As a typical midwestern kid, Kirk Habegger tried his hand at all kinds of sports. He grew up in Berne, IN—“A tiny town in the middle of a cornfield,” he says—where there was not much else to do. “I loved playing football, but I was much better at endurance sports like track and swimming,” he […]
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TikTok's 'Cozymaxxing' Trend Could Improve Your Mental Health, Experts Say
Cozymaxxing is a snuggly self-care practice that TikTok users are touting as an antidote to stress. Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images “Cozymaxxing” is a new self-care trend on TikTok focused on creating a comforting, stress-free environment. The practice may provide several mental health benefits, such as reduced stress, improved emotional regulation, and better sleep quality. As with […]
Read MoreWomen's Heart Health More Affected by Lifestyle Risks Than Men, Study Finds
New research suggests certain cardiovascular risk factors may impact women’s heart health more than men’s. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images New research indicates that certain cardiovascular risk factors could significantly impact females more than males. The researchers say taking biological sex into account during routine screenings could provide a clearer assessment of cardiovascular risk. Experts say it’s […]
Read MoreOzempic May Cause Cosmetic Side Effects Like Sagging Skin, Wrinkly Feet
Recent anecdotal reports have highlighted strange side effects of GLP-1 medications used for weight loss like “Ozempic mouth” and “Ozempic feet.” Elena Popova/Getty Images “Ozempic feet” and “Ozempic mouth” are the latest reported cosmetic side effects from GLP-1 medications used for weight loss. Experts say wrinkles and sagging skin can result from rapid weight loss […]
Read MoreGlycemic and non-glycemic benefits of initial triple therapy versus sequential add-on therapy in patients with new-onset diabetes: results from the EDICT study
Introduction To compare carotid intima–media thickness (cIMT) and liver fat content in subjects who maintained good glycemic control for 6 years on initial triple therapy with metformin/exenatide/pioglitazone versus sequential add-on therapy with metformin followed with glipizide and basal insulin in subjects with new-onset diabetes. Research design and methods Liver fat content and cIMT were compared […]
Read MoreDiabetes Spotlight: Kirk Habegger, PhD: The Impact of Glucagon on Metabolic Processes
As a typical midwestern kid, Kirk Habegger tried his hand at all kinds of sports. He grew up in Berne, IN—“A tiny town in the middle of a cornfield,” he says—where there was not much else to do. “I loved playing football, but I was much better at endurance sports like track and swimming,” he […]
Read MoreThe Normal 93: Linking the β-Cell and Insulin Sensitivity: Revisiting a 1993 Diabetes Classic by Kahn et al.
In this month’s Classics in Diabetes featured article, published in Diabetes in 1993, the description by Kahn et al. of the relationship between insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity in 93 healthy adults without diabetes provided a model for the regulation of glucose tolerance that continues to be used today. In the study, data from a large […]
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Read MorePaper of the Month 2024 Winners
Each month, the Diabetes editorial team chooses a single paper to be designated the Paper of the Month, which is then made available for free online and added to an exclusive collection (https://diabetesjournals.org/collection/1619/Diabetes-Paper-of-the-Month). Congratulations to the 2024 winners! Source: https:/journals.org/diabetes/article/74/5/666/158075/Paper-of-the-Month-2024-Winners
Read MoreWhat's New in Diabetes
Visit this page often to keep informed about the latest releases from CDC on diabetes and related topics. On this page, we will provide the latest website updates, as well as information on CDC’s diabetes prevention research, programs and policies Source: https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=350460&c=401845
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