Aftab et al. , 2018USASecondary analysis of data from a prospective, 60-week RCT.Examines the impact of comorbid anxiety on baseline psychiatric symptomatology and diabetic control, and on longitudinal treatment outcomes.Individuals with…
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Bariatric surgery helped people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood glucose years later compared to medical and lifestyle interventions.
The findings support the use of weight-reduction surgery for treating…
NEW YORK, NY, November 14, 2023 – Prediabetes is reversible – and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ad Council want to make sure people know they can change the outcome.More than 1 in 3 adults – about 98…
An “anti-hunger” molecule produced after vigorous exercise is responsible for the moderate weight loss caused by the diabetes medication metformin, according to a new study in mice and humans. The molecule, lac-phe, was discovered…
1. IntroductionResearch strongly suggests that physical activity promotes healthy aging . According to a 2016 estimation, approximately 28% of the world’s adult population is insufficiently physically active . Individuals with type 2…
First-of-its-kind study, based on a mouse model, finds living in a polluted environment could be comparable to eating a high-fat diet, leading to a pre-diabetic state
Air pollution is the world’s leading environmental risk…
1. IntroductionObesity has been a significant health challenge in the U.S. and globally. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), non-Hispanic Black adults (49.9%) had the highest age-adjusted…
1. IntroductionFor chronic disease patients, such as those with Type 2 diabetes, primary care receipt is vital to ensure proper disease management. Continuity of primary care has been shown to increase the odds of adhering to diabetes…
Environmental pollutants known as “forever chemicals” may increase risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls, according to a new NIEHS-funded study by researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine.…
Heart disease is common in people with diabetes. In general, the risk of heart disease death and stroke is more than twice as high in people with diabetes.While all people with diabetes have an increased chance of developing heart…
1. IntroductionIn the context of chronic diseases that require self-administered treatment, such as Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), therapeutic adherence has recently been identified as one of the main focuses of scientific research.…
Gene frequencies of the CYP7A1 gene polymorphisms in ACS patients and the controls were in Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium. Only two polymorphisms (rs3808607 G/T and rs1457043 C/T) out of the seven polymorphisms studied in this work were not…
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Diabetes is a chronic condition, which occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot use it in an effective away. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common form of this disease representing more than 90%…
The toxic metals arsenic and uranium may interact to contribute to the development of diabetes in American Indians, according to NIEHS-funded research. The study, published Aug. 5 in the journal Environment International, is unique…
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Characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), such as insulin resistance, are known to lead to nerve cell damage and neuroinflammation (Strittmatter et al., 1993; Kamiyama et al., 2010; Iliff et al., 2012; Arnold et…
1. IntroductionThe prevalence of diabetes has continued to increase worldwide over the past decades. Similarly, in Korea, the prevalence of diabetic patients is 16.7% (19.2% in men and 14.3% in women) among adults over 30 years of age,…
Central inceptor immunoreactivity is restricted to neurons, including those regulating energy and glucose metabolism. Credit: Nature Metabolism (2024). DOI:…
Microscopy image of beta cells making IAPP (left) and IAPP plus one of the team’s synthetic peptides (right). Credit: Protein Science (2023). DOI: 10.1002/pro.4854…
Patients With Rare Metabolic Conditions Yield Insights Into Common AilmentsBy Melissa GlimThursday, February 29, 2024
Studying rare diseases that affect the body’s fat stores and ability to process energy could help improve treatment for…
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NIH-supported study shows long-term benefits of surgery compared to medication and lifestyle change.People with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery achieved better long-term…
A remarkably effective case of decrease in virulent periodontal bacterial species and improvement of hyperglycemic status by gargling with mouthwash containing…
1. IntroductionDiabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent comorbidities in surgical patients and is associated with perioperative morbidity . Perioperative care providers can take measures to prevent perioperative dysglycaemia…
1. IntroductionDiabetes is one of the most widely distributed chronic diseases and is often portrayed as a silent disease . Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is characterized by the destruction of insulin-producing β-cells in the pancreas. Insulin…
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Diabetes was ranked as the eighth leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally in 2019 (GBD 2019 Diseases and Injuries Collaborators, 2020). There were an estimated 529 million individuals of all ages across the…
1. IntroductionOver four years have elapsed since the emergence of the new Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, impacting over 700 million people globally . Despite the World Health Organization officially…
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Maternal and Child Nursing Department, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942,…
Ozempic can help people to quickly lose weight but may also have serious side effectsUte Grabowsky/imageBROKER/Shutterstock
Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for the drug semaglutide. Many countries have approved…
Ozempic can help people to quickly lose weight but may also have serious side effectsUte Grabowsky/imageBROKER/Shutterstock
Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for the drug semaglutide. Many countries have approved…
1. IntroductionThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life . The benefits of breastfeeding for mother and infant are well established. Breastfeeding mothers have reduced risks…
1. IntroductionPrediabetes is a term used to describe individuals whose glucose levels do not meet the criteria for diabetes but who have abnormal carbohydrate metabolism . It is considered an intermediate stage of glucose dysregulation…
1. IntroductionType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by increased insulin resistance (IR), insulin insensitivity, and blood glucose levels and is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide . Under normal conditions, blood…
Continuous glucose monitors measure blood sugar levelsWirestock/Getty Images
Once I noticed the first, I saw them everywhere – a curious white disc stuck to the upper arm. People were wearing them at the gym, on the…
News ReleaseTuesday, April 30, 2019
NIH study suggests supplement that reduces risk of birth defects may also have maternal health benefit.Taking a folic acid supplement daily before pregnancy may reduce the risk of…
Global distribution of origin and ancestry of the study populations and countries of affiliation and gender distribution of authors of the included studies. Credit:…
Environmental epidemiologists studying the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substance, PFAS, compounds in new mothers and their babies found that women with gestational diabetes had a significantly higher rate of transferring the synthetic…
This study aimed to explore the experiences of Latino community members living in an urban setting regarding diabetes and co-occurring depression and the factors that shape their access to care and treatment engagement. These findings…
Insulin injections can help to keep type 2 diabetes under controlInnaLu/Shutterstock
People with type 2 diabetes who lose weight while taking part in clinical trials appear to be substantially more likely to reverse…
Insulin injections can help to keep type 2 diabetes under controlInnaLu/Shutterstock
People with type 2 diabetes who lose weight while taking part in clinical trials appear to be substantially more likely to reverse…
A prolonged infection by a common virus might sometimes trigger the immune system attack on the pancreas that ultimately leads to Type 1 diabetes.
The finding from The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young, or TEDDY,…
USF Health-led TEDDY analysis focuses on development of multiple distinct autoantibodies targeting insulin-producing cells, from initial autoimmunity to symptomatic disease
TAMPA, Fla. — Children with multiple islet autoantibodies –…
It’s important to keep your blood sugar levels in your target range as much as possible to help prevent or delay long-term, serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. Staying in your target range…