A new study says that coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) is the best method of treating artherosclerotic coronary arteries in patients type 1 diabetes and multivessel disease. Current guidelines have recommended CABG over the use of balloon catheters in patients with two or more diseased coronary vessels, but it had not been previously studied whether the benefits […]
BYU researchers have found that certain compounds found in cocoa can help your body release more insulin and respond to increased blood glucose better. Unfortunately, eating chocolate will not help. The compound would have to be ingested in very high volume, and without the accompanying sugar you would find in prepared chocolate products. Read more
Metformin has long been considered exclusively a drug for type 2 diabetes, not useful for insulin-dependent patients with type 1. However, new studies have shown that the drug can help patients with type 1 reduce insulin requirements, maintain tighter glucose control, and lose weight. By keeping their glucose within goal range, patients can reduce their risk […]
A recent study of patients at a hospital in Germany found that 22 percent of the patients had diabetes, while 24 percent had prediabetes. The study also found that patients with diabetes had longer hospital stays and a higher risk of complications. With the number of people with diabetes growing worldwide, this study helps illustrate […]
A new drug from Novo Nordisk, Semaglutide, was tested in a head-to-head comparison with Eli Lilly’s Trulicity. Both medications belong to a class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists. This class of drug offers many benefits to patients with type 2 diabetes, as they can lower blood glucose while minimizing the chances of hypoglycemic events. A […]
Tech giant IBM is partnering with JDRF, a global organization that funds Type 1 diabetes research. IBM scientists will look at multiple data sets and apply machine learning algorithms to help find patterns and factors that could influence the development of type 1 diabetes, with the goal of identifying ways that could delay or prevent T1D in children. Read more
Researchers have described a new method to study biochemical changes in the pancreas during the development of diabetes. Their method is based on molecular spectroscopy and can be used to extract biochemical profiles (or ‘fingerprints’) containing information about disease progression. The method could aid in understanding the molecular and cellular processes that contribute to the development of diabetes. […]
Exercise is known to offer health benefits and decrease metabolic risk in obese and overweight children. A new study looked at the relationship between exercise and avoiding metabolic outcomes, such as insulin resistance, in obese and sedentary children. It found that when these kids did aerobic exercise for 20 or 40 minutes daily, they had […]
Canagliflozin, (marketed under the brand names Invokana or Sulisent) is one of the sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor class of drugs. Introduced relatively recently, these drugs have been widely studied for both their potential complications (kidney issues and amputation risk), and potential benefits for heart health. Now the CANVAS study finds canagliflozin significantly reduces risk for cardiovascular death, […]
Diabetes is a growing problem worldwide, but which countries have the highest levels of people with diabetes? Data based on a report from the International Diabetes Federation shows where the problem is greatest, and how the United States compares to other nations. Read more
DSMES stands for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. It’s an important tool that can help prevent diabetes complications. DSMES incorporates lifestyle changes designed to help people with prediabetes delay, or even prevent, progression to diabetes. Read more
Researchers say a subcutaneous transplant may show promise in helping patients with Type 1 diabetes. In theory, transplanting insulin-producing cells into the body should be an effective type 1, but in practice finding an environment suitable for the cells has proved challenging. The new research uses a tissue engineering approach to create an environment under the skin. Read more
A new study found that the earlier the onset of natural menopause, the greater the risk of a woman developing type 2 diabetes. The risk was independent of other risk factors such as BMI, glucose levels, genetic factors and hormone levels. Read more
Children who don’t get enough sleep are at greater risk of developing type 2, according to new research. That’s because obesity and elevated blood sugar are risk factors for type 2, and each additional hour of sleep children get at night is associated with a lower body weight, more lean muscle mass and less accumulation […]
A new study has found that inflammation in the liver can lead to increased cholesterol levels in people with diabetes, contributing to their later development of heart disease. Since cardiovascular problems are a leading cause of death and disability in people with diabetes, the discovery of this previously unknown mechanism could potentially help researchers find […]
Diabetes used to be considered a disease that afflicted primarily people in wealthy countries. Now it’s on the rise worldwide, partly as a result of economic changes and the more sedentary lifestyles brought by increased urbanization. Its rapid increase in Africa is of particular concern to researchers. Read more
A new study which looked at coffee consumption across multiple ethnic groups over 16 years may have delivered the definitive conclusion about whether coffee should be part of a healthy diet. The study found coffee consumption lowers the rate of death, especially for people with diseases of the digestive tract and circulatory diseases, and its […]
Type 1 diabetes is widely believed to be an autoimmune disorder, in which the body mistakenly attacks the pancreas’ own insulin-producing beta cells. If this is the case, immunotherapy could potentially be used to treat it, yet few trials to date have examined its potential. A new trial from researchers in the UK has investigated […]
Researchers at Yale University say that diet drinks or foods may promote weight gain and trigger diabetes. The brain misreads the number of calories present in the diet food and beverages and reduces metabolism. According to the study, this is due is a ‘mismatch’ between food sweetness and calories. Read more
Diabetes is increasing in young people aged 18-34, and this age group is also showing the greatest growth in obesity rates, according to a new national study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Diabetes is more prevalent in the Southeast and Central South United States. Read more