New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) indicates that brief bursts of intense exercise before meals (termed exercise ‘snacking’ by the study authors) helps control blood sugar in people with insulin resistance more effectively than one daily 30-minute session of moderate exercise.
New experiments on mice show that mouse mothers can protect their pups from developing type 1 diabetes by eating a gluten-free diet. According to preliminary studies by researchers, the findings may apply to humans.
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The new study, which will be published online May 7 in Diabetes Care, coupled a glucose sensor worn under the skin to an insulin pump that was connected wirelessly to a computer at the bedside. The computer ran an algorithm that calculated when a low blood-sugar level might occur and then temporarily suspended insulin delivery […]
The benefits of brown rice, in particular, have been touted for people with diabetes. A 2010 post on the New York Tiimes blog Well notes that brown rice has a lower glycemic index than white rice, and that its bran (the outer layer, which is removed in white rice) is rich in beneficial nutrients like […]
“We are very concerned about this, because working-age adults with disabilities who get no aerobic physical activity are 50 percent more likely to have cancer, diabetes, stroke or heart disease than those who get the recommended amount of physical activity,” Arias said.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed until July 15th whether to allow the inhaled insulin Afrezza entry into the American market.
Glucovation out of Carlsbad, California, a new company founded by former Dexcom engineers, has developed the SugarSenz continuous glucose monitor. Much like devices for diabetics, it sticks onto the abdomen and penetrates the skin to receive regular samples of blood for testing. The company claims it will not require calibration using blood from finger pricks.
A threshold level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D may exist with potential benefits on glycemic control. Vitamin D supplementation is a common practice throughout the United States. Levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, 25(OH)D, that are considered normal are based upon guidelines established primarily from bone metabolism studies.
The small 16-year-old startup is developing an implantable CGM dubbed ICGM, which in its second incarnation uses a sensor that looks like a fat thumb drive with a quarter-sized circle in the middle.
Data from the independent investigator-initiated HypoAna study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, shows that Novo Nordisk’s short-acting and long-acting modern insulin analogues NovoRapid® (insulin aspart) and Levemir® (insulin detemir) significantly reduce severe hypoglycaemia in people with type 1 diabetes compared to human insulin (regular/NPH).
Researchers in Germany have further endorsed the effectiveness of a blood test that helps determine whether some adult diabetics diagnosed as type 2 diabetes are actually in the early stages of having type 1 diabetes.
The prevalence of Type 1 diabetes increased 21 percent among children up to age 19, the study found. The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes among those ages 10 to 19 rose 30 percent during the period.
Essentially, we at the ‘Mine believe that people with diabetes are at a disadvantage as consumers – after all, where can we patients post and explore user reviews of products aimed at our chronic disease care, like other consumers can do for any variety of products? We aim to remedy that with this new video […]
Even if you sleep like a baby most nights, you’ve probably had at least the occasional bout of insomnia. Whether it’s that late-night snack that keeps the sandman away, stress or something less sinister, here are six relaxation techniques to try when sleep eludes you.
Hospitals are supposed to be places to heal, but they can also become hotbeds of infection if proper rules of hygiene aren’t being followed. Unfortunately, insulin-dependent people with diabetes are some of the most at risk of danger when these rules break down.
When it comes to slimming down, which one matters more—exercise or diet? Two experts weigh in.
The primary endpoint of this study was the reduction in HbA1c from baseline at 12 months. Secondary outcomes included insulin therapy intensification in response to higher blood glucose levels (determined by elevated Hb1Ac or elevated urinary glucose).
Dairy products are important sources for vitamins, minerals and protein. In some studies, consumption of dairy products has been associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes and it is believed that some dairy-derived fatty acids may have protective effects in regards to diabetes prevention.
Admani expects the UniStrip1 strips to be marketed for about $15 per 50-count box or less, compared to the current cost of $50 or $60 per vial. The strips are compatible with the OneTouch Ultra, Ultra2, UltraSmart and UltraMini meters.