Diabetes

Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism—the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food people eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition where the body fails to utilize the ingested glucose properly. This could be due to lack of the hormone insulin or because the insulin that is available is not working effectively.

COVID-19 and Diabetes

What Causes Diabetes?

Diabetes Pathophysiology

Diabetes Diagnosis

Diabetes Screening

Diabetes Management

History of Diabetes

Diabetes Complications

Diabetes Symptoms

Diabetes Types

How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

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The Risks of Prediabetes

Diabetic Foot Problems

Diabetes and Skin Problems

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

Can I reverse my prediabetes naturally

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

Alcohol and Diabetes

Diabetes in Men

Diabetes in Men versus Women

Diabetes Risk Factors

Supplements for Diabetes

Low Sugar Foods for Diabetes

What is HbA1c?

Diabetes and Wound Healing

What is HbA1C Testing?

Adiponectin and Diabetes

Diabetes and Periodontitis

Red Blood Cell Morphology Changes in Diabetes

Diabetes and Sleep

Diabetes and Vision

Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes

What is a Diabetic Coma?

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

Cause of Diabetic Coma

Diabetic Coma Treatments

Causes of Foot Pain

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

Animals That Can Detect Hypoglycemia

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes

Diabetic Mastopathy: Complication of Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis

Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

Diabetes and Pregnancy

The Future of Diabetes Treatment

Research into a Cure for Diabetes

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetes

What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

Trailblazing Discoveries: The Top 5 Diabetes Research Breakthroughs of 2023

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

Harnessing the Power of AI: Predicting Diabetes Onset Before It Strikes

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Whether a smartphone application (app) for maintaining personal health records encouraged physical activity, improved step counts, and glycemic control.

6 May 2024

New study shows age, sex, race crucial for predicting mortality risks in older adults

Study finds that the LS7 and LE8 scores predict all-cause and cardiovascular mortality with similar efficacy in the overall U.S. population. However, the PCE score is better at predicting mortality in individuals aged 40 to 79.

5 May 2024

Long-term impact of COVID-19 on body composition explored

COVID-19 may also affect body composition, even in those who did not acquire the infection.

5 May 2024

High-fat diet accelerates aging-related memory loss in rats

Study found that a high-fat diet exacerbates age-related cognitive decline in rats, even when microglia cells are removed from the equation, suggesting other pathways may play a role.

5 May 2024

Natural compounds in gut microbiome show promise for inflammation treatment

Researchers at the University of Toronto have found naturally occurring compounds in the gut that can be harnessed to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of digestive issues.

3 May 2024

New method monitors pediatric diabetes patients' health with breath sampling

A special bag is all that is needed to sample the air exhaled by hospitalized children. Scientists have been able to use this new, non-invasive method to monitor young diabetes patients.

3 May 2024

High blood pressure in youth linked to elevated risk of heart conditions

Youth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including stroke and heart attack, according to a new study.

3 May 2024

Inflammatory disease not major risk factors for severe COVID-19, focus on comorbidities urged

Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs).

3 May 2024

Inulin fiber exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

Inulin, a type of fiber found in certain plant-based foods and fiber supplements, causes inflammation in the gut and exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease in a preclinical model, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

2 May 2024

Anger damages blood vessel function, raising heart disease risk

A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that provoked anger, but not sadness or anxiety, acutely impairs endothelial function, shedding light on the link between anger and cardiovascular events.

2 May 2024

Study finds social and psychological factors fuel teen cravings for ultra-processed foods during screen time

A recent study explores how adolescents perceive and consume ultra-processed foods during screen time, revealing the strong influence of social, environmental, and psychological factors on these behaviors.

2 May 2024

Do flavonoids enhance cognitive function?

A recent study in Nutrients links flavonoid intake to improved cognitive function, though findings indicate further research is needed to understand its impact across diverse populations.

2 May 2024

Global research offers insights about health burden disparities between genders

Globally, there are substantial differences between females and males (aged 10 and older) when it comes to health, with limited progress in bridging these health gaps over the past 30 years, according to a new study examining the disparities in the 20 leading causes of disease burden between females and males, across ages and regions, published in The Lancet Public Health journal.

2 May 2024

Columbia researchers uncover brain's ability to control inflammation

The brain can direct the immune system to an unexpected degree, capable of detecting, ramping up and tamping down inflammation, shows a new study in mice from researchers at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute.

2 May 2024

Study uncovers causal genetic variant strongly associated with childhood obesity

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified a causal genetic variant strongly associated with childhood obesity.

2 May 2024

High testosterone levels in older men associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

Researchers investigated whether higher endogenous testosterone levels increase atrial fibrillation (AF) risk among healthy older males.

2 May 2024

ELRIG UK announces Profs Ijeoma Uchegbu and Marcus Schindler as keynote speakers at Drug Discovery 2024

Drug Discovery 2024: Connecting Minds, Transforming Science, Empowering Community will take place at ExCeL London from 2–3 October.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 2 May 2024

Yokogawa helps to revolutionize the field of single-cell lipidomics

Yokogawa Electric Corporation's latest single-cell analysis solution, the Single Cellome™ System SS2000, has been featured in an article published in the high-profile journal Analytical Chemistry regarding groundbreaking work conducted by researchers at the University of Surrey in the emerging field of single-cell lipidomics.

From Yokogawa Electric Corporation 2 May 2024

New drug candidate reverses obesity in mice by transforming liver metabolism

A mitochondrial transcription inhibitor (IMT) shifted metabolism in high-fat diet mice toward fatty acid oxidation, leading to weight loss, reduced liver fat, and improved glucose tolerance.

1 May 2024

Brief episode of anger may negatively impact blood vessels' ability to relax

A brief episode of anger triggered by remembering past experiences may negatively impact the blood vessels' ability to relax, which is essential for proper blood flow, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

1 May 2024