Monthly Archives: June 2017
Diabetes and Prediabetes Prevalence Soaring in China
Details of a large survey of Chinese adults, published by JAMA, shows that the estimated overall prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes is soaring and that China now has the world's largest diabetes epidemic.
Study Finds Simple Fix to Curb Unhealthy Eating Caused by Stress
Stress during the workday can lead to overeating and unhealthy food choices at dinnertime, but there could be a buffer to this harmful pattern.
Diabetes Wearable Reads Sweat to Monitor Glucose, Cortisol and IL-6
Bioengineers have created a durable and versatile biosensor wearable for diabetes monitoring that measures 3 molecules, including blood sugar, from sweat.
4 Medications Best at Co-Managing Type 2 Diabetes and Osteoporosis
According to a researchers, the most effective treatment options for treating type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis together include 4 specific medications.
Treatment Change to Prevent Heart Disease for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Four clinical trials have led researchers to call for a shift in diabetes treatment that includes medications to lower the risk of heart disease in type 2 diabetes patients.
Demographics Affect Diabetes Rates and Care Sought
Researchers studied disparities in diabetes and foregone medical care and found demographic differences in diabetes rates and care sought based on race, income, location, sex and more.
New Anti-Diabetic Substance Found Abundant in Broccoli
Researchers have identified a new substance against diabetes with the ability to lower blood sugar levels - and it is richly abundant in broccoli.
Seal Oil Promotes Nerve Regeneration, Helps Diabetic Neuropathy, Says Study
Recent study suggests that seal oil, taken as a supplement, could help with diabetic neuropathy, a form of nerve damage caused by diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetics: Finger-Stick Blood Testing May Not Be Needed
In a landmark study, UNC School of Medicine researchers have shown that blood glucose testing does not offer a significant advantage in blood sugar...
Low-Dose Aspirin Cuts Breast Cancer Risk for Diabetic Women
Study of women with diabetes showed a reduced breast cancer risk for women who used low-dose aspirin compared to those who did not.
Researchers Prevent Type 1 Diabetes by Blocking B-cell AID
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory, Cyteir Therapeutics and collaborating institutions have found a way to protect beta cells from destruction -- achieving a longtime,...