Introduction Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is a monogenic form of diabetes. MODY type 9 (MODY9) is a rare subtype caused by variants in the PAX4 gene. However, the pathogenicity and mechanisms of many PAX4 variants remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical relevance and pathogenic mechanisms of three novel PAX4 variants […]
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Food insecurity patterns and mental health among youth and young adults with diabetes
Discussion A substantial number of YYA with T1D and T2D in the study sample experienced FI. Specifically, 6.6% of YYA with T1D and 16.5% of those with T2D exhibited persistent FI, and 20.3% of YYAs with T1D and 42.3% of those with T2D experienced IFI over time. These longitudinal results extend findings from earlier cross-sectional […]
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Trends in delaying and forgoing medical care due to cost and the association with insurance status among US adults with diabetes, 2009–2023
Discussion In this nationally representative sample of US adults with diabetes, delaying or forgoing medical care due to cost decreased over the past decade; this trend was consistent by sociodemographic characteristics, insurance type, and clinical characteristics. However, being uninsured was significantly associated with delaying or forgoing medical care due to cost compared with those who […]
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Clustering patterns in Finnish type 1 diabetes patients: a nationwide register-based study
Discussion We conducted an extensive investigation into the spatiotemporal clustering tendency of T1DM among children and adolescents in Finland, a country with a notably high incidence of T1DM. Using a large dataset with detailed residential histories from birth to diagnosis, we applied multiple clustering analysis methods to explore the geographic and temporal distribution of T1DM […]
Read MoreMetal Mixture Inflammatory Index and diabetes risk in US adults: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 1999-2020 and development of a LASSO-based prediction model
Introduction Environmental heavy-metal mixtures may contribute to diabetes risk, yet their combined effects remain understudied. We investigated the association between the Metal Mixture Inflammatory Index (MMII) and prevalent diabetes in US adults. Research design and methods We analyzed data from 23 288 participants in the 1999–2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Survey-weighted logistic regression, […]
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Best and Worst Sleeping Positions for Health, According to Experts
Share on PinterestExperts say that sleeping on your side may be better for your health. Image Credit: Amor Burakova/Stocksy Certain sleeping positions, like side sleeping, may be better for your health. Sleeping on your stomach or sleeping on your back may affect your health in various ways, according to experts. There are some ways you […]
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Special Edition- Weight Bias and Stigma – Part 1
In this special series on Weight Bias and Stigma our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss weight bias and stigma and its importance because weight bias and stigma have an important impact the experience of living with obesity, leads to measurable adverse outcomes, and when it is present in health care interactions it affects all […]
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Nick Jonas Shares Key Lessons Living with Type 1 Diabetes for 20 Years
Share on PinterestAs the Jonas Brothers celebrate their 20th year as a band, it’s also been 20 years since Nick Jonas’ type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Photo courtesy of Dexcom Lead singer Nick Jonas has been living with type 1 diabetes for 20 years. The Jonas Brothers band “JONAS20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour” celebrates its […]
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Portfolio Diet May Help Improve Heart Health, Lower Cholesterol
Share on PinterestAdherence to the Portfolio Diet may reduce the risk of death from heart disease by 18%. Image Credit: Ina Peters/Stocksy Research has linked adherence to the Portfolio Diet with a reduction in the risk of death from heart disease by up to 18%. The diet’s success comes from combining four specific cholesterol-lowering food […]
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What This Means for Medicare Recipients
Share on PinterestReclassification of cannabis will offer certain coverage for Medicare recipients. Image credit: Virginian Pilot/Getty Images A White House directive is ordering federal authorities to speed up the reclassification of a form of cannabis as a less dangerous drug. The action may also establish a pilot program that allows Medicare recipients to be reimbursed […]
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