Dexamethasone, a steroid being used to treat severe cases of COVID-19, is less effective in treating the coronavirus in people who have diabetes and other risk factors, researchers say. Dexamethasone suppresses the immune system, thus alleviating the damage done to the lungs in patients with an overactive, potentially deadly immune response. Read more
Empagliflozin (sold under the brand name Jardiance) may reduce major adverse kidney events in some type 2 diabetes patients better than other medications, researchers say. The study used U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) data to assess the effectiveness of empagliflozin versus other antihyperglycemic drugs. Read more
Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that increase a person’s chances of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease, including abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high fasting glucose. Researchers say that people with type 1 diabetes and metabolic system are at greater risk of complications like heart […]
Researchers studied the relationship between COVID-19 and patients with diabetes in order to assign a point system to chronic risk factors that can affect COVID-19 cases, including diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease. Their scoring system can be used to predict the link between COVID, diabetes, and the risk of deaths. Read more
The immune system fights against dangers like bacteria, viruses, and various other pathogens using a variety of “T cells.” Researchers have engineered a particular type of T cell, called 5MCAR T cells, which they say completely eliminated harmful T cells that invaded the pancreas. These 5MCAR T cells could potentially be used to fight diabetes […]
An artificial pancreas, also known as a closed-loop system of insulin delivery or an automated insulin delivery system, could potentially improve outcomes and quality of life in children with type 1 diabetes. Currently, less than 20% of children with type 1 diabetes attain the target glycated hemoglobin level of less than 7% that is recommended […]
The younger the age at which a person develops type 2 diabetes, the worse their health outcomes later in life, researchers say. Data from 1.3 million individuals showed that each additional year of age at type 2 diagnosis was linked to 4% lower risk for death from all causes. Read more
The Omnipod 5 Horizon System is a hybrid closed loop automated insulin delivery device. It works with a mobile phone or personal diabetes manager. A unique feature of the device is that it uses custom-built glucose control, modifiable based on the time of day; it can also prevent the patient from experiencing a hypoglycemia episode. […]
For those who celebrate Christmas or other winter holidays, this time of year can make managing your own or a family member’s diabetes more difficult, with an array of tempting food and drink available. Here are some tips, advice, and recipes to help celebrate safely. Read more
Holiday meals and traditions don’t have to disrupt your diabetes control, the American Diabetes Association says. By planning ahead and preparing, you can still enjoy celebrating at this time of year. Read more
How well you are able to perform physically during exercise is affected by your intake of macronutrients — carbohydrate, fat, and protein — says diabetes exercise expert Dr. Sheri Colberg. Your performance affected by calorie intake both during an activity and when you are recovering from it. Read more
Diabetes is responsible for 4.2 million deaths around the world every year, nearly three times as many deaths as COVID-19 has now claimed. Some experts predict that one in 10 people will be affected by 2045, making diabetes a deadly “silent epidemic.” Read more
Detecting diabetes early through screening can help to reduce or delay many diabetic complications to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet, and heart. Most screening for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes involves questionnaires/risk scoring tools and tests involving fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c, and random blood glucose. But how accurate are these diagnostic tests for type 2 […]
Knee osteoarthritis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are all conditions that are common in older individuals, and frequently coexist with each other. In addition to aging, osteoarthritis is also associated with cardiovascular risk factor like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Read more
Researchers say that measuring people’s handgrip strength could be a relatively simple and inexpensive means of predicting a patient’s future risk of type 2 diabetes. Read more
High blood sugar levels are correlated with COVID-19 mortality, even in people with no history of diabetes, according to new research. Because of this, early blood glucose screenings in people who contract COVID-19 are needed, the researchers say. Read more
A new treatment called endoscopic duodenal mucosal resurfacing (DMR), combined with a glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonist medication, has been shown to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, and possibly could enable them to discontinue insulin therapy. Read more
Women who are overweight who eat a Mediterranean style diet, rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, may reduce their odds of developing type 2 diabetes by 30% compared to women who follow other eating patterns, researchers say. Read more
Researchers examined what effect changes in physical activity and diet would have on insulin resistance and blood glucose in children categorized as normal weight. The PANIC study found that the long-term effects of combined physical exercise and diet modification reduced future risk of developing diabetes. Read more
Two large studies say that the risk of serious diabetes complications isn’t merely driven by an individual’s blood sugar control. Instead, multiple factors, which can include body mass index (BMI), age, gender, and socio-economic factors like income level, insurance coverage and education can affect a person’s risk of developing complications like diabetic neuropathy and cardiac […]