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Unhealthy sleep linked to diabetes in a diverse population
Persistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse adult population, an international team of researchers ...
Jul 18, 2024
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Accelerated progression to T1D during pandemic seen for presymptomatic youth
For youth with presymptomatic type 1 diabetes, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with accelerated progression to clinical disease, especially among those with COVID-19 infection, according to a research letter published ...
Jul 18, 2024
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'Diabetes distress' can increase risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes
Children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, a study from a team in the UK and the Czech Republic has found.
Jul 17, 2024
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Study finds irregular sleep patterns may lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Getting consistent sleep could help stave off type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. A study led by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, analyzed ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Diabetes drug reduces drug resistance in lung cancer, improving chemotherapy effectiveness
A medication used to treat diabetic neuropathy may make chemotherapy treatments more effective for patients with lung cancer, according to new findings from the University of Missouri School of Medicine published in Clinical ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Aging into medicare tied to higher drug costs for people with diabetes
As people with diabetes age into Medicare, they face increased quarterly out-of-pocket costs for medication, according to a study published online July 9 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 17, 2024
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Suicidal ideation, behaviors show no increase with GLP-1 RAs for seniors with type 2 diabetes: Study
For older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is not associated with a significantly increased risk for suicidal ideation and behaviors, according to a study published ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Certain diets may protect against heart disease with type 1 diabetes
Certain dietary patterns may protect against inflammation and heart disease in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to a study presented during NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, held ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Distinct T-cell signatures observed at different stages of type 1 diabetes development
A study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland found distinct signatures in CD8+ T cells in blood samples from children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes and in autoantibody-positive children who later developed ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Short and long sleep duration associated with blood vessel damage in those recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
New research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) (Madrid, 9-13 September) shows that people recently diagnosed with diabetes who experience short or long ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Metformin and other antidiabetic drugs may help reduce the risk of dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes
Investigators analyzing the potential cognitive effects of antidiabetic medications in records of more than 1.5 million patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) found risks of dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD) were ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo
In preclinical studies, a team of researchers from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles report new findings on a therapeutic combination that regenerated human insulin-producing beta ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Maintaining prediabetic status after diagnosis results in better long-term health, study finds
Individuals diagnosed with prediabetes can reduce their long-term risk of death and diabetes-related health complications if they delay the onset of diabetes for just four years through diet and exercise. Guangwei Li of the ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Roche to use AI to help diabetics sleep peacefully
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Tuesday it would soon begin marketing a device that uses artificial intelligence to predict possible low blood sugar events during the night and thus help sufferers of diabetes sleep ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Combining popular diabetes drugs offers complementary heart and kidney benefits, research finds
New research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) is likely to offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease in ...
Jul 8, 2024
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People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study
People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased risk of being hospitalized for injuries which include head and neck trauma, and burns, compared to the general population, according to a concerning ...
Jul 5, 2024
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From banning junk food ads to a sugar tax: With diabetes on the rise, Australia can't afford to ignore the evidence
There are renewed calls this week for the Australian government to implement a range of measures aimed at improving our diets. These include restrictions on junk food advertising, improvements to food labeling, and a levy ...
Jul 5, 2024
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Researchers identify 'first responder' cells in pancreas crucial for blood sugar control
How does our body control blood sugar so precisely? An international team led by Prof. Nikolay Ninov at the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD), part of Dresden University of Technology, brought us a step closer ...
Jul 4, 2024
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Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes
A recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene significantly impairs insulin secretion, thereby elevating the risk of type 2 and gestational diabetes among carriers. Notably, this ...
Jul 3, 2024
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Research shows how insulin-triggering nutrients vary from person to person, with implications for personalized nutrition
When it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research from the University of British Columbia shows that, for some, it may be just as important to consider the proteins and ...
Jul 2, 2024
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