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UrduCORVALLIS, Ore. – Compounds from hops may combat metabolic syndrome by changing the gut microbiome and altering the metabolism of acids produced in the liver, new research at Oregon State University suggests. The findings, published in Molecular Nutrition and Food…
Tag: Type 2 Diabetes
Wearable sweat sensor detects gout-causing compounds
There are numerous things to dislike about going to the doctor: Paying a copay, sitting in the waiting room, out-of-date magazines, sick people coughing without covering their mouths. For many, though, the worst thing about a doctor’s visit is getting…
Hops compounds help with metabolic syndrome while reducing microbiome diversity
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Compounds from hops may combat metabolic syndrome by changing the gut microbiome and altering the metabolism of acids produced in the liver, new research at Oregon State University suggests. The findings, published in Molecular Nutrition and Food…
UTSA to unlock the power of sulfur in future drug design
Organosulfur compounds are widely present in our bodies and the natural environment. They are found in onions, shallots and even cauliflower. Medical research finds that when consumed, they can protect against cancer, heart disease and even diabetes. There is also…
Little-known protein appears to play important role in obesity and metabolic disease
The recently discovered protein is normally abundant in fat; without it, the body struggles to manage glucose and insulin
DDT linked to higher risk of diabetes among Asian Indian immigrants to US
Prior exposure to pollutant may explain higher rate of diabetes among Indian immigrants
People with type 1 diabetes struggle with blood sugar control despite CGMs
Researchers discover some CGM alarm settings can identify dangerous blood sugar levels earlier
NIH awards Cleveland Clinic $12 M to study link between gut microbes, heart disease
Stanley Hazen, M.D., Ph.D., Mark Brown, Ph.D., and their teams will continue to study the role of microbial pathways and cardiometabolic diseases
People with type 1 diabetes struggle with blood sugar control despite CGMs
Researchers discover some CGM alarm settings can identify dangerous blood sugar levels earlier
NIH awards Cleveland Clinic $12 M to study link between gut microbes, heart disease
Stanley Hazen, M.D., Ph.D., Mark Brown, Ph.D., and their teams will continue to study the role of microbial pathways and cardiometabolic diseases
15-year study finds treatment gaps exist for patients with peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a progressive and life-threatening form of atherosclerosis that narrows the arteries serving the legs, arms, chest, and abdominal organs. It affects more than 8.5 million people in the United States, including 10 to 20 percent…
Clearing damaged cells out of the body helps heal diabetics’ blood vessels
Research published today in Experimental Physiology shows that ramping up one of the body’s waste disposal system, called autophagy, helps heal the blood vessels of diabetics. Complications with blood vessels (known as vascular complications) are major risk factors for morbidity…
Life experience critical for managing Type 2 diabetes
A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that age plays a critical role in the well-being of people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, with younger patients more susceptible to psychological distress resulting in worse health outcomes. “We…
Singapore-led global diabetes study showcased at prestigious kidney research forum
World’s foremost society of kidney specialists highlights Singapore-led DYNAMO study that aims to improve understanding of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) complications and reduce DKD prevalence in Singapore by 30 per cent over 5 years
Researchers discover a new way in which insulin interacts with its receptor
Since the discovery of insulin nearly 100 years ago, scientists have explored how it interacts with its receptor with the goal of improving the ability of therapeutic insulins to mimic the way insulin works in the body. In a new…
Digital data and AI to improve the lives of people with diabetes
Until now, medical doctors have used biomarkers to determine the health status of people with diabetes (PWDs). These markers measure the blood glucose level or glycated haemoglobin. As such, they cannot predict exactly how the disease will progress over months,…
Singapore-led global diabetes study showcased at prestigious kidney research forum
World’s foremost society of kidney specialists highlights Singapore-led DYNAMO study that aims to improve understanding of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) complications and reduce DKD prevalence in Singapore by 30 per cent over 5 years
Researchers discover a new way in which insulin interacts with its receptor
Since the discovery of insulin nearly 100 years ago, scientists have explored how it interacts with its receptor with the goal of improving the ability of therapeutic insulins to mimic the way insulin works in the body. In a new…
Digital data and AI to improve the lives of people with diabetes
Until now, medical doctors have used biomarkers to determine the health status of people with diabetes (PWDs). These markers measure the blood glucose level or glycated haemoglobin. As such, they cannot predict exactly how the disease will progress over months,…
NTU scientists discover new way to promote insulin production in pre-diabetes phase
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have discovered that a type of immune cell known as ‘pancreatic islet macrophages’ is capable of promoting insulin production during the pre-diabetes phase. The scientists believe that the macrophages could be harnessed through…
Can ‘smart toilets’ be the next health data wellspring?
MADISON — Wearable, smart technologies are transforming the ability to monitor and improve health, but a decidedly low-tech commodity — the humble toilet — may have potential to outperform them all. That’s the conclusion of a team of metabolism scientists…
Can ‘smart toilets’ be the next health data wellspring?
MADISON — Wearable, smart technologies are transforming the ability to monitor and improve health, but a decidedly low-tech commodity — the humble toilet — may have potential to outperform them all. That’s the conclusion of a team of metabolism scientists…
Meal-detection technology brings ‘artificial pancreas’ one step closer to reality
A.I. researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology develop meal-detection technology that allows insulin to be administered automatically with unprecedented speed and accuracy
Meal-detection technology brings ‘artificial pancreas’ one step closer to reality
A.I. researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology develop meal-detection technology that allows insulin to be administered automatically with unprecedented speed and accuracy
World Diabetes Day: New project to map diabetic foot complications.
New data will support practitioners to understand needs of patients.
World Diabetes Day: New project to map diabetic foot complications.
New data will support practitioners to understand needs of patients.
Kidney disease outcomes differ between severely obese kids vs. adults after bariatric surgery
WASHINGTON – Adolescents with Type 2 diabetes experienced more hyperfiltration and earlier attenuation of their elevated urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) after gastric bypass surgery compared with adults. This finding contrasts with adolescents or adults who did not have diabetes prior…
PERL concludes reduced uric acid has no impact on kidney disease in type 1 diabetes
Three-year clincial study finds reducing uric acid levels in type 1 diabetes provides no beneficial impact on the progression of diabetic kidney disease
Did vitamin D, Omega-3 supplements help prevent development, progression of CKD in adults with type 2 diabetes?
What The Study Did: Researchers in this randomized clinical trial investigated if supplementation with vitamin D or omega-3 fatty acids compared with placebo over five years helped prevent the development or progression of chronic kidney disease among adults with type…
Supplements don’t preserve kidney health in Type 2 diabetes
Vitamin D and fish oil don’t prevent loss of kidney function in adults with type 2 diabetes, a clinical study shows.
Researchers find new potential approach to type 2 diabetes treatment
The protein adipsin, which is produced in body fat, helps protect insulin-secreting cells called pancreatic beta cells from destruction in type 2 diabetes, according to a new study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine andNewYork-Presbyterian. Among middle-aged adults, higher levels…
Revealed a mechanism of beta-cells involved in the development of type-1 diabetes
Researchers reveal how pancreatic ß-cells respond to an inflammatory environment and its implication in developing Type 1 diabetes
‘Super-grafts’ that could treat diabetes
By successfully strengthening pancreatic islets before transplantation, researchers at UNIGE and HUG are hoping for a significant improvement in the success of cell transplants in patients with severe diabetes
Wills Eye Hospital presents 4 inaugural awards at gala celebrating renowned retina service
Beloved, late retina surgeon is remembered, his family receives standing ovation as hospital leaders announce early outpouring of support with over 1 million dollars raised for research fund in his name
What and how much we eat might change our internal clocks and hormone responses
The research conducted in mice found that the time-of-day dependent metabolic cycle is altered by high caloric diet. Since glucocorticoids are widely used drugs for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, these findings published in Molecular Cell suggest that lean and…
Revealed a mechanism of beta-cells involved in the development of type-1 diabetes
Researchers reveal how pancreatic ß-cells respond to an inflammatory environment and its implication in developing Type 1 diabetes
‘Super-grafts’ that could treat diabetes
By successfully strengthening pancreatic islets before transplantation, researchers at UNIGE and HUG are hoping for a significant improvement in the success of cell transplants in patients with severe diabetes
Wills Eye Hospital presents 4 inaugural awards at gala celebrating renowned retina service
Beloved, late retina surgeon is remembered, his family receives standing ovation as hospital leaders announce early outpouring of support with over 1 million dollars raised for research fund in his name
What and how much we eat might change our internal clocks and hormone responses
The research conducted in mice found that the time-of-day dependent metabolic cycle is altered by high caloric diet. Since glucocorticoids are widely used drugs for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, these findings published in Molecular Cell suggest that lean and…
Cancer risk drops in half with over 20% weight loss after bariatric surgery
New study compares differences in cancer risk reduction among weight-loss surgery patients
Metabolic surgery cuts likelihood of recurrent and fatal heart attacks
Patients with history of heart disease reduce their risk by half
New study challenges decades-old patient eligibility criteria for weight-loss surgery
Patients who have surgery before obesity progresses to severe stages may achieve even greater health benefits
Web-based calculator predicts risk of death, complications from diabetes and obesity
Evidence-based prediction tool designed to help patients decide between metabolic surgery and standard medical therapy
Study shows bariatric surgery’s impact on diabetic kidney disease in severely obese teens
5-year study suggests bariatric surgery dramatically decreases rate of diabetic kidney disease in severely obese teens with type 2 diabetes
New mechanism for development of type 1 diabetes implicates more active role for ß cells
-Exposure of pancreatic islets cells to inflammatory cytokines results in the activation of non-coding DNA regions that act as “switches” to trigger gene expression and protein translation. This study has mapped these non-coding regions in islet cells. -Genetic variants that…
ObesityWeek® features oral, poster abstracts
Topics include maternal diet, sugar-sweetened beverages, bariatric surgery
USC stem cell scientists reveal key differences in how kidneys form in men and women
USC researchers have completed a detailed deconstruction of the kidney, revealing for the first time an intimate portrait of gender differences and more in the organ. The findings could benefit 37 million Americans suffering from kidney disease by helping to…
Adding weight loss counseling to group visits improves diabetes outcomes
Patients lost weight, controlled blood sugars and used less medication on low-carb diet
Combination gene therapy treats multiple age-related diseases
Treatment increases healthspan in mice and could lead to increased longevity
USC stem cell scientists reveal key differences in how kidneys form in men and women
USC researchers have completed a detailed deconstruction of the kidney, revealing for the first time an intimate portrait of gender differences and more in the organ. The findings could benefit 37 million Americans suffering from kidney disease by helping to…