April 25th 2024
A retrospective study challenges preoperative withholding of GLP-1 RAs in diabetes patients undergoing surgery, citing no increased risk of postoperative respiratory complications.
Beta Cells Need Key Protein to Divide and Conquer Diabetes
January 27th 2010Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have identified a cell-cycle protein essential for beta-cell replication to respond successfully to insulin resistance. The finding may point toward eventual therapies for preventing or treating type 2 diabetes.
Stress Peptide and Receptor May Have Role in Diabetes
January 22nd 2010Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have found that the neuropeptide corticotropin-releasing factor also plays a part in the pancreas, where it increases insulin secretion and promotes the division of the insulin-producing beta cells.
Insulin Pumps Might Have Slight Advantage in Type 1 Diabetes
January 18th 2010A meta analysis found that participants using insulin pumps had significantly lower HbA1c levels than those using multiple daily injections, though no differences existed between the two for non-severe low blood glucose levels.
A1C Test Given Prominent Role in 2010 ADA Diabetes Screening Guidelines
December 30th 2009In the current Revisions to the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, the section on Diagnosis of Diabetes has been revised to include the use of A1C to diagnose diabetes, with a cut-point of 6.5 percent or greater.
Study Identifies Genetic Predeterminants for Diabetes in African-Americans
December 29th 2009RNA and DNA analyses of blood samples taken from patients undergoing treatment in the cardiac catheterization lab at the University of North Carolina identified the existence of variations in glucose metabolizing genes that might lead to health-related differences in these racially distinct patient groups.
Relieving Stress on Insulin-producing Cells May Prevent Diabetes
December 28th 2009Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have found that a relatively little-studied enzyme plays a central role in defending beta cells against oxidants, but is damaged by the high levels of blood glucose produced in diabetes.
Glycemic Index Education Leads to Better Diabetes Control
December 16th 2009Participants in a clinical trial attended weekly sessions to learn about the potential benefits of low-glycemic-index foods. After nine weeks, they had adopted a lower glycemic-index diet and recorded lower weight, smaller waists, and improved blood sugar levels.
Parents Willing to Adopt Mobile Phone Tech to Track Children's Diabetes
December 15th 2009Parental concerns and the willingness to adopt mobile-phone-based technology are likely tied to the unmet need of parents, including provider access, limited available information and support, and the complex management of children with diabetes.
Rituximab May Slow Beta Cell Destruction in Type 1 Diabetes Patients
December 11th 2009Researchers at UT Southwestern and 14 other centers worldwide found that injections of the drug used to treat autoimmune disorders slowed beta cell destruction in the pancreas of those newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least a year.
Neurologic Disease and Pregnancy Outcomes
December 8th 2009Some neurologic disorders increase the risk of problematic outcomes of pregnancy. Data on such associations have been scant, but this is beginning to change. For example, with regard to epilepsy, there are a number of pregnancy registries which track outcomes related to antiepileptic drug therapy. However, large trials and population studies are not common.
Outlook Not as Grim for Type 2 Diabetics with Heart Disease, Study Says
December 3rd 2009Individuals with mild to moderate coronary heart disease, treated with intensive medical therapy alone, were no more likely to die from a heart problem after five years than those who also had an angioplasty procedure.
Cardiovascular Risk in Type 1 Diabetic Youths Linked Primarily to Insulin Resistance
December 2nd 2009Insulin resistance may affect long-term cardiovascular outcomes in type 1 diabetes and results indicate that insulin resistance is directly related to decreased heart and vessel function and appears to impair capacity to exercise.
Glucose Intolerance in Pregnancy Associated with Postpartum Cardiovascular Risk
December 2nd 2009Glucose intolerance during pregnancy predicts an increased likelihood of postpartum metabolic syndrome. In turn, cardiovascular risk factors at three months postpartum indicates that risk factors may be longstanding and contribute to long-term risk of cardiovascular disease.