Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

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Study suggests that long-COVID is associated with physical inactivity

In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports journal, researchers in Brazil assessed the association between post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (PASC) and physical inactivity.

9 Jan 2023

Machine learning can predict the risk for poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes

The risk for poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes can be predicted with confidence by using machine learning methods, a new study from Finland finds.

9 Jan 2023

UCD HealthTech spin-out raises €525,000 to launch a 12-month weight management program

Beyondbmi, a University College Dublin (UCD) HealthTech spin-out company supported by NovaUCD, has announced closing a €525,000 pre-seed funding round, advised by CKS Finance.

9 Jan 2023

The attitudes of women with a new diagnosis of gestational diabetes to the required lifestyle changes

A recent study evaluated the attitudes of women newly diagnosed with GDM towards the required lifestyle changes, particularly regarding diet and exercise.

9 Jan 2023

A need for more research on how lifestyle interventions could help high-risk pregnant populations

The prevalence of chronic hypertension (CH) and type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased considerably in the pregnant population over the recent decades. Notably, the percentage of its occurrence has continued to rise due to increasing rates of obesity and advances in maternal age. Obesity is a key risk factor influencing CH or DM/T2DM.

5 Jan 2023

Research findings open the door to new strategies for promoting muscle function during aging

Proven to protect against a wide array of diseases, exercise may be the most powerful anti-aging intervention known to science.

5 Jan 2023

Current research on gut microbial modulation with culinary herbs and spices

An article published in Food Chemistry elaborated on the health benefits of culinary herbs and spices.

5 Jan 2023

Mediterranean diet may benefit health in part by incorporating moderate wine consumption

Many public health warnings have been issued against alcohol consumption, even in small quantities, though the evidence for such strict limits is controversial. The current study, published in the MDPI journal Nutrients, is a narrative review focused on clearing up some of the confusion associated with alcoholic drinks.

4 Jan 2023

Researchers discover novel candidate drug targets for advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Using the latest technologies - including both single-nuclear sequencing of mice and human liver tissue and advanced 3D glass imaging of mice to characterize key scar-producing liver cells - researchers have uncovered novel candidate drug targets for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

4 Jan 2023

How do parents respond to messages that discourage soda, encourage water or both?

A recent study found that messaging campaigns discouraging the consumption of unhealthy beverages were more promising than those promoting healthy drinks among parents in the United States.

4 Jan 2023

The relationship between metabolic disease and alternations in lipid homeostasis

Researchers assessed the function of lipids in metabolic diseases.

4 Jan 2023

The metabolic links between diet-induced changes in the gut and NASH

Scientists reviewed the metabolic association between diet-induced alterations in the gut and NASH

4 Jan 2023

Age-related macular degeneration reported to confer higher risk of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection

Recent evidence has emerged to suggest that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a clinical risk factor for increased risk for infection and mortality.

3 Jan 2023

Study reveals novel role of PPARγ acetylation in macrophages in impairing adipose tissue function

As a chronic pro-inflammatory disease, obesity is closely associated with the development of various diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancers. Obesity is now a major concern for public health.

30 Dec 2022

Xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can lower blood glucose levels after eating, study shows

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common lifestyle disease that is prevalent worldwide. It can often lead to complications, such as diseases of the heart, and increased risk of death, but preventive measures, such as a healthy diet, can reduce these risks.

27 Dec 2022

Japanese study reveals increase in incidence rates of renal replacement therapy attributed to nephrosclerosis

A new Japanese study reveals that the age-standardized incidence rates of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) due to chronic glomerulonephritis and diabetic nephropathy has decreased, while rates due to nephrosclerosis have increased considerably between 2006 and 2020.

23 Dec 2022

PCOS increases risk of pancreatic cancer

A new study in confirms that a history of polycystic ovarian syndrome increases a patient’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

21 Dec 2022

Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day linked to cardiovascular disease mortality among people with severe hypertension

Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among people with severe high blood pressure (160/100 mm Hg or higher) but not people with high blood pressure not considered severe, according to research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

21 Dec 2022

Patient satisfaction associated with completion of metabolic or bariatric surgery

Patients who are satisfied with their physicians are more likely to follow through with metabolic or bariatric surgery (MBS) regardless of racial or ethnic group, according to a study led by researchers at UTHealth Houston.

19 Dec 2022

Metformin use associated with lower risk of joint replacement in people with type 2 diabetes

Osteoarthritis is a common chronic condition that usually causes joint pain and can be severe enough to require knee and hip replacements.

19 Dec 2022

Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

Latest Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

Study suggests that long-COVID is associated with physical inactivity

Machine learning can predict the risk for poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes

UCD HealthTech spin-out raises €525,000 to launch a 12-month weight management program

The attitudes of women with a new diagnosis of gestational diabetes to the required lifestyle changes

A need for more research on how lifestyle interventions could help high-risk pregnant populations

Research findings open the door to new strategies for promoting muscle function during aging

Current research on gut microbial modulation with culinary herbs and spices

Mediterranean diet may benefit health in part by incorporating moderate wine consumption

Researchers discover novel candidate drug targets for advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

How do parents respond to messages that discourage soda, encourage water or both?

The relationship between metabolic disease and alternations in lipid homeostasis

The metabolic links between diet-induced changes in the gut and NASH

Age-related macular degeneration reported to confer higher risk of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study reveals novel role of PPARγ acetylation in macrophages in impairing adipose tissue function

Xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can lower blood glucose levels after eating, study shows

Japanese study reveals increase in incidence rates of renal replacement therapy attributed to nephrosclerosis

PCOS increases risk of pancreatic cancer

Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day linked to cardiovascular disease mortality among people with severe hypertension

Patient satisfaction associated with completion of metabolic or bariatric surgery

Metformin use associated with lower risk of joint replacement in people with type 2 diabetes

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