Researchers at MIT are working on a new way to deliver insulin: by swallowing a small, capsule-like device that can inject insulin directly into the stomach wall. While the technology still needs much more study, the researchers hope this will provide a method of insulin delivery that’s easier on people, especially those who hate injections. […]
The results of a new study suggest that supplementation with omega 3 fatty acids has little effect on the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes. These results are consistent with other studies that focused on general populations rather than specifically on patients with diabetes. The researchers say that omega 3 fatty acid […]
Research has shown there are many genetic factors that can make someone more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, as well as environmental and lifestyle-related causes. Much of this research has been conducted on people of European descent, meaning the results may not apply to people of other ancestries. New research has looked at data […]
Insulin pumps give you the opportunity to reduce basal insulin levels and/or bolus doses in desired amounts and for different durations. This means that pump use may reduce your exercise-induced hypoglycemia risk compared to multiple daily injections. Based on the purpose and timing of your insulin dosing, some strategies using pump features may be helpful. […]
“Macrovascular disease” is a term used to encompass both cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease, which are among the most dangerous complications of type 2 diabetes. Evidence has shown weight loss can help reduce the risk of these complications; a new study looked at whether weight loss through bariatric surgery was as effective in reducing macrovascular […]
Older people go to the emergency room more often than other age groups, new research says. They’re most likely to visit an emergency room for pain or injury, and diabetes is the leading condition afflicting senior ER users, with 25.8% having diabetes, followed by chronic pulmonary disease (21.5%), kidney disease (19.1%), congestive heart failure (16%), […]
New research is suggesting that variability in glycemic levels is strongly linked to many complications in diabetes. Now a study says that glycemic variability is significantly associated with the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes. Read more
New data says that only about one in five Americans with type 1 diabetes is achieving optimal glycemic control. This is in spite of the increased use of technologies such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) designed to help with diabetes management. Read more
A new study found that someone who lives in a household where at least ¾ of the family members have obesity is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, regardless of whether the family members have diabetes themselves or not. Read more
A recent drop in type 1 diabetes rates in Australian children may be linked to the introduction of a routine vaccine against rotavirus. Researchers in Melbourne found that diabetes rates have been declining in infants since the vaccine’s launch in Australia in 2007, which supports previous research that suggested rotavirus infection might be a risk […]
A large study found that patients taking statins had a significantly lower rate of diabetic retinopathy than patients in the non-statin group. Statin therapy was also associated with reduced risks for major adverse cardiovascular events and new-onset diabetic foot ulcers. Read more
Members of an FDA panel assessing whether to approve Sanofi’s new drug, Zynquista, could not agree. On January 17, 2019, the panel was evenly split, 8-8, on whether the drug’s benefits outweighed its risks. The drug will receive its verdict from the FDA by March 22. If it’s approved, Zynquista, a dual inhibitor targeting both […]
It’s very common to experience uncomfortable gastrointestinal side effects from metformin, even if you’ve been taking the drug for years and didn’t have problems before. A diabetes educator shares some tips on what steps to take if metformin is causing gastric distress. Read more
Following the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) “simple 7” guidelines for maintaining heart health can also dramatically reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. AHA’s “Life’s Simple 7” risk factors are “smoking status, physical activity, weight, diet, blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure.” New research says keeping at least 4 of these factors at an […]
The cost of insulin has risen dramatically in recent years, leading to higher out-of-pocket costs for patients who use insulin to manage their diabetes. The higher costs of insulin have lead many patients, especially those with lower incomes, to under-use insulin, with negative affects on their diabetes management. Read more
A new study suggests that drinking more than 1.5 liters (4 cans) of diet soda per week may raise the risk for proliferative diabetic retinopathy, a severe type of diabetic eye disease that can lead to blindness. The study did not find the same risks for those who drank regular, sugar-sweetened soft drinks. Read more
A recent study found that children who often skip breakfast are more likely to have excess weight or obesity than kids who eat breakfast — and the children studied were found to be more likely to skip breakfast if one or both of their parents regularly skip breakfast as well. While whether skipping breakfast actually […]
Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes are seven times more likely to later develop Type 2 diabetes, and their children have a greater lifetime risk of weight problems, obesity, and type 2 diabetes themselves. Women are often advised that diet, exercise, and weight control can help reduce their risk of gestational diabetes, but new research […]
Many people with type 2 diabetes regularly miss their diabetes self-management appointments, putting themselves at increased risk for higher HbA1c levels compared to those who do not miss appointments. A study is examining whether text messages composed using a technique called “motivational interviewing” could potentially fill a gap in diabetes care. Read more
Researchers say they have discovered a way for cells to alter their “identities” so that healthy cells can more easily make up for lack of production from damaged insulin cells. They made the discovery while analyzing cells in the pancreas, the organ where cells that regulate blood sugar are produced. They found that approximately two […]