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Too often, diabetes and hearing loss go together
Though it’s not clear how diabetes may be related to hearing loss, many people experience both conditions simultaneously.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Reasons for hospital admissions in people with type 2 diabetes are changing
The most common reasons why people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are admitted to hospital with greater frequency than the general population are changing, with hospitalization for traditional diabetes complications now being accompanied by admissions […]
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Study shows an improved way to model type 2 diabetes in mice
Type 2 diabetes affects the lives of millions of Americans and is estimated to cost $327 billion in health care and productivity lost annually. It is also associated with pain, lower urinary tract or bladder […]
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Heterogeneous development of β-cell populations in diabetes-resistant and diabetes-susceptible mice
Progressive dysfunction and failure of insulin-releasing β-cells is a hallmark of type 2 diabetes (T2D). DZD researchers have now shown that diabetes-resistant and diabetes-susceptible mice respond differently to a carbohydrate-rich diet. The gene expression of […]
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SMNDC1 loss induces alpha cells to produce insulin
Beta cells in the pancreas are responsible for producing the vital hormone insulin. In diabetes, these cells are either destroyed or functionally impaired, resulting in elevated blood sugar levels in the body.This article was originally […]
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Better blood sugar control in teens may limit diabetes-related brain damage
Tight control of blood sugar in teens with Type 1 diabetes may help reduce the disease’s damaging effects on the brain, effects which have been shown even in younger children, according to a study published […]
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Diabetes detection is far better than previous estimates
Diabetes can have major consequences for the health and quality of life of affected people, especially when left undiagnosed. Fortunately, doctors are able to diagnose the vast majority of patients, who can then receive treatment.This […]
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New drug candidate developed to treat type 2 diabetes
A team of researchers from Helmholtz Munich, the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) and Novo Nordisk have developed a new hormone combination for the future treatment of type 2 diabetes. The scientists have combined […]
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Researchers closer to treating heart disease in diabetic patients
University of Otago researchers are closer to preventing immature death and improving the overall health of people with diabetes.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Clinical trial offers more than a glimpse into eye treatments
A new clinical trial researching treatment for patients with sight loss as a result of diabetes has shown a type of laser treatment to be both cost effective and non-invasive, offering the best option for […]