Printed Tattoo Glucose Sensor Takes On Hated Pinpricks
An ultra-thin, flexible sensor that sticks to the skin like a temporary tattoo can detect a person’s blood glucose levels.
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Harvard Health – Too much sitting linked to heart disease, diabetes, premature death
According to the report, published in this week’s Annals of Internal Medicine, more than half of the average person’s waking hours are spent sitting: watching television, working at a computer, commuting, or doing other physically inactive pursuits. But all that sitting could be sending us to an early grave—even those folks who exercise up to […]
Sulfonylureas, Insulin, and Metformin Cancer Risks for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
In previous studies, metformin has been shown to decrease the risk of cancer in type 2 diabetes. A recent meta-analysis showed a 34% reduction in the incidence of any cancer and a 33% reduction in cancer mortality; however, the studies are prone to bias and failed to confirm the results of observational studies.
Even Mild Stenosis Linked to Death in Diabetes
An observational study showed that even modest coronary plaque causing no symptoms has a long-term impact on mortality and heart disease in diabetes. Aggressive management of all patients significantly reduced the number of adverse events that happened in diabetic patients.
New Guidelines Recommend Off-Loading to Increase Likelihood of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing
According to consensus guidelines, relieving pressure on the foot through the use of off-loading improves healing outcomes and reduces complications in patients with diabetic foot ulcers
One in every three people with type 1 diabetes produces insulin years post-diagnosis
About one-third of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) produce insulin, as measured by C-peptide, a byproduct of insulin production, even upward of forty years from initial diagnosis, according to a first-of-its-kind, large-scale study.
WebMD – Some Blood Types Might Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk
In what scientists say is a first, a new analysis suggests that some blood types place women at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes. How much higher? According to a team of French researchers, women with blood type B positive appear to face a 35 percent greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes […]
Link between low blood glucose, cardiovascular events revealed
A link between hypoglycaemia and increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in patients with diabetes has been confirmed by researchers. The findings could lead to changes in the way some patients’ treatment is managed.
DiabetesHealth – Diabetes Elevates Risk Of Glaucoma
People with diabetes – especially those who have had the disease for a long period of time – are at a higher risk of developing glaucoma, according to the results of a new study.
Research – Why Are Up to 20% Type 2’s Nonresponsive to Exercise?
Exercise benefits most, but not all, individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The beneficial effects are well studied, but why some individuals do not respond favorably to exercise training is largely unexplored.
WebMD – Dairy & Diabetes Risk: New Thinking?
Some intriguing new research shows that dairy foods, perhaps even high-fat ones, may play a role in type 2 diabetes prevention. Although experts say it’s too soon to draw clear conclusions, the findings seem to run counter to current advice to people with diabetes, who are generally told to pick low- or non-fat dairy products.
BattleDiabetes – External artificial pancreas shown to improve type 1 diabetes treatment
In the world’s first clinical trial that compared three alternative treatments for type 1 diabetes, the external artificial pancreas was shown to improve glucose control and reduce risk for hypoglycemia when compared to conventional diabetes treatment.
Diabetes in Midlife Tied to Memory Problems Late in Life
The study, published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, started in 1990. Scientists examined 13,351 black and white adults, aged 48 to 67, for diabetes and prediabetes using self-reported physician diagnoses and glucose control tests. They also administered widely used tests of memory, reasoning, problem solving and planning.
Study: Once-daily, Low-dose Aspirin Does Not Reduce Risk of CV Death
There is some level of risk of CVD events that would result in a positive trade-off of benefit and risk for the use of aspirin, but the precise level of risk is remains uncertain
Research: Does a Vegetarian Diet Lead to Better Glycemic Control?
Previous studies have shown a possible association between vegetarian diets and lower rates of type 2 diabetes. Studies have also shown improved glycemic control when subjects were switched from an omnivorous diet to a vegetarian diet. Many of these studies were limited by a small sample size.
Research: Does a yogurt a day keep diabetes away?
A high intake of yogurt has been found to be associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to research published in open access journal BMC Medicine. This highlights the importance of having yogurt as part of a healthy diet.
Severe Hypoglycemia Associated with CV Mortality Risk in Type 1
They used data from the Swedish National Diabetes Register (NDR) linked to hospital records, prescription data, and death records. Patients with type 1 diabetes who had experienced major cardiovascular events after the clinic visit were selected between 2002-2010. The authors estimated the impact on 5-year mortality risk at the age of 60 with and without […]
Exercise may offer little benefit to some individuals with type 2 diabetes
Researchers found that certain factors, like genetic predisposition, could inhibit certain people from experiencing blood sugar improvements despite a healthy routine of physical activity.
Oat oil supplement can help curb hunger, study finds
Satiety cues can be tricky to learn when you have fluctuating blood sugar, but certain supplements may help to decrease hunger – making you feel full longer.
Pistachios Associated with an Improved Metabolic Risk Profile in Prediabetes
Spanish researchers examined whether a diet rich in pistachios could be beneficial in delaying prediabetes onset and promoting a healthier metabolic profile in patients with prediabetes.