Analogs, pen devices dominate ambulatory insulin use in U.S. adults
(HealthDay)—Insulin analogs and insulin pen delivery devices remained dominant for ambulatory insulin use for U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes from 2016 to 2020,...
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Breastfeeding linked to lower risk of type 1 diabetes
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Research on the role of diet in the development of type 1 diabetes is generally of low evidence, but there...
‘Green’ Mediterranean diet linked to elevated fasting ghrelin levels — ScienceDaily
Fasting levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin rebound after weight loss and can help reduce belly fat and improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin,...
Mutations in liver cells linked to liver disease and fat metabolism — ScienceDaily
For the first time, DNA mutations in liver cells have been identified that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in patients with liver disease. These...
Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome — ScienceDaily
A study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type...
Key protein linked to appetite and obesity in mice — ScienceDaily
Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have identified a protein that plays a key role in how the...
Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, finds study
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce...
Hybrid closed-loop therapy beneficial for children with type 1 diabetes
(HealthDay)—For children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, hybrid closed-loop (HCL) therapy improves glycemic control and quality of life, according to a study published...
Monitoring glucose levels, no needles required
Penn State researchers developed a prototype of a wearable, noninvasive glucose sensor, shown here on the arm. Credit: Jia Zhu Noninvasive glucose monitoring devices...
Obese patients were twice as likely to experience a prolonged ICU stay or die, in a large Swedish cohort study — ScienceDaily
In patients with COVID-19, a high body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased risk of death and prolonged intensive care unit (ICU)...