of drug research for a disease that currently has no FDA-approved medications.

25 Oct 2023

Study: Extending diabetic eye screen to 2 years could risk critical treatment delays and sight loss

Extending the annual screen by a year for people in England considered to be at low risk of diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy) could risk critical treatment delays and/or sight loss, suggests a large, real world data study, published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

25 Oct 2023

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

A recent study in the journal "Nutrients" investigated the effects of dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet (MD) and a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), on overweight or obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

24 Oct 2023

Diabetes complications linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer recurrence and death

Complications of diabetes can have numerous negative health effects, from impaired vision and nerve damage to kidney dysfunction and heart disease. In an analysis of information on adults with colorectal cancer, patients who also had diabetes - particularly those with diabetic complications - faced a higher risk of dying early.

24 Oct 2023

CT-measured VAT volume key in assessing diabetes risk in prediabetic individuals

Whether visceral obesity assessment in individuals with prediabetes could help predict the future risk of developing diabetes.

24 Oct 2023

Can strawberries mitigate Alzheimer's risk? Recent study suggests a possibility

Whether strawberry supplementation mitigates the risk for late-life dementia.

23 Oct 2023

Novel GLP-1 receptor agonists offer hope for long-lasting diabetes treatment

In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers engineer long-lasting GLP-1 receptor agonists by fusing GLP-1 with an HSA-binding protein. These chimeric molecules show promise for the treatment of type 2 diabetes due to their stability, functionality, and high affinity for the GLP-1 receptor and human serum albumin.

22 Oct 2023

Hormone levels tied to metabolic health in obesity

Researchers investigate the relationship between obesity types and serum leptin (LEP) and adiponectin (ADP) levels, shedding light on metabolic differences in various obesity phenotypes. Their findings highlight correlations between adipokines, glucose utilization, lipid metabolism, and obesity-related metabolic disorders.

22 Oct 2023

Does adding sugar to coffee and tea impact your lifespan? 32-year study reveals surprising results

A study on Danish men found that adding sugar to tea and coffee did not significantly impact all-cause, cancer-related, or cardiovascular mortality risk over a 32-year follow-up period, challenging previous sugar consumption research's findings on adverse health outcomes.

22 Oct 2023

18 million British adults at risk of developing diabetes, analysis finds

New analysis from London Medical Laboratory has revealed up to 18 million UK adults could have prediabetes – which means they are on the verge of developing type 2 diabetes. That’s considerably higher than the 7 million figure that is usually quoted.

20 Oct 2023

Do peripheral artery disease risk factors impact men and women differently?

How major risk factors relate to hospitalization or mortality.

20 Oct 2023

Eating two servings of red meat per week may raise type 2 diabetes risk

People who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to people who eat fewer servings, and the risk increases with greater consumption, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

19 Oct 2023

Study compares two widely used statins for treating patients with coronary artery disease

Two widely used statins, rosuvastatin and atorvastatin, are equally effective at preventing heart attacks, strokes and death in people with coronary artery disease.

18 Oct 2023

Migrants face greater risk of inferior care for type 2 diabetes, Denmark study shows

A large, population-wide study of Denmark residents with type 2 diabetes shows that migrants typically face a greater risk of inferior care for their disease than native Danes, particularly when it comes to monitoring their disease and controlling biomarkers - managing blood levels of key substances that are associated with diabetes.

18 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on how NAD+ levels decline with age in the ovaries, affecting fertility

A woman's fertility normally decreases by her late 30s with reproductive function eventually ceasing at menopause.

18 Oct 2023

Microscale device for eye implantation may be used in the treatment of diabetes

Researchers in Sweden have developed a microscale device for implantation in the eye, which presents new opportunities for cell-based treatment of diabetes and other diseases.

18 Oct 2023

Combining voice technology with AI can be a major step forward in diabetes detection

Determining whether a person is diabetic could be as easy as having them speak a few sentences into their smartphone, according to a groundbreaking study from Klick Labs that combines voice technology with artificial intelligence in a major step forward in diabetes detection.

18 Oct 2023

Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

Latest Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

Diabetes complications worsen prognosis for colorectal cancer patients

Time-restricted eating helps people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control blood sugar

AI shows promise in predicting type 2 diabetes but faces hurdles for clinical use

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

Study: Extending diabetic eye screen to 2 years could risk critical treatment delays and sight loss

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

Diabetes complications linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer recurrence and death

CT-measured VAT volume key in assessing diabetes risk in prediabetic individuals

Can strawberries mitigate Alzheimer's risk? Recent study suggests a possibility

Novel GLP-1 receptor agonists offer hope for long-lasting diabetes treatment

Hormone levels tied to metabolic health in obesity

Does adding sugar to coffee and tea impact your lifespan? 32-year study reveals surprising results

18 million British adults at risk of developing diabetes, analysis finds

Do peripheral artery disease risk factors impact men and women differently?

Eating two servings of red meat per week may raise type 2 diabetes risk

Study compares two widely used statins for treating patients with coronary artery disease

Migrants face greater risk of inferior care for type 2 diabetes, Denmark study shows

Study sheds light on how NAD+ levels decline with age in the ovaries, affecting fertility

Microscale device for eye implantation may be used in the treatment of diabetes

Combining voice technology with AI can be a major step forward in diabetes detection

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