Articles tagged with Glucose
A study by Joslin Diabetes Center shows that alanine can activate AMPK, increasing energy production and lowering glucose levels. This finding suggests a new potential way to modify glucose metabolism in the body.
Researchers at MU and MIT developed a noninvasive technology to monitor blood glucose levels without needles or finger pricking. The device uses Raman spectroscopy to detect glucose molecules in the skin, achieving accuracy comparable to traditional finger prick tests.
Researchers identified a gene mutation linked to lower risk of diabetes, obesity, heart failure, and death. Selectively blocking the SGLT-1 receptor could slow down glucose uptake to prevent or treat cardiometabolic disease.
A Japanese study found that increased fasting glucose, higher BMI, and impaired insulin sensitivity were detectable up to 10 years before the diagnosis of diabetes as well as prediabetes. The study suggests that elevated metabolic markers for diabetes may be detectable more than 20 years before its diagnosis.
A new study reveals that low-calorie sweeteners can change the types of bacteria found in the gut, leading to impaired regulation of glucose levels. The research found a significant reduction in beneficial bacterial species and an increase in opportunistic gut bacteria.
Scientists have discovered new compounds in whole grains that may improve glucose metabolism and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. The findings suggest that a high intake of whole grains increases levels of betaine compounds, which are associated with improved glucose metabolism and lower post-meal glucose levels.
A study found that a high-fat, high-sugar diet may accumulate fat around the uterus of female rats, potentially impairing future fertility. Researchers observed no change in glucose tolerance or insulin sensitivity compared to control animals.
Research reveals that women with versus without prediabetes experience significantly larger adverse differences in cardiometabolic health compared to men. Women with prediabetes had higher blood pressure, worse cholesterol profiles, and increased inflammation before the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Researchers found significant reductions in mean glucose and other glycemic factors when adding dapagliflozin to metformin or insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes. Greater improvements were seen in patients taking metformin compared to insulin.
Leukemia undercuts normal cells' ability to consume glucose, leading to a diabetic-like condition that favors cancer growth. Researchers have identified key strategies, including manipulating insulin production and gut bacteria, which can be targeted with low-tech therapies like serotonin supplementation.
QUT researchers have discovered a drug that prevents laminitis in ponies with equine metabolic syndrome. The drug, velagliflozin, works by causing the kidneys to excrete more glucose in the urine, taking pressure off the pancreas and lowering insulin levels.
Researchers at the University of Guelph found that a sudden drop in glucose levels can have a lasting effect on mood. The study, published in Psychopharmacology, examined the impact of hypoglycemia on emotional behavior in rats.
A synthetic organelle created in a lab modelled membraneless organelles found to drive efficient sugar processing by balancing substrate and enzyme interactions. Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology used this setup to explore cellular biochemistry, discovering unexpected nuances in organelle chemistry.
A $200,000 Pew grant will support research into how dietary nutrients affect gut microbes and glucose sensing in zebrafish. The study aims to uncover the mechanisms behind this interaction and identify new strategies to combat disorders like diabetes and obesity.
Untreated gestational diabetes after pregnancy is associated with development of glucose metabolism disorders in mothers, but not childhood overweight/obesity. The study found that new criteria for gestational diabetes diagnosis may be relevant in assessing maternal risk.
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that T cells elicited from subunit vaccines can reproduce without glucose, supporting their expansion and potentially defeating cancerous tumors. This finding has major implications for the development of immunotherapies for cancer patients.
Scientists at the University of Bristol have developed protocell communities that can exhibit cooperative and antagonistic behavior by responding to a chemical signal. The study demonstrates a new approach to creating synthetic soft materials with life-like properties.
Researchers developed a novel approach using glucose to assess how kidney cancer tumors use glucose. The study found that ccRCC tumors process glucose differently than most tissues, providing a potential target for new treatments.
Researchers at Gladstone Institutes discovered how to improve the survival of CD8 T cells, which can combat tumors and chronic infections. The study found that deleting two specific molecules enhances the survival of effector cells and yields more protective memory cells.
Researchers have successfully assembled enzyme-powered artificial cells that can oscillate in water column using catalase-generated gas bubbles. The protocells use glucose oxidase as a fuel source, enabling buoyant motion and self-sorting capabilities.
A study found that eating white button mushrooms can alter the gut microbiome, producing short-chain fatty acids that regulate glucose production in the liver. This research holds promise for developing new diabetes treatments and prevention strategies.
Continuous glucose monitoring in healthy participants showed that large fluctuations in blood glucose occur more commonly than expected. Researchers identified three distinct glucose behaviors: low, moderate, and severe, with certain foods causing significant spikes. The study aims to provide actionable advice to shift individuals towa...
A new Stanford study finds that healthy individuals often experience significant fluctuations in blood sugar levels, similar to those seen in people with diabetes. The researchers used continuous glucose monitoring devices to track participants' glucose levels over two weeks and identified distinct 'glucotypes' based on spike intensity.
A Salk Institute study found that depleting a mouse's microbiome with antibiotics reduces glucose levels and improves insulin sensitivity. The research suggests the microbiome plays a role in glucose regulation and may offer insights into treating type 2 diabetes.
Researchers found that increasing blood sugar levels improves memory and mood in older adults, making them more motivated to perform difficult tasks. This study suggests that short-term energy availability may be an important factor in older adults' motivation, leading to better cognitive engagement and confidence.
Researchers have developed a novel technique using genetically-encoded glucose biosensors to monitor Trypanosoma brucei parasite metabolism and identify molecules that disrupt glucose levels. This could lead to the development of therapeutics for African sleeping sickness, a disease causing fatal results in sub-Saharan Africa.
Researchers found that host plant quality determines whether brown planthoppers grow short wings or long wings, with higher glucose levels triggering the development of long-winged adults. This discovery could lead to new methods for controlling the insect, a major pest on rice in Asia.
Women with well-controlled type 1 diabetes often give birth to babies that are large for their gestational age, despite excellent glycemic control throughout pregnancy. Continuous glucose monitoring revealed elevated fetal weight and abdominal circumference percentages.
Researchers found that a dietary supplement derived from glucose increases muscle-force production in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) mouse model by 50% after ten days. The study suggests that N-acetylglucosamine may preserve muscular strength and is an inexpensive product with potential as a treatment for DMD patients.
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a more efficient enzyme that can break down plant-based biomass 30 times faster than current methods. This breakthrough could lead to cheaper and more environmentally friendly biofuel production, as well as more efficient plastic recycling.
Recent advances in cancer research focus on inhibiting key enzymes in glycolysis and glutaminolysis pathways to slow cancer cell proliferation. Several inhibitors are being tested in clinical trials, offering a promising new approach to combat cancer.
Researchers used super-resolution microscopy to study GLUT1 distribution on cell membranes, revealing clusters with an average diameter of ~250 nm. The transporter's clustering is linked to lipid rafts, actin cytoskeleton, and N-glycosylation.
Researchers found that combining elevated fasting glucose and HbA1c levels from a single blood sample is accurate for diagnosing diabetes. The new approach could prove useful in clinical practice by reducing patient visits and guiding treatment with HbA1c test results.
A recent study by a multi-institutional team identifies new linkages between quorum sensing activity and sugar metabolism in the gut, using AI-2 as an autoinducer secreted by various species of bacteria.
Researchers have found a link between bacteria metabolism and cell-to-cell communication, which could lead to the development of new drugs that block toxic molecules or prevent biofilm formation. By disrupting quorum sensing and biofilm forming in bacteria, these drugs may prevent infections such as urinary tract infections.
A recent study by UT Southwestern researchers reveals that the NAD+ molecule plays a crucial role in controlling genes essential for fat cell differentiation and cancer growth. The findings suggest that compartmentalized synthesis of NAD+ integrates cellular information to control gene expression, maintaining metabolic health.
Researchers are reevaluating lactate's role in metabolism and its potential as a treatment for various diseases. Lactate supplementation has been shown to speed recovery after injury or illness and is being explored as a tool to control blood sugar, fuel the brain, and manage inflammation.
Scientists used deep brain stimulation to regulate blood sugar metabolism and increase insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes. The treatment showed promising results, reducing insulin requirements and boosting glucose tolerance.
A novel adipokine, WISP1, secreted by abdominal fat promotes insulin resistance and systemic inflammation. Researchers identified a link between poor oxygen supply and increased WISP1 production, which could lead to improved insulin action and alternative treatment approaches for obesity-related diseases.
Researchers at Salk Institute report a potential new approach for treating diabetes by protecting beta cells with vitamin D. The study identified a compound that enhances the activation of the vitamin D receptor, leading to improved survival of beta cells and normal glucose levels in mice.
A Monash University study has identified a lethal fungus that destroys the immune cell responsible for killing it by depleting its source of nutrients. The research found that Candida albicans competes with macrophages for glucose, leading to their death.
Researchers discovered that Stromal derived factor-1 (SDF-1) secreted from adipocytes reduces insulin effectiveness and glucose uptake in cells. In SDF-1 knockout mice, insulin-induced glucose uptake increased and insulin efficacy improved.
Bariatric surgery induces changes in alpha cells to produce beneficial GLP-1, combating insulin resistance and islet dysfunction associated with type 2 diabetes. Researchers aim to develop a drug mimicking this effect, making surgery's benefits more accessible.
A phase I clinical trial enrolls adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes to test the accuracy of a non-invasive tattoo sensor that measures glucose levels through sweat. The technology has the potential to break down barriers to regular blood glucose monitoring, improving patient management and quality of life.
A non-invasive adhesive patch has been created to measure glucose levels through the skin without a finger-prick blood test. The patch can accurately track glucose levels across several hours and does not require calibration with a blood sample.
The study investigates the susceptibility of TSNPRs to H2O2 etching, revealing that small-sized TSNPRs capping with citrate show great interest for glucose sensing. The research offers an ultrahigh sensitive analytical platform for point-of-care diagnostics.
A new study suggests that poor dental health may be a sign of increased risk for diabetes. The research found a progressive positive relationship between worsening glucose tolerance and the number of missing teeth among adults in the US.
A new study from Israel found that a diet with three meals per day, including a high-energy breakfast, promotes weight loss and improves diabetes control in obese type 2 diabetes patients. The study showed significant reductions in glucose levels, insulin dosage, and hunger.
A new UCLA-led study finds that the Great Recession was associated with increased blood pressure and glucose levels, particularly among older homeowners and those still in the workforce. The study analyzed data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis and suggests that economic crises can have measurable effects on public health.
The new smart contact lens can detect glucose levels in tears using built-in pliable electronics and wireless antenna. It offers a pain-free way to measure blood sugar levels, potentially reducing compliance issues among diabetic patients.
Researchers found higher levels of leisure-time physical activity linked to lower diabetes risk in Chinese adults with impaired fasting glucose. A 12-25% reduction in diabetes risk was observed with increased physical activity levels, highlighting the urgent need for promoting physical activity as a strategy for diabetes prevention.
Researchers found a connection between oxygen deprivation in bone cells and abnormally heavy bones, as well as low glucose levels. This discovery may lead to new treatments for conditions like osteoporosis, diabetes, and obesity.
A ketone ester supplement has been shown to lower blood sugar levels in healthy individuals by reducing spikes in sugar consumption. The study used a single drink containing 75 grams of sugar and found that the ketone drink reduced the blood sugar spike compared to a placebo.
The Eversense implanted continuous glucose monitoring system has been proven to be safe and highly accurate in patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes. The system achieved an average absolute relative difference of 4%, exceeding regulatory requirements for approval.
Salk researchers have identified how the liver rapidly responds to food by storing pre-RNA molecules involved in glucose and fat metabolism. This finding could help better understand metabolism and some forms of diabetes.
A peptide called catestatin has been shown to improve glucose and insulin tolerance and reduce body weight in obese mice. CST treatment also inhibited liver inflammation and reduced fatty liver.
Researchers have successfully palliated kidney disease in mice by removing protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B from renal podocytes. Mice with this modification displayed improved glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, alleviating some consequences of diabetes.
A new study has shown that an individualized approach to nutritional ketosis combined with remote monitoring via a mobile application can sustainably and safely reverse Type 2 diabetes. The treatment resulted in significant improvements, including a 12% weight loss and a reversal of diabetes progression in 94% of patients.
A team of Japanese researchers has identified Sirt2 as a key player in regulating hepatic glucose uptake, which is impaired in obesity and type 2 diabetes. The study found that Sirt2 regulates the dissociation of glucokinase from its regulatory protein, GKRP, through post-translational modifications.
A new report describes a soft, flexible contact lens that monitors glucose levels in tears through wireless circuits, glucose sensors, and displays. The device can deliver real-time sensing results and alerts users if glucose levels are too high, offering potential for pre-diabetes screening and daily monitoring.