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Study finds minorities who most need new diabetes medications aren't getting them
Among patients with type 2 diabetes, minority racial/ethnic groups have higher rates of diabetes complications including cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney... Read more -
Multi-organoid system to simulate human liver-islet axis in normal and type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a systematic multi-organ metabolic disease, which is characterized by dynamic interplay among different organs.... Read more -
Potent food supplement may help halt the immune attack in people with diabetes
A microbiota-targeted clinical trial performed by scientists from Monash University, the University of Sydney, and the University of Queensland shows... Read more -
Engineers are working on a new device that could streamline blood glucose measurement and insulin
Before consuming a meal, many people with diabetes need to inject themselves with insulin. This is a time-consuming process that... Read more -
Artificial pancreas proves 'life-changing' for very young children with type 1 diabetes and their families
An artificial pancreas developed by a team of Cambridge researchers is helping protect very young children with type 1 diabetes... Read more -
Sugar detox? Cutting carbs? A doctor explains why you should keep fruit on the menu
One of my patients—who had been struggling with obesity, uncontrolled diabetes and the cost of her medications—agreed in June 2019... Read more -
The discovery of insulin: A story of monstrous egos and toxic rivalries
When Frederick Banting's phone rang one morning in October 1923, it was the call that every scientist must dream of... Read more -
The unexpected benefits of fat in type 2 diabetes
With nearly 10% of the world's population affected, type 2 diabetes is a major public health issue. An excessively sedentary... Read more -
ADA updates standards of medical care in diabetes for 2022
(HealthDay)—The Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes clinical practice guideline has been updated for 2022 by the American Diabetes Association... Read more -
Death rates among people with type 2 diabetes have declined in many countries including Australia, Canada and the US
People with type 2 diabetes are living longer, with a new study suggesting that health management strategies developed in recent... Read more -
Scientists map skin cells that contribute to diabetic foot ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcerations—open sores or wounds that refuse to heal—are a devastating complication affecting more than 15 percent of people... Read more -
Weight loss may repair the brain after stroke in diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of stroke and slower recovery from it. Now, researchers at Karolinska... Read more -
Vitamin D shows promise for children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
Adding a safe, inexpensive and easy to administer form of vitamin D to treatment for children newly diagnosed with type... Read more -
Researchers find a new route for regulating blood sugar levels independent of insulin
The discovery of insulin 100 years ago opened a door that would lead to life and hope for millions of... Read more -
Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure
Scientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the... Read more
