Authors conclude that treatment with Onglyza for type 2 diabetes in older patients was not related with an increased risk of fractures as this was shown by a study encompassing a large population sample. However, an interesting finding between the duration of diabetes and increased risk of bone fracture was discovered, which requires further studies […]
Recently, the FDA announced the creation of the first-ever Patient Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC), designed to advise the agency on medical devices, device regulation, and patient use. Any disease could be covered. The FDA is opening a public comment period for 60 days so people can submit and comment on potential topics for the advisory […]
A high-protein diet, whether from plant or animal food sources, is the best approach when it comes to blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes, a new study reveals.
Renowned endocrinologist and diaTribe Advisory Board member Dr. Anne Peters (USC Keck School of Medicine) is a regular user of 23andMe; she used it herself (in combination with Promethease) to assess her personal risk of early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Fascinated by the potential of these tests, she began using them in her clinic.
Why is walking good for you? While walking is often perceived as not strenuous enough to have big health benefits, dozens of scientific studies suggest that walking is, in fact, significantly associated with better health. Some studies say walking can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 30%. The best part is that […]
HIIT training – which involves alternating intense bursts of physical activity with periods of rest – was found to improve heart structure and help with diabetes control in a 23-person study funded by the National Institute for Health Research.
In a study published in Cell, Host & Microbe earlier this year, the largest longitudinal study of the microbiome to date, researchers saw dramatic shifts in the gut bacteria of children who went on to develop type 1 diabetes. The study could have important implications for identifying the disease at a very early stage, delaying […]
If you, a family member, or a friend has diabetes, you’re probably aware of how important diet is to monitoring the disease. Fortunately, today’s online food community is vast, so searching for diabetes-friendly recipes brings up thousands of results.
Despite guideline recommendations to use hydrochlorothiazide early on for blood pressure treatment, current use is limited due to the risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes later on. In fact, concerns about metabolic effects with diuretics are viable considering most studies show an increased risk of diabetes by 25% to 30% when used.
Last year’s flu vaccine didn’t work very well. This year’s version should do a much better job protecting people against the flu, federal health officials said Thursday. An analysis of the most common strains of flu virus that are circulating in the United States and elsewhere found they match the strains included in this year’s […]
Compared with clinical trial subjects who took a placebo, those who added Jardiance to their regimen of diabetes medications were 38% less likely to die as a result of a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problem during the approximately three years that subjects were tracked.
News came early in the year about Sanofi’s new basal insulin called Toujeo, which is a higher concentration than the long-established Lantus.
On Wednesday morning, the California pump company announced that the FDA had approved its first combo device on Sept. 8 — about 14 months after Tandem Diabetes submitted the system for review.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or an insulin veteran, staying up-to-date on the latest diabetes news as well as seeking support from others is a great way to help yourself. Keep reading to learn more about this year’s best Twitter accounts for diabetes.
This list below is seven behaviors that we can control. With practice, we can stop them altogether and live a much happier life. Being aware of these behaviors in ourselves is the first step to creating a happier life.
More than half of Asian Americans with diabetes don’t know they have the condition, according to new research that quantifies, for the first time, how common diabetes is among that minority group in the United States.
After diabetes diagnosis, many type 1 and type 2 diabetics worry about their life expectancy. Death is never a pleasant subject but it’s human nature to want to know ‘how long can I expect to live’. There is no hard and fast answer to the question of ‘how long can I expect to live’ as […]
The revelation, published in the journal Diabetes Care, means that a delayed-release form of metformin that the researchers tested could suit the 40% of type 2 diabetes patients who cannot use the current formulation.
The purpose of this study was to assess the odds of all-cause mortality in individuals with diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) compared with those with diabetes and no history of DFU.
The trial, on 60 people, published in the Lancet, found none of those with type 2 had been cured by medication and diet alone. The surgery improves symptoms both through weight loss and by changing the way the gut functions. Experts said the results were “remarkable” and that too few people were getting access to […]