New research demonstrates potential for increasing effectiveness of popular diabetes, weight-loss drugs

by Emily Kagey,University of MichiganMC3R loss increases responsiveness to GLP1 drugs. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI178250A network of proteins fou

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

New research demonstrates potential for increasing effectiveness of popular diabetes, weight-loss drugs

by Emily Kagey,University of MichiganMC3R loss increases responsiveness to GLP1 drugs. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI178250A network of proteins fou

Updated on:July 17,2024 0

Metabolic and bariatric surgery found to prevent pre-diabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes in most patients

by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric SurgeryCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsPatients with pre-diabetes and severe obesity who had metabolic and bariatric surgery were 20 times less likely to

Updated on: June 18,2024 5

Metabolic and bariatric surgery found to prevent pre-diabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes in most patients

by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric SurgeryCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsPatients with pre-diabetes and severe obesity who had metabolic and bariatric surgery were 20 times less likely to

Updated on:June 18,2024 5

Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn preclinical studies, a team of researchers from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles report new findin

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Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn preclinical studies, a team of researchers from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles report new findin

Updated on:July 17,2024 0

'Diabetes distress' can increase risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorde

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'Diabetes distress' can increase risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorde

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Unhealthy sleep linked to diabetes in a diverse population

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsPersistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2

Updated on: July 23,2024 0

Unhealthy sleep linked to diabetes in a diverse population

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsPersistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2

Updated on:July 23,2024 0

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s

Updated on:July 05,2024 0

Viruses from poo can help combat obesity and diabetes

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainObese mice with unhealthy lifestyles gain significantly less weight and avoid type 2 diabetes when they receive viruses transplanted from the s

Updated on: June 20,2024 4

Viruses from poo can help combat obesity and diabetes

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainObese mice with unhealthy lifestyles gain significantly less weight and avoid type 2 diabetes when they receive viruses transplanted from the s

Updated on:June 20,2024 4

From banning junk food ads to a sugar tax: With diabetes on the rise, Australia can't afford to ignore the evidence

by Gary Sacks,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere are renewed calls this week for the Australian government to implement a range of measures aimed at improving our diets. Thes

Updated on: July 06,2024 0

From banning junk food ads to a sugar tax: With diabetes on the rise, Australia can't afford to ignore the evidence

by Gary Sacks,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere are renewed calls this week for the Australian government to implement a range of measures aimed at improving our diets. Thes

Updated on:July 06,2024 0

New therapeutic targets to fight type 2 diabetes

by University of BarcelonaDesigning combination therapies based on the different factors involved in the control of glucose synthesis by the liver could be a more effective strategy to address th

Updated on: June 18,2024 7

New therapeutic targets to fight type 2 diabetes

by University of BarcelonaDesigning combination therapies based on the different factors involved in the control of glucose synthesis by the liver could be a more effective strategy to address th

Updated on:June 18,2024 7

Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDThe cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller grown populations worldwide. Credit: DZDSince 1990, the prevalence of obesity am

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Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDThe cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller grown populations worldwide. Credit: DZDSince 1990, the prevalence of obesity am

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Belly fat hinders digestive disease medications

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at C

Updated on: June 20,2024 8

Belly fat hinders digestive disease medications

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at C

Updated on:June 20,2024 8

Popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy among privately insured patients may worsen disparities, suggests study

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA USC study suggests that publicly insured individuals who are most likely to benefit from new drugs for diabetes and obesity

Updated on: August 08,2024 0

Popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy among privately insured patients may worsen disparities, suggests study

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA USC study suggests that publicly insured individuals who are most likely to benefit from new drugs for diabetes and obesity

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