Diabetics

This study is the first to evaluate the separate mechanisms of caffeine and non-caffeine components in mitigating the severity of NAFLD, a common issue linked to Type 2 Diabetes.According to a recent study published in the journal Nutrients by the University of Coimbra, caffeine, polyphenols, and other natural compounds in coffee could play a role in decreasing the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in overweight individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D).NAFLD encompasses a range of liver conditions caused…

Apple Watches already have a pretty comprehensive suite of health features on board. There's the heart monitor and ECG generator, the step counter, and more recently in the Apple Watch Series 8, the temperature gauge that can be used for sleep and cycle tracking. Now, it looks like there will be a new health feature that sees the watch able to read blood glucose levels, without the need for a needle or a pinprick.What's really interesting is not just how the technology will work, but how Apple got there and how the new…

With the incidence of type 2 diabetes increasing alarmingly, science is looking to genetics to better understand the processes underlying this chronic illness. A new study has isolated a gene not previously associated with diabetes that seems to lead to the pancreatic dysfunction that causes the disease.The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) predicts that, by 2045, 12.2% of the world’s population will be living with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the more prevalent form of the disease, accounting for around 90%…

While islet cell transplants allow some diabetics to forgo daily insulin injections, those people have to take immunosuppressive drugs in order to keep the cells from being rejected. A new implant, however, could administer the drugs for them – and with fewer side effects.In Type 1 diabetes, the islet cells produced by the pancreas are destroyed by an autoimmune reaction. They therefore aren't available to travel via the bloodstream to the liver, where they would have produced blood-sugar-regulating insulin.As a result,…

For 25 years, I've had Type 1 diabetes. Like the tens of millions of Americans with diabetes, one of the most important things I have to do to stay healthy is make sure my blood sugar is in normal range.Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) allow diabetics to track their blood sugar 24/7. They're incredibly useful, providing insight on how your blood sugar reacts to insulin, food, exercise and whatever else affects it.Abbott Laboratories and Dexcom are the leaders in the CGM market, which hit $5.1 billion in revenue in 2021…

The researchers discovered a therapeutic target for beta cell preservation and regeneration.The discovery could benefit millions of people worldwide.A new discovery could be a game-changer for patients with type 2 diabetes. Researchers at the Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism Institute (DOMI) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a therapeutic target for the preservation and regeneration of beta cells (β cells), the cells in the pancreas that produce and distribute insulin.  The finding could also…

A wearable device that automatically regulates blood-sugar levels was found to help people with Type 1 diabetes better manage their condition, potentially expanding the field of treatments for the chronic disease.The iLet bionic pancreas made by Concord, Mass.-based Beta Bionics helped people with Type 1 diabetes reduce average blood-sugar levels more effectively than other treatment methods including similar devices, according to a study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. The Food and Drug…

The study found that NSAID use was associated with an increased risk of first-time heart failure hospitalization.Researchers discover new side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.According to a study presented at ESC Congress 2022, short-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is linked to a first-time hospitalization for heart failure in individuals with type 2 diabetes.NSAIDs are the most common form of anti-inflammatory medication.  The most popular NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen…