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Tag: Type 2 Diabetes
Intensive Blood Pressure Treatment May Help Some Middle-Aged Women
Investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai and colleagues report that women with Type 2 diabetes diagnosed with hypertension before age 50 may benefit from intensive blood pressure treatment.
Genetics predict type 2 diabetes risk and disparities in childhood cancer survivors
Learn how ancestry changes genetic risk variants’ impact on type 2 diabetes in childhood cancer survivors & alkylating agent exposure magnifies diabetes risk.
American College of Physicians issues clinical recommendations for newer pharmacological treatments of adults with Type 2 diabetes
A new guideline from the American College of Physicians (ACP) offers clinical recommendations for the use of newer pharmacological treatments of adults with Type 2 diabetes.
This Outdated Diabetes Drug Still Has Something to Offer
Researchers from UC San Diego have discovered the biochemical workings of an old-fashioned diabetes drug, and it’s helping them develop new, safer alternatives.
New study shows effect of socio-economic factors—housing, food, neighborhood—to predict diabetic patients’ risk of heart failure
A recent study by Case Western Reserve University used national data from U.S. military veterans with diabetes to validate and modify a widely accepted model used to predict the risk of heart failure in diabetic patients.
Heavy Alcohol Use May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Middle-aged Adults
Heavy alcohol use may increase middle-aged adults’ risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to research to be presented this week at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California. The Summit is the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society (APS).
Resistant Starch Could Help Combat Leading Cause of End-stage Kidney Failure
Combining a low dose of blood pressure medication with a higher intake of dietary-resistant starch might help stave off diabetic kidney disease, according to results from a new animal study. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit.
L-Nutra’s Groundbreaking Study Revolutionizes Type 2 Diabetes Management Through Fasting Mimicking Nutrition Technology
Today, L-Nutra, the premier nutri-technology company, unveiled the results of a pioneering clinical trial, published in Diabetologia, which aims to redefine the approach to managing Type 2 Diabetes.
Study Shows Bariatric Surgery Provides Superior Long-Term Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in Patients with Obesity
Research by Cleveland Clinic and three other U.S. medical centers has found that bariatric surgery provides better long-term control of blood glucose levels in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, compared with medical therapy.
Insulin resistance in shift workers not affected by melatonin treatment
Melatonin treatment does not affect the insulin resistance or the glucose tolerance of night shift workers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University Medical Centre Hamburg. Melatonin treatment does, however, significantly improve the sleep quality of those working shifts.
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.
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.
New weight loss medication may help lower blood pressure in adults with obesity
DALLAS, Feb. 5, 2024 —The new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for nearly 500 adults with obesity who took the medication for about eight months, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.
Disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity
Disrupted function of “cleaning cells” in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while others do not.
High insulin levels directly linked to pancreatic cancer
First detailed explanation of why people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of pancreatic cancer
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…
Children with prediabetes and obesity may be more likely to progress to diabetes
A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study highlights how to identify children at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and strategies for prevention, such as anti-obesity or anti-diabetes medication and lifestyle changes.
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.
Primary care intervention reduces hypoglycemia risk from type 2 diabetes overtreatment in older adults
A newly published quality improvement study shows how a simple intervention by health care providers reduced the number of older adult patients with type 2 diabetes at risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) by almost 50% and led to de-escalation of diabetes medications that cause hypoglycemia in 20% of patients.
Hispanic Heritage Month and type 2 diabetes impact on Hispanic/Latinx people
During National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), University of Chicago Medicine primary care physician Dr. Arshiya Baig is available to discuss the disproportionate impact of type 2 diabetes on Hispanic/Latinx communities in the United States. More than…
Endocrinologist and chair of the UCLA Department of Medicine Dr. E. Dale Abel available on use of orforglipron for weight control
Endocrinologist and chair of the UCLA Department of Medicine Dr. E. Dale Abel available on use of orforglipron for weight control In a New England Journal of Medicine editorial Dr. E. Dale Abel highlights results from a phase 2 trial…
Researchers at UC Irvine issue a warning that GLP-1RA’s may be dangerous for children
A team of clinicians, exercise scientists, pharmaceutical scholars, ethicists, and behavioral experts at the University of California, Irvine, outlined their concerns that the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA’s) to treat childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes may have unintended and adverse consequences for children’s health.
SLU Research: Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Undiagnosed Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes in Young Men
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is more common in older individuals with long-term Type 2 diabetes.
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.
Type 2 diabetes is associated with hospital stays for a wide range of medical conditions but, in people diagnosed at a young age, mental health disorders are the biggest contributing factor
Type 2 diabetes is associated with hospital stays for a wide range of medical conditions but, in people diagnosed at a young age, mental health disorders are the biggest contributing factor ##### In your coverage, please use this URL to…
VUMC receives $28 million to lead national study of COVID-diabetes link
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have received a four-year, $28 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, to study the relationship between COVID-19 and diabetes.
Study provides new insights into Type 2 diabetes
New insights into the underlying mechanisms of Type 2 diabetes and novel potential therapeutic targets for the disease were revealed in a recent study.
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.
Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity
People who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
UCSF Internal Medicine Specialist to be Celebrated for Diabetes Epidemiology Research
Alka M. Kanaya, MD, UC San Francisco primary care physician and researcher, is being recognized with the 2023 Kelly West Award for Outstanding Achievement in Epidemiology from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The award recognizes significant contributions to the field of diabetes epidemiology.
Type 2 diabetes increased among youth during and after COVID-19 pandemic
The number of children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes continued to rise in the year following the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.
Breastfeeding may help mothers avoid type 2 diabetes
Breastfeeding can improve the number of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and increase insulin sensitivity in mothers, helping to protect them against type 2 diabetes in later years, suggests a mice study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.
Alcohol drinking cut in half with diabetes medication
Semaglutide is sold under brand names such as Ozempic. Since this medication was also approved for the treatment of obesity, demand has increased, which has resulted in difficulties in procuring the drug in recent times.
Sea cucumbers: the marine delicacy that can deter diabetes
They’re a marine delicacy loved across Asia, but the humble sea cucumber is also proving to be a key ingredient in preventing diabetes, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease
One-third of adults in the U.S. with Type 2 diabetes may have symptomless or undetected cardiovascular disease.
Afternoon Exercise Linked with Greater Improvements in Blood Sugar Levels for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90-95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle interventions, such as a healthy diet and a regular physical activity program, are methods to manage diabetes.
Rural patients with diabetes experience worse health outcomes than urban patients
Mayo Clinic researchers conducted a study within their health care system to identify factors associated with quality of care among rural and urban patients with diabetes. The study evaluated patient attainment of a five-component diabetic care metric, known as the D5 metric.
New algorithm can predict diabetic kidney disease
Researchers from Sanford Burnham Prebys and the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed a computational approach to predict whether a person with type 2 diabetes will develop kidney disease. The findings could help doctors prevent or better manage kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
Risk of developing type 2 diabetes displayed in early pregnancy blood samples
Researchers from the University of Turku in Finland discovered that women who developed prediabetes after pregnancy had aberrations already in their early pregnancy blood serum metabolomic profile.
Tomorrow’s Prevention,Today!
Centers of Wellness for Urban Women Presents Free Webinar “How to beat diabetes with a plant-based diet and physical fitness” in conjunction with April Defeat Diabetes Month
New test could help identify type 2 diabetes risk
Analysing changes to DNA in the blood can improve the ability to predict a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes within a decade.
Fasting diet reduces risk markers of type 2 diabetes
A fasting diet which focuses on eating early in the day could be the key to reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, following the largest study in the world to date.
Dim lights before bedtime to reduce risk of gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus is a common pregnancy complication with significant health risks for both mother and offspring
Naturally occurring peptide may tackle the ‘root cause’ of obesity-related conditions
Research published today shows that a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM could provide a revolutionary approach to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related diseases such as hepatic steatosis (fatty liver).
Incidence Rates of Diabetes Continue to Increase in Children, Young Adults
New findings from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine confirm that the rates of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes continue to increase in children and young adults. Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic children and young adults also had higher incidence rates of diabetes.
Women with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes May Improve Vascular Insulin Resistance through Weight Loss
Article title: Impact of sex and diet-induced weight loss on vascular insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes Authors: Camila Manrique-Acevedo, Rogerio Nogueira Soares, James A. Smith, Lauren K. Park, Katherine Burr, Francisco I. Ramirez-Perez, Neil J. McMillan, Larissa Ferreira-Santos, Neekun…