Hundreds of adults and children with type 1 diabetes in England have been fitted with an artificial pancreas that experts say could become the “holy grail” for managing the disease, in a world-first trial on the NHS. The groundbreaking device uses an algorithm to determine the amount of insulin that […]
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At a Glance A drug approved to treat high blood pressure, called verapamil, protected insulin-producing cells in the pancreas in people with type 1 diabetes. These protective effects lasted as long as people took the drug over the two years of the study, reducing the amount of insulin treatment required. […]
Studies have tied the vaccine to lower rates of childhood mortality and stronger immunity against a host of infectious diseases. There are also signs the vaccine can calm the immune system, benefiting people with allergies and autoimmune diseases. Around the world, trials are underway to research BCG in multiple sclerosis, […]
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common pediatric liver disease, affecting 5 to 8 million children in the United States. In NAFLD, the cells of the liver store large fat droplets, which can affect the function of the liver. Physicians have long observed a relationship between NAFLD and […]
Share on PinterestDrinking a shot of whey protein before meals could help with blood sugar control. luza studios/Getty Images A new study finds a simple way to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. Researchers observed that the participants who drank a shot of whey protein before their meals […]
Diabetes impacts your body’s ability to control your blood sugar (glucose) levels. Uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to serious complications, which is why monitoring your blood sugar and keeping it within recommended ranges is so important. Your recommended blood sugar range can be impacted by a variety of factors such […]
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new analytical method that answers a long-standing question about type 2 diabetes: why do some obese patients develop the condition while others do not. The research has been published in the journal, “Journal of Experimental Medicine” Type 2 diabetes is a serious […]
Individuals with elevated arterial stiffness combined with high blood pressure had the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Arterial stiffness may be a better predictor for the future risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) than blood pressure, with stiffer arteries showing the highest risk for the development of T2D, […]
Kieran Smith in the lab with the protein shots. Credit: Newcastle University, UK Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars. In a study, which holds potential for dietary management of the condition, people with […]
According to a new study, drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals can help control blood sugar in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Drinking a small serving of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars. According to […]
Many adults can achieve remission of type 2 diabetes with a primary intervention consisting of a diet that emphasizes whole, plant-based foods, according to a new publication from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). The document was developed to assist clinicians treating adults with type 2 diabetes, with the […]
For Immediate Release: May 13, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injection to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, as an addition to diet and exercise. Mounjaro was effective at improving blood sugar and was more effective than the other diabetes […]