Share on PinterestExperts say climate change is a major factor in the increase and spread of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Karen Kasmauski/Getty Images Health officials report an increasing number of tick bites across the United States as the regions where the insects typically breed have expanded. Experts cite climate change as a major factor in […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association’s four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. Intended for practicing physicians […]
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Share on PinterestRHONY star Jessel Taank is spreading awareness about IVF to support others going through fertility treatments. Photography courtesy of Sam Gold Real Housewives of New York City’s Jessel Taank is speaking out about IVF. The beloved RHONY star is spreading awareness to support others going through the procedure. The mother of twin boys […]
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Share on PinterestComedian and actor Kym Whitley said the GLP-1 drug Zepbound has helped her make better choices. Christine DiPasquale Photography Comedian and Emmy-nominated actor Kym Whitley opens up about her long journey with weight management. The “Happy Gilmore 2” actor credits her weight loss story to the GLP-1 medication Zepbound. Whitley has teamed up […]
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Implications of study findings TEXP-Q, a newly developed, person-centered PREM, was applied to gather information about the experiences of transition and transfer preparation in pediatric diabetes care among emerging adults with T1D. Diabetes-related data, as well as three other instruments, were used to explore factors with hypothetical impact on the experiences. Analyses indicated an overall […]
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Conclusions Over the course of 2 years, we developed, tested, and validated the DISDOH. The DISDOH is a concise 16-item assessment that provides an overview of the ADA’s five critical SDoH factors influencing individuals with diabetes: socioeconomic status, neighborhood and physical environment, food environment, healthcare access, and social context. No similar measure exists presently. We […]
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Discussion Our study showed that the average eGDR was significantly higher in the non-CKD group than in the CKD group, suggesting reduced insulin sensitivity in individuals with CKD. A follow-up study further identified a significant association between decreased insulin sensitivity and new-onset CKD, which was particularly pronounced in individuals without diabetes and those with higher […]
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Materials and methods Oral glucose tolerance test in human participants Healthy Chinese women aged 20–30 years with regular menstrual cycles (menstrual period within 3–7 days, menstrual cycle in the range of 25–32 days) and without lesions or medical conditions causing irregular menstruation were included. Research on healthy human volunteers was conducted in accordance with the principles […]
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Share on PinterestSister content creators Issa (left) and Nadya Okamoto say training for marathons helps them manage their prediabetes. Photography by Nadya and Issa Okamoto Sister content creators Issa and Nadya Okamoto share their recent diagnoses with prediabetes. The sisters started running and training for marathons as a way to combat the condition. The Okamotos […]
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Share on PinterestHulk Hogan has passed away after experiencing cardiac arrest, reportedly following weeks of declining health. Paul Kane/Getty Images Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan reportedly had heart-related health issues for years before dying after experiencing cardiac arrest this week. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, with obesity, smoking, unhealthy […]
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