'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

by Center for Genomic RegulationPancreatic islets in mice, specialized tissues that host beta cells. On the left, a healthy pancreatic islet is shown with its typical morphology with alpha cells in th

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'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

by Center for Genomic RegulationPancreatic islets in mice, specialized tissues that host beta cells. On the left, a healthy pancreatic islet is shown with its typical morphology with alpha cells in th

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Voice analysis can screen people for type 2 diabetes with high accuracy, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at theAnnual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes(EASD), Madrid (9–13 Sept), highlights

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Voice analysis can screen people for type 2 diabetes with high accuracy, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at theAnnual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes(EASD), Madrid (9–13 Sept), highlights

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Exposure to a group of widely used 'forever chemicals' may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a large and diverse group of indu

Updated on: February 05,2024 14

Exposure to a group of widely used 'forever chemicals' may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a large and diverse group of indu

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Drunk mice sober up after a hormone shot

by Cell PressFGF21 counteracts alcohol intoxication by activating the noradrenergic nervous system. Credit:Cell Metabolism/Choi et al.A hormone called fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) pr

Updated on: February 03,2024 12

Drunk mice sober up after a hormone shot

by Cell PressFGF21 counteracts alcohol intoxication by activating the noradrenergic nervous system. Credit:Cell Metabolism/Choi et al.A hormone called fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) pr

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Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health

by Jacob Levin,Virginia TechThe study conducted on the Virginia Smart Roads includes luminaires of varying colors which are are commercially available for roadway lighting. Credit: Rajaram Bhaga

Updated on: February 19,2024 13

Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health

by Jacob Levin,Virginia TechThe study conducted on the Virginia Smart Roads includes luminaires of varying colors which are are commercially available for roadway lighting. Credit: Rajaram Bhaga

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Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes usin

Updated on: February 19,2024 10

Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes usin

Updated on:February 19,2024 10

GLP-1 RA use tied to lower rate of venous thromboembolism in diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a lower risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according t

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GLP-1 RA use tied to lower rate of venous thromboembolism in diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a lower risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according t

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Findings shed light on the cellular mechanisms causing insulin resistance

byUniversity of MontrealCredit:Diabetes(2024). DOI: 10.2337/db23-0802Recent researchpublishedin the journalDiabetessheds new light on the cellular mechanisms

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Findings shed light on the cellular mechanisms causing insulin resistance

byUniversity of MontrealCredit:Diabetes(2024). DOI: 10.2337/db23-0802Recent researchpublishedin the journalDiabetessheds new light on the cellular mechanisms

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Women who take more steps per day may have a lower risk of diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new analys

Updated on: February 03,2024 13

Women who take more steps per day may have a lower risk of diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new analys

Updated on:February 03,2024 13

Study indicates surge in GLP-1RA prescriptions to treat obesity and prevent its complications

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at Cedars-Sinai and other institutions conducted a nationwide, population-based study to identify trends in the use of

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Study indicates surge in GLP-1RA prescriptions to treat obesity and prevent its complications

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at Cedars-Sinai and other institutions conducted a nationwide, population-based study to identify trends in the use of

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New discovery about diabetes may reduce the risk of organ failure

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new research result from Aarhus University and the Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus has identified how diabetes affects stem cells residing in muscle to

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New discovery about diabetes may reduce the risk of organ failure

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new research result from Aarhus University and the Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus has identified how diabetes affects stem cells residing in muscle to

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Anti-aging compound improves muscle glucose metabolism in people

by Washington University School of MedicineSenior investigator Samuel Klein, MD, (left), in the laboratory with Adewole Okunade, PhD. Klein's team found that NMN improved the ability of insul

Updated on: February 05,2024 10

Anti-aging compound improves muscle glucose metabolism in people

by Washington University School of MedicineSenior investigator Samuel Klein, MD, (left), in the laboratory with Adewole Okunade, PhD. Klein's team found that NMN improved the ability of insul

Updated on:February 05,2024 10