UIC researchers examine how arsenic affects development of diabetes
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 UIC researchers examine how arsenic affects development of diabetesUIC researchers examine how arsenic affects development of diabetes
 
A five-year, $2.7 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences will help researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago answer basic questions about the role of arsenic in the development of diabetes and examine the mechanisms by which selenoproteins - found in the human body in 25 different forms - counter the effects of arsenic.
 
   Study highlights need to focus on healthcare transition period in young patients with type 2 diabetesStudy highlights need to focus on healthcare transition period in young patients with type 2 diabetes
 
Youth-onset type 2 diabetes is increasing globally as a result of pediatric obesity. A new study in Diabetic Medicine shows that young adults with type 2 diabetes have substantially worse blood sugar control and loss to follow-up during healthcare transition from pediatric to adult health systems. This is the first study of healthcare transition effects in youth-onset type 2 diabetes.
 
   Many patients show CKD signs prior to diabetes diagnosisMany patients show CKD signs prior to diabetes diagnosis
 
Many patients who will later be diagnosed with diabetes show signs of chronic kidney disease (CKD) even before their diabetes diagnosis, according to a study by researchers with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and VA MidSouth Healthcare Network.
 
 Study finds low rates of preconception counseling among women of childbearing age with diabetes
 
Study finds low rates of preconception counseling among women of childbearing age with diabetesNot enough women of childbearing age who have diabetes are receiving the recommended preconception counseling, a new study suggests.
 
 
 High-energy breakfast leads to better diabetes control and weight loss
 
High-energy breakfast leads to better diabetes control and weight lossIn patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, a meal schedule that includes a high-energy breakfast promotes weight loss, improves diabetes and decreases the need for insulin, new research from Israel reports.
 
 
 Diabetes Patients – How to Treat or Avoid Charcot Foot
 
Diabetes Patients – How to Treat or Avoid Charcot FootRehab My Patient offer treatment advise and solutions to avoid diabetic foot.
 
 
 Healthcare Apps: Closing the Gap Between Doctors and Diabetes Patients
 
Healthcare Apps: Closing the Gap Between Doctors and Diabetes PatientsLiva Healthcare is an innovative digital health coaching platform for scalable lifestyle and disease management. In the Liva digital healthcare app, a patient is given a healthcare professional coach to help them change their lifestyle or live with their disease.
 
 
 Hypoglycemia poses unaddressed threat to type 2 diabetes patients
 
Hypoglycemia poses unaddressed threat to type 2 diabetes patientsNew research from the Endocrine Society and Avalere Health finds that clinicians lack the resources to identify, assess and manage patients who are at a high risk of developing hypoglycemia, or episodes of dangerously low blood sugar.
 
 
 Protein pathways linked to heart disease, diabetic complications identified in patients with diabetes
 
Protein pathways linked to heart disease, diabetic complications identified in patients with diabetesProtein pathways that are closely linked to changes in both triglyceride and hemoglobin A1c levels in diabetic patients have been identified in new research by the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.
 
 
 Telediabetes program improves blood sugar control for veterans
 
Telediabetes program improves blood sugar control for veteransA telehealth program for diabetes self-management not only shortens the wait to talk to a physician specialist versus an in-person visit but also results in patients with type 2 diabetes having comparable improvements in blood glucose (sugar) control to patients receiving traditional care, a study conducted in veterans finds.
 
 
 Researchers uncover four microRNAs as potential biomarkers for atrial fibrillation
 
Researchers uncover four microRNAs as potential biomarkers for atrial fibrillationAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that causes an irregular, and often rapid, heart rate. It increases the risk of developing strokes, heart failure, and even dementia. Although it can be associated with aging, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart valve problems, etc, about one-third of patients with AF have no symptoms until they suffer a stroke.
 
 
 Subset of immune cells critical for ensuring healthy weight gain, study shows
 
Subset of immune cells critical for ensuring healthy weight gain, study showsObesity and its negative impacts on health - including metabolic syndrome, type-2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular complications - are a global pandemic (Taubes, 2009).
 
 
 The Importance of Dietary Fiber
 
The Importance of Dietary FiberThis article describes the importance of dietary fiber in reducing the risk of a variety of diseases, specifically diabetes and pre-diabetes type 2.
 
 
 Passion Fruit Health Benefits
 
Passion Fruit Health BenefitsModern lifestyle diseases, such as obesity and metabolic syndrome (MS), may lead to many complications, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease. They also accelerate the aging processes. Appropriate dietary interventions may help to regulate glucose and energy metabolism, and thus improve the outcome for affected individuals.