Articles tagged with Glucose
Current diagnostic criteria for diabetes are based on morning measurements, but patients tested in the afternoon may have higher fasting plasma glucose levels, leading to incorrect diagnoses. The study suggests that applying current criteria to afternoon patients could miss up to half of undiagnosed cases.
Researchers have developed a technique using infrared light to measure blood glucose, offering a painless alternative to current methods. A small clinical trial involving five people with Type I diabetes showed promising results, paving the way for future commercial development.
A new study found that a high glycemic load diet, which includes foods like rice and potatoes, increases the risk of coronary heart disease in US women. Women with higher glycemic load were 1.57 times more likely to have CVD than those with lower glycemic load.
Researchers have developed a new and painless way to measure glucose levels in diabetics using low-frequency ultrasound. The method, described in a recent study, involves making the skin permeable with ultrasound waves, allowing glucose to cross the skin and be measured continuously for up to 12 hours.
A recent study by Ohio State University researchers found that obese Black teenagers have a significantly higher risk of developing type II diabetes as adults compared to their white counterparts. The study highlights the need for early aggressive weight management in Black teens, given racial and ethnic differences in glucose metabolism.
A study of 254 women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) found that 7.5% had undiagnosed diabetes, compared to 1% in the general population. Insulin resistance is a key factor in PCOS-related glucose intolerance and diabetes risk.
Researchers found cancer cells self-destruct when glucose is cut off, suggesting a potent new way to fight cancer with few side effects. The discovery was made using a compound that disrupts glycolysis, the process that produces energy from sugar, and could be used in combination with existing treatments.
A recent study has found that a mutation in the HNF4alpha gene causes MODY1, a rare form of Type 2 diabetes. The defect impairs glucose homeostasis and glycolysis pathways.
Researchers have identified the daf-2 gene as a potential target for slowing aging in humans. Altering glucose metabolism may be crucial in extending lifespan. By understanding this mechanism, scientists hope to uncover new strategies for promoting healthy aging and increasing human longevity.
A graduate student at Purdue University has developed a gel-like material that expands and contracts in response to changes in acidity, mimicking the natural response of the body. The gel could be used as a 'molecular gate' to deliver insulin in real-time, responding to glucose levels.