Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed a secure way to measure the protein apo-M, which may hold clues to diseases such as multiple sclerosis, arteriosclerosis, and diabetes. The new method uses commercially available antibodies to unfold the protein's complex structure, making it easier to identify.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences·JournalJournal of Lipid Research·DateMar 23, 2015
Research suggests that too much artificial light in the evening can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm and lead to health problems such as breast cancer, obesity, diabetes, and depression. Experts recommend using devices with dimmer, longer wavelengths of light in the evening to minimize disruption.
SourceUniversity of Connecticut·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London (B )·DateMar 18, 2015
A Johns Hopkins study reveals that drug companies have extended patents on insulin for over 90 years, preventing generic versions from entering the market. This has led to costly treatment options, with prices ranging from $120 to $400 per month, and hospitalizations due to uncontrolled diabetes.
SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateMar 18, 2015
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Researchers at Henry Ford Health discovered that sildenafil improves neurological function even in middle-aged mice with long-term diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The study suggests new insights into underlying mechanisms and potential treatment for long-term diabetic neuropathy.
A new study suggests that eating a high-caloric breakfast and a more modest dinner can significantly reduce post-meal glucose surges and improve glycemic control in type-2 diabetics. By consuming a larger meal at breakfast and a smaller meal at dinner, participants experienced lower blood glucose levels and increased insulin sensitivity.
SourceAmerican Friends of Tel Aviv University·JournalDiabetologia·DateMar 16, 2015
A new study of adult daughters found that women whose parents smoked during pregnancy had an increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus. Prenatal environmental tobacco smoke exposure appears to be a modifiable risk factor for diabetes in offspring.
A workplace lifestyle intervention program developed by the University of Pittsburgh significantly reduces risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Participants lost an average of 5% of their body weight and increased physical activity, with 96% saying it was beneficial to offer the program.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences·JournalJournal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine·DateMar 6, 2015
A new study found that onion extract can strongly lower high blood glucose levels and total cholesterol in diabetic rats when given with the antidiabetic drug metformin. The extract also showed potential for use in treating patients with diabetes.
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Columbia University researchers successfully converted human skin cells into hypothalamic neurons, a type that regulates appetite. These neurons provide a patient-specific model for studying the neurophysiology of weight control and testing potential therapies.
SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateFeb 27, 2015
A new NYU study successfully screens for diabetes using oral blood at dental visits, finding a 99% correlation with finger stick tests. The study's principal investigator believes dental visits could be an opportune site for diabetes screening among at-risk patients.
SourceNew York University·JournalAmerican Journal of Public Health·DateFeb 26, 2015
Pregnant women after bariatric surgery are at higher risk for complications like preterm birth and small babies, but lower risk of gestational diabetes. Maternal health services should provide extra care to these women.
SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateFeb 25, 2015
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Research suggests that heart failure patients who struggle with daily activities are at a higher risk of hospitalization and early death. The study found that older women, unmarried individuals, and those with chronic conditions such as obesity, dementia, anemia, and diabetes were more likely to experience these negative outcomes.
A study found that nearly half of patients with mental illness and a third of those with diabetes were not advised on dietary changes or physical activity. Health care providers may be missing opportunities to counsel high-risk patients about lifestyle modifications.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalThe Diabetes Educator·DateFeb 24, 2015
A new review finds that people with mild cognitive impairment are 65% more likely to develop dementia if they have diabetes and over twice as likely if they have psychiatric symptoms. Lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet and regular exercise may help prevent dementia.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·DateFeb 20, 2015
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Researchers developed a model to predict who stands to gain most from diabetes-preventing drugs or lifestyle changes like exercise and weight loss. The model identified seven key factors: fasting blood sugar, A1C level, triglycerides, family history of high blood sugar, waist measurement, height, and waist-to-hip ratio.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalThe BMJ·DateFeb 19, 2015
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects 25% of adults in the US, with excessive fat building up in liver cells. Researchers at BMC will investigate molecular mechanisms and identify novel treatments for NAFLD using retinoic acid and its nuclear receptor.
Research presented at the Saudi Heart Association conference reveals that 26% of participants are at high risk of having a heart attack or dying from a heart attack in 10 years. The study found that diabetes, obesity, and smoking were major contributors to this risk.
A 20-year study found that South Asian men have higher levels of tyrosine and several other amino acids associated with increased diabetes risk. Tyrosine was a stronger predictor of incident diabetes in South Asians, even after adjusting for obesity and insulin resistance.
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A study published by UC Davis and Public Health Institute found that children exposed to tobacco smoke in utero are two to three times more likely to develop diabetes as adults. Birth weight did not affect the risk of developing diabetes.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalJournal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease·DateFeb 9, 2015
Research from WashU suggests that poverty and inactivity are linked to diabetes prevalence, but only in certain areas. Localized approaches can target the most common predictors of diabetes in each region.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalPreventing Chronic Disease·DateFeb 6, 2015
A study of 115,538 older patients with diabetes found that geriatric conditions were more common than diabetic complications, but their prevalence varied little by ethnicity. The research suggests that culturally competent care is essential for addressing disparities in this population.
SourceKaiser Permanente·JournalJournal of Aging and Health·DateFeb 6, 2015
A newly discovered protein called HKDC1 may be a genetic predictor for gestational hyperglycemia and its long-term health effects. The enzyme appears during pregnancy in women with less of the gene, which could lead to a predictive test and potential therapeutic targets.
SourceDuke University Medical Center·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 4, 2015
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine identified limostatin, a hormone that decreases insulin levels during recovery from fasting or starvation, in fruit flies and found a similar protein in humans. This discovery has critical ramifications for understanding metabolism and may inform new efforts to combat diabetes.
SourceStanford Medicine·JournalCell Metabolism·DateFeb 3, 2015
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The study, following 300 young people from age five since 2000, aims to test whether patterns of pancreatic function detected in childhood persist into adulthood. It will also explore the childhood origins of a range of new health problems, including dental and psychological health issues.
Researchers at Cornell University engineered a probiotic to secrete GLP-1, reducing high blood glucose by up to 30% in diabetic rats. The treatment mimics the function of pancreatic beta cells, shifting glucose control from the pancreas to the upper intestine.
A new study found that middle-aged heavy drinkers (more than two drinks daily) had a 34% higher risk of stroke compared to light drinkers. Heavy drinking also increased stroke risk in mid-life, regardless of genetic and early-life factors.
A new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are twice as likely to be hospitalized for reasons unrelated to reproductive health or injury. The study, which examined health records of over 2,500 women with PCOS, also foun...
SourceThe Endocrine Society·JournalThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism·DateJan 27, 2015
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Researchers at Penn Dental Medicine have identified Foxo1 as a critical molecule that impairs wound healing in diabetics. The study found that deleting Foxo1 in keratinocytes improved wound healing in diabetic mice, suggesting a potential target for therapies to boost healing.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalDiabetes·DateJan 26, 2015
A new study seeks to improve the health of sedentary people at risk for diabetes and heart disease by decreasing their sitting time. The program will test whether reducing sedentary behavior is as effective as increasing physical activity in improving overall health.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences·DateJan 26, 2015
Researchers have identified a novel brain pathway that produces the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK), which acts as a crucial sensor of blood glucose levels. The discovery may lead to new treatments for hypoglycemia and its side effects, particularly in patients who suffer from unawareness due to repeated bouts of low blood sugar.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalNature Neuroscience·DateJan 23, 2015
A recent study found that communities with higher levels of Indigenous language knowledge and cultural continuity have significantly lower diabetes rates, contrary to expectations. The research suggests that reconnecting Aboriginal Canadians to their cultural roots may be a crucial factor in addressing the epidemic of modern times.
SourceUniversity of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry·JournalInternational Journal for Equity in Health·DateJan 22, 2015
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Researchers at KU Leuven discovered genetically modified mice producing human growth hormone, altering insulin production and previous research findings. This unexpected turn reveals the need for reinterpretation of 250+ published diabetes studies.
Research found that umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells from women with gestational diabetes have impaired growth, cellular senescence, and metabolic function. The study highlights the potential impact of gestational diabetes on the therapeutic potential of these stem cells.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalStem Cells and Development·DateJan 20, 2015
Scientists have developed an ultra-thin, flexible device that sticks to skin like a rub-on tattoo and can detect glucose levels. The device has the potential to eliminate finger-pricking for people with diabetes, eliminating a major pain point in managing the disease.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalAnalytical Chemistry·DateJan 14, 2015
A new research project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation will investigate why some diabetes patients develop painful neuritis, while others do not. The study aims to identify key factors and potentially develop preventive or inhibiting medicine.
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A study found that nearly two-thirds of older adults with complex or very complex health status maintained tight blood sugar control, suggesting potential overtreatment. This vulnerable population is unlikely to benefit from intensive glucose management and may experience harms such as hypoglycemia.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateJan 12, 2015
A new study by Yale University researchers found that older diabetes patients often receive aggressive treatment despite questionable benefits. The study suggests a one-size-fits-all approach may be over-treating a substantial proportion of the population, increasing the risk of hypoglycemia.
SourceYale University·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateJan 12, 2015
A study published in Diabetologia found that black women working night shifts are more likely to develop diabetes than those who never work at night. The study revealed a stronger association in younger women, with increased risks of up to 39% after 10 or more years of night shift work.
Researchers found that blood sugar levels above 6.1 mmol/L increase the risk of early death, further hospitalizations, and diabetes in heart failure patients, even if they have normal blood sugar levels on arrival.
SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·DateJan 6, 2015
Researchers at Salk Institute develop a new compound called fexaramine that effectively stops weight gain, lowers cholesterol and controls blood sugar levels in mice. The pill tricks the body into thinking it has consumed calories, causing it to burn fat without altering appetite.
SourceSalk Institute·JournalNature Medicine·DateJan 5, 2015
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A study of 411 patients found that economic insecurity is associated with poor diabetes control and increased healthcare use. Material need insecurities, such as food insecurity and cost-related medication underuse, were significant predictors of poor diabetes control.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateDec 29, 2014
The American Diabetes Association is recommending that all people with diabetes take either moderate or high doses of statins to prevent heart disease. The revised Standards of Medical Care also call for a less stringent diastolic blood pressure goal of 90 mmHg, up from 80 mmHg.
SourceAmerican Diabetes Association·JournalDiabetes Care·DateDec 23, 2014
Researchers have developed a safe and effective skin patch to deliver a drug that enhances the healing of diabetes-related ulcers. The patch has been shown to accelerate wound healing and prevent ulcer formation in mice, offering new hope for millions of people with diabetes.
SourceStanford Medicine·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 22, 2014
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that urban stressors contribute to a rising rate of diabetes in developing nations. High cortisol levels were found to be a key factor, with urban residents having significantly higher levels than rural counterparts.
SourceThe Endocrine Society·JournalThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism·DateDec 18, 2014
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A clinical trial found no clear benefit of low glycemic index diets on key measures of heart disease and diabetes risk. Healthy eating habits focusing on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are recommended by the study's lead researchers.
A new procedure combining surgery to remove part of the pancreas and islet cell transplantation appears safe and effective for alleviating pain from severe chronic pancreatitis. Eight out of nine patients who underwent this procedure were able to discontinue insulin use, with two requiring no insulin at all.
Researchers from McMaster University have identified a key hormone responsible for reduced brown fat activity in obese individuals, leading to increased risk of obesity and diabetes. Blocking the production of peripheral serotonin enhances brown fat activity, providing a potential new treatment approach.
SourceMcMaster University·JournalNature Medicine·DateDec 8, 2014
A new peptide developed by IU researchers has effectively cured lab animals of obesity, diabetes, and associated lipid abnormalities. The peptide combines the properties of three gastrointestinal hormones, GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon, and has shown unprecedented efficacy in reducing body weight and controlling metabolism.
SourceIndiana University·JournalNature Medicine·DateDec 8, 2014
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A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology found that obesity can decrease life expectancy by up to 8 years. Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to develop a model estimating annual risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in adults with different body weights.
SourceMcGill University Health Centre·JournalThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology·DateDec 4, 2014
A senior GP argues that UK government plans to extend diagnosis targets in primary care to six other conditions are problematic and unscientific. The data on which they are based is flawed, leading to potential overdiagnosis and unnecessary tests and treatments.
Researchers at Salk Institute discover that confining caloric consumption to an 8- to 12-hour period can significantly reduce weight gain, improve body composition, and even reverse obesity and diabetes in mice. The study's findings add to mounting evidence highlighting the importance of time-restricted eating for overall health.
SourceSalk Institute·JournalCell Metabolism·DateDec 2, 2014
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A new study reveals that exercise following gastric bypass surgery provides additional benefits for obese patients, including improved insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular fitness. This clinical trial supports the inclusion of an exercise program after bariatric surgery to enhance overall health outcomes.
SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateDec 1, 2014
A new Drexel study finds that neighborhood and community-level factors play a significant role in diabetes risk, with areas of poverty, low education and high obesity rates having higher diabetes rates. The researchers report that improving the physical and social environment can reduce diabetes risk by up to 12%.
SourceDrexel University·JournalAdvances in Preventive Medicine·DateNov 25, 2014
Researchers estimate that universal preconception care for pregnant women with diabetes can avert an estimated $5.5 billion in health expenditures and lost employment productivity over their children's lifetimes. Effective care could also help mitigate significant complications such as preterm deliveries, birth defects, and perinatal d...
SourceElsevier Health Sciences·JournalAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology·DateNov 24, 2014
A controlled diet study found that doubling saturated fat in the diet does not increase saturated fat in blood, but increases a fatty acid linked to diabetes and heart disease risk. Researchers also found improvements in blood glucose, insulin, and blood pressure with high-carb diets.
SourceOhio State University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateNov 21, 2014
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A study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that adding one gram of turmeric to breakfast improved working memory in older adults with pre-diabetes. The spice's active compound, curcumin, has been shown to reduce the risk of dementia and improve cognitive function.
SourceMonash University·JournalAsia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition·DateNov 17, 2014
A randomized trial of 900 patients with diabetes found no benefit from routine CT angiography screening for coronary artery disease (CAD) in reducing mortality, heart attacks, or hospitalizations. The study suggests that guideline-directed medical therapy for hypertension and hyperlipidemia is effective in asymptomatic patients with di...
A new study by Intermountain Medical Center found that routine heart imaging screenings for diabetic patients at high risk of heart disease did not prevent heart attacks, hospitalization, or cardiac death. High-quality diabetes management remains the most effective way to avoid these events.
SourceIntermountain Medical Center·JournalJAMA·DateNov 17, 2014
Researchers warn of increased bleeding risk from NSAIDs in atrial fibrillation patients and suggest alternative pain medications. Additionally, a study finds three in ten adults with diabetes remain undiagnosed, highlighting the need for improved care improvements.
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·DateNov 17, 2014
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A new analysis of current evidence suggests that expensive and cheaper drugs both work well in easing diabetes nerve pain. Considering the significant cost difference between medications, doctors should prioritize cost when prescribing treatments for diabetic neuropathy until more studies are done.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·DateNov 5, 2014