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UrduHundreds of novel ingredients never encountered by human physiology are now found in nearly 60 percent of the average adult’s diet and nearly 70 percent of children’s diets in the U.S. An emerging health hazard is the unprecedented consumption of these ultra-processed foods in the standard American diet. This may be the new “silent” killer, as was unrecognized high blood pressure in previous decades.
Tag: Diabetes
Newly discovered genetic markers help pinpoint diabetes risks, complications
UMass Amherst researcher co-leads worldwide efforts to understand how genetic variants are linked with disease to develop new drugs and treatments.
Giant step forward to help treat chronic wounds that affect millions
A team of international scientists has developed a more effective treatment for chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics or silver-based dressings, but an ionized gas called plasma.
High out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes
Diabetes care providers should account for impacts caused by financial insecurity, researchers suggest
Gastric Bypass Improves Long-Term Diabetes Remission, Even After Weight Recurrence
Adults who have obesity and Type 2 diabetes are much more likely to see their diabetes stay in remission if they undergo gastric bypass surgery rather than sleeve gastrectomy, even after regaining weight, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).
Type 2 Diabetes Alters the Behavior of Discs in the Vertebral Column
Type 2 diabetes alters the behavior of discs in the vertebral column, making them stiffer, and also causes the discs to change shape earlier than normal.
Postpartum heart risk: Tips for young moms who may be unaware of long-term dangers
Young women with healthy hearts may be unaware they face elevated risks of developing heart disorders after becoming pregnant. Even worse, the issue may go undetected for years after giving birth because symptoms may mimic those of pregnancy. Dr. Rina…
Males born to obese mothers more likely to suffer health issues as adults
Males born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including liver disease and diabetes.
Nicolas Musi, MD, Named Inaugural Cypres Chair in Diabetes Research
Nicolas Musi, MD, studies a spectrum of age-related disorders that can impact a healthy lifespan.
UNC Hospitals Performs First Domino Liver Transplant in Decades
Chirag Desai, MD, FACS, an abdominal organ transplant and hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgeon at UNC Hospitals, performed a “domino” liver transplant, which helped two patients from a single donor without splitting a liver.
Weight loss intervention in people with type 2 diabetes influences cancer-associated proteins
A weight loss intervention in people with type 2 diabetes was found to alter levels of cancer-related proteins, according to the findings of a new University of Bristol-led study.
Dexamethasone Implants Could Preserve Vision Longer for Diabetic Macular Edema Patients
Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a significant complication of diabetes, often leading to vision loss. A recent review paper published in the journal MDPI provides evidence-based recommendations on using intravitreal dexamethasone implants (DEX) for treating DME.
Study provides preliminary evidence in favor of a new type 1 diabetes treatment
A new study led by researchers at UChicago Medicine and Indiana University suggests that an existing drug could be repurposed to treat type 1 diabetes, potentially reducing dependence on insulin.
Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes
More weight lost among people who fasted, compared to calorie restriction
Research finds potential target for cardiovascular disease in diabetes
Targeting NETs could reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke for diabetic patients
Physician Dispels Myths and Shares Insight Ahead of American Diabetes Month
More than 37 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, with another 8.5 million believed to be living with the condition undiagnosed. In addition, 38 percent of the United States adult population is estimated to have prediabetes, a serious condition…
Does diabetes affect the survival of individuals with colorectal cancer?
Study reveals a link between complicated diabetes and a higher risk of death
High Pregnancy Weight Gain Tied to Higher Risk of Later Death
Findings from 50 years of data highlighted the health risks when more weight is gained in pregnancy than recommended, especially when it comes to heart disease- and diabetes-related mortality
Eye implant may be used to treat 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
NUS scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore has engineered an innovative magnetic wound-healing gel that promises to heal diabetic wounds three times faster, reduce the rates of recurrence, and in turn, lower the incidents of limb amputations.
The innovative magnetic hydrogel, which contains skin cells for healing as well as magnetic particles, takes a comprehensive ‘all-in-one’ approach to wound healing, accelerating the process on several fronts. To maximise therapeutic results, a wireless external magnetic device is used to activate skin cells and accelerate the wound healing process. A patent has been filed for this innovation.
Paro Cardíaco: Hispanos y Latinos con Enfermedad Renal en Alto Riesgo
Los hispanos y latinos con enfermedad renal crónica corren un riesgo significativo de sufrir un paro cardíaco repentino, de acuerdo a un nuevo estudio del Smidt Heart Institute en Cedars-Sinai.
Cardiac Arrest: Hispanics, Latinos With Kidney Disease at High Risk
Hispanics and Latinos with chronic kidney disease are at significant risk for suffering from sudden cardiac arrest, according to a new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai.
Digital Health Tools for Diabetes Management and Virtual Musculoskeletal Care to Undergo Independent Evaluation
The Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) announced today that its initial assessments will focus on remote patient monitoring (RPM) for diabetes management and virtual musculoskeletal care.
Integrated chronic care in Africa can improve outcomes and save money
Across Africa about two million premature deaths each year are caused by the effects of diabetes and hypertension.
Pregnant women offered new hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment
Researchers at University of Galway have taken a significant step forward in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus after a clinical trial involving pregnant women provided new hope for expectant mothers suffering the condition.
Hispanics Are Being Impacted By Diabetes and Kidney Disease
Paula Duran, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, answers the most common patient questions and reacts to the latest medical research impacting the Hispanic population. Why do Hispanics have a high incidence of diabetes and subsequent kidney disease? Is…
Type 2 diabetes diagnosis at age 30 can reduce life expectancy by up to 14 years
An individual diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 30 years could see their life expectancy fall by as much as 14 years, an international team of researchers has warned.
Van Andel Institute scientist awarded $2.9 million to tackle insulin resistance, a driver of Type 2 diabetes
Nick Burton, Ph.D., has earned a five-year, nearly $2.9 million New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health Common Fund to find new ways to fix or prevent insulin resistance, a key driver of Type 2 diabetes.
UCI launches innovative initiative to address diabetes in the Latinx community
Orange, Calif. — The University of California, Irvine has launched an initiative to address the toll diabetes takes on Orange County’s Latinx community and ensure greater well-being for a population that is disproportionately affected by the disease.
Pharmacist-led intervention can improve medication adherence among Latinos with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes control can significantly improve for Latinos when a pharmacist implements an intervention that addresses these patients’ barriers to medication adherence.
Wearable devices show who may need more help managing diabetes
A new Dartmouth study in the journal Science Advances suggests that how well people with diabetes manage their blood sugar depends on their experience with the condition and their overall success in controlling their glucose levels, as well as on the season and time of day.
Almost 4 in 10 adults with type 1 diabetes are not diagnosed until after age 30
A brief research report including more than 900 adults with type 1 diabetes found that 37 percent, or nearly 4 in 10 participants, were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after age 30. Age of diagnosis was higher for men and racial minority adults. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Once-weekly insulin icodec with dosing guide app showed superior HbA1c reduction versus once-daily insulin in phase 3a trial
In the Phase 3a ONWARDS 5 randomized trial, once-weekly insulin icodec titrated with a dosing guide app demonstrated superior reduction in HbA1c levels and similarly low hypoglycemia rates compared with once-daily insulin. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight, boosts muscle activity in mice
A new drug encourages weight loss and increases endurance by making the body act like it is exercising.
An implantable device could enable injection-free control of diabetes
One promising approach to treating Type 1 diabetes is implanting pancreatic islet cells that can produce insulin when needed, which can free patients from giving themselves frequent insulin injections.
Self-reported “night owls” more likely to have unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, significantly increased diabetes risk
A study of more than 60,000 middle-aged nurses found that people with an evening chronotype, or a circadian preference to feel energetic later in the day, experienced an increased risk for diabetes and were more likely to report unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, such as smoking, poor sleep and physical inactivity, compared with persons with a morning chronotype.
COVID-19 and Type 1 Diabetes: Researchers Find an Increase in Islet Autoimmunity in Young Children Who Had a Sars-CoV-2 Infection
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease leading to an impaired glucose metabolism and requires life-long administration of insulin. While the cause of the autoimmunity reaction is still unclear, viral infections in young children are proposed to be critical environmental factors leading to type 1 diabetes.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Cedars-Sinai Experts Available to Discuss Safety, Benefits of Using Medications to Lose Weight
The science is unclear on exactly why an increasingly popular new class of federally approved diabetes and obesity medications work, but they do know that they are effective at helping people lose weight.
Endocrine Society honors endocrinology field’s leaders with 2024 Laureate Awards
The Endocrine Society today announced it has chosen 14 leading endocrinologists as winners of its prestigious 2024 Laureate Awards, the top honors in the field.
UC San Diego Health Nationally Recognized for Stroke and Diabetes Care
American Heart Association honors UC San Diego Health with multiple awards for its commitment to treating patients with heart disease and stroke.
Diabetes linked to functional and structural brain changes through MRI
A new study finds that the longer a person has type 2 diabetes, the more likely they may be to experience changes in brain structure. MRI results, researchers say, indicate the negative effects longstanding diabetes may have on brain health outcomes and emphasize the importance of preventing early onset type 2 diabetes.
Baylor Scott & White Health Again the Most-Awarded Health System in Texas for Clinical Care and Patient Experience
Baylor Scott & White Health once again leads the state of Texas in the number of accolades earned in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospitals, released today. A total of 26 Baylor Scott & White hospitals were recognized, including four facilities with a nationally ranked specialty – more than any other health system in Texas.
Baylor Scott & White Health Again the Most-Awarded Not-for-Profit Health System in Texas for Clinical Care and Patient Experience
Baylor Scott & White Health once again leads the state of Texas in the number of accolades earned in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospitals, released today. A total of 26 Baylor Scott & White hospitals were recognized, including four facilities with a nationally ranked specialty – more than any other health system in Texas.
UC San Diego Health Ranks No. 1 in San Diego, Makes National Honor Roll
U.S. News & World Report ranks 10 medical and surgical specialties at UC San Diego Health among the nation’s best.
Study looks at Achilles’ heel of insulin pump technology
A study of insulin pumps shows that repeated use sometimes results in pump sites becoming fibrotic, irritated and less effective at delivering insulin.
Is Snacking Bad for Your Health? It Depends on What and When You Eat
In a new study involving more than 1,000 people, researchers examined whether snacking affects health and if the quality of snack foods matters.
What is the Best Dieting Strategy for People with Type 2 Diabetes?
A new randomized controlled study of people with type 2 diabetes showed that study participants who restricted eating to between noon and 8 p.m. daily lost more weight than those who reduced their overall calorie intake by counting calories.
One pill doesn’t fit all: cholesterol study reveals effects on lung function and brain size
The first study in the world to compare cholesterol-lowering medications on a range of diseases has good and bad news for more than 200 million people.
NIH awards $3M to Wayne State to impact Black youth with type 1 diabetes
A Wayne State University School of Medicine professor has received a $3 million award from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health to develop an intervention aimed at improving health outcomes in Black youth with type 1 diabetes.
Neurons that track, regulate blood-sugar levels are found
Understanding how this blood-sugar detection system works and how these neurocircuits operate would give researchers and doctors greater insights into how our brains regulate our blood sugar and, perhaps, how to target them therapeutically to treat metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity, according to the study authors.