Woman With Type 1 Diabetes Goes off Insulin
An experimental diabetes treatment has helped a Chicago woman with Type 1 diabetes go off insulin. The treatment involves an islet cell Read more»
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AI Powered Systems Diagnose Diabetes
A new article discusses a system that combines high-speed video and an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered algorithm to offer quick, no-contact screenings for Read more»
Occasional 30 Minute Exercise Reduces Diabetes Risk
A study conducted by researchers at Centro per le Malattie Endocrine e Metaboliche in Italy found that a single 30-minute aerobic exercise Read more»
Once Weekly Insulin Might Mean Fewer Shots
A new article discusses the potential use of once-weekly insulin shots as an alternative to the multiple daily insulin injections typically required Read more»
Teens Face Type 1 Diabetes “Burn Out”
A new article discusses the challenges faced by Canadian teens and young adults living with type 1 diabetes
New Insights Into Diabetes Related Vision Problems
A new study in mice reveals insights into the role of the protein Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) in diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause Read more»
Bacterial Infections May Trigger Some Type 1 Diabetes Cases
Researchers from Cardiff University suggest that type 1 diabetes can be triggered by bacterial infections. The researchers found that when killer T Read more»
Healthier Rice Could Help Fight Diabetes
A new, healthier variety of rice has been developed by scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). This new rice has Read more»
Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher in Women With Preconception Prediabetes
A study has found preconception prediabetes is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes among adolescents and young adults. The study, Read more»
Researchers Cure Type 1 Diabetes For The First Time
A 25-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes became insulin-free after receiving a transplant of reprogrammed stem cells extracted from her own body. Read more»
Link Found Between Red Meat and Type 2 Diabetes
A study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that higher intake of heme iron, the type Read more»
Drug Treats Type 2 with a Side Effect of Weight Loss
It is no secret that weight loss can greatly assist in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, a recent study shows that a specific drug, liraglutide, used at a certain dosage can yield weight loss for patients.
FDA Approves Novo Nordisk Obesity Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Saxenda, an injectable drug developed by Novo Nordisk for obesity and weight management.
Pill Decreases Blood Glucose by 30 Percent
Scientists from Cornell University saw promising results in an animal study that could one day lead to the creation of a probiotic pill that can help control blood glucose.
Metformin is Rarely Prescribed in People with Prediabetes
A UCLA study shows only a small percentage of those diagnosed with prediabetes are given the first line type 2 medication. And considering its benefits for the type 2 patient population, the healthcare community and federal government may need to reconsider prescribing practices for this drug in the prediabetes patient population.