Metabolic syndrome is the term for a group of risk factors (including abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure) that have often been discussed in terms of increasing a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes. However, researchers say metabolic syndrome also poses risks for people with type 1, increasing their risk for serious complications […]
High blood glucose levels can damage the heart’s nerves and blood vessels. This contributes to the development of heart diseases and eventual heart attacks. However, new research shows that starting patients on medication to prevent cardiovascular diseases when they are first diagnosed with diabetes can help reduce the risk. Read more
Researchers have discovered a new insulin inhibitory receptor, named inceptor. (Insulin receptors are areas in human cells that allow insulin in the blood to join or bind with the cell.) The researchers found that blocking inceptor function makes the insulin signaling pathway in pancreatic beta cells more sensitive, which could potentially allow protection and regeneration […]
Limiting intake of high-carbohydrate foods like pasta, breads and potatoes, has long been a staple of diabetes lifestyle management. However, a recent study of people with type two diabetes suggests that eating white potatoes may not be incompatible with a healthy diabetes diet after all, as consuming potatoes did not affect the study participants’ blood […]
Checking your blood glucose by glancing at your wrist is becoming a reality for more people with diabetes. Wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that can send data to your smartwatch is helping greater numbers of people managing their diabetes. But making sure a particular CGM is compatible with a specific phone’s and watch’s operating […]
Many studies have linked moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) to improved health outcomes in patients, but there has been much debate as to whether more vigorous exercise has health benefits over performing moderate exercise for the same amount of time. Now, some researchers say including a higher percentage of vigorous physical activity as part […]
It’s been known since the early days of the pandemic that having diabetes increases the risk for severe COVID-19 complications. There are multiple factors that make the combination of diabetes and COVID-19 so serious. Some patients experience an increase in insulin resistance that raises blood glucose levels; plus, COVID-19 is sometimes treated with steroids, and […]
Prolonged hyperglycemia can lead to complications that damage the eyes, kidneys, nervous system, and cardiovascular system. The effects can be permanent and cause further damage, even if blood glucose levels are reduced. This is called metabolic memory, and is reason to control blood glucose levels sooner rather than later. Read more
Prediabetes is the term for the condition when blood sugar levels are consistently high, but the patient has not yet developed full-blown type 2 diabetes. People with prediabetes are often treated with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, and sometimes with medication. However, a team of researchers now say that there are in fact […]
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is connected to metabolic disorders including obesity and diabetes. Patients with PsA have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than the general population, or than patients with psoriasis alone. Read more
Research says that 73% of Americans now have overweight or obesity. 42% have obesity, and 10% have severe obesity; moreover, nearly 20% of children and teenagers have obesity. The rates of obesity vary between ethnic groups, with non-Hispanic Asian Americans having the lowest rates. Read more
New studies have investigated a once-daily pill that can optimize insulin therapy and reduce HbA1c among adults with type 1 diabetes. The pill, a novel liver-selective glucokinase activator, also known as TTP399, showed superior A1c reduction compared to placebo. Read more
People with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at similar risk for increased COVID-19 severity, new findings conclude. Therefore, people with either type of diabetes should be prioritized in receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, researchers say. Read more
A recent study that aimed to review and assess all the current evidence regarding SGLT2 inhibitors and their impact on death from all causes in diabetes patients found that overall, this class of diabetes drug was associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality. Read more
Changing simple behaviors such as skipping breakfast, sitting for long periods of time, alcohol consumption, and sleep patterns, can have a tremendous effect on your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers say. Read more
Pharmacist-led medication therapy management (MTM) can have a positive benefit on people managing their medications and keeping up with taking them as prescribed, especially when it comes to managing chronic conditions like diabetes, researchers say. Read more
Black and Hispanic Americans with type 1 diabetes who get COVID-19 are at much higher risk to develop serious complications or even die, according to a new study. Read more
Bariatric surgery, which consists of (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass [RYGB] or laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding [LAGB]), was originally intended as a weight loss treatment. However, the surgery has also been shown to cause significant improvements in type 2 diabetes and reductions in cardiovascular disease and death. But there are still questions about its long-term side effects and outcomes. Read […]
Due to the pandemic, many of us are “visiting” our healthcare professionals virtually much of the time. When you have type 2 diabetes, virtual healthcare visits and telehealth tools can very useful, as doctors can monitor your blood glucose, diet, medications, and overall health even if they aren’t seeing you in person. Read more
Studies on the onset and management of diabetic retinopathy, a condition that is a frequent complication of diabetes and which can result in blindness, have determined that there is a correlation between the degree of retinopathy and the patient’s risk for cardiac problems. Read more