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Sleep Apnea Linked to High Blood Sugar in African-Americans

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, African Americans with sleep disturbances are much more likely to experience changes in glucose metabolism which could predispose them to diabetes.

Brown Adipose Burns More Calories When Exposed to Cold

A study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism says exposure to the cold for brief periods may help people with brown adipose tissue burn 15 percent more calories.

Diabetes Cured in Lab Mice Using CRISPR Gene Editing

It's the ultimate goal for diabetes researchers: restoring the lost insulin producing function of the islet cells of the pancreas.  And finally, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, may be one step closer to realizing that dream.

Small Rises in Blood Sugar Cause Major Changes in Gene Expression In Pancreatic

New research from the Joslin Diabetes Center helps illuminate the process of glucose toxicity in pancreatic beta cells. Observing the behavior of these cells in lab rats following parial pancreatectomy, researchers were able to observe how small consistent rises in blood sugar levels typical of pre-diabetes caused changes in gene expression that impeded the ability of beta cells to produce insulin.

Improving Diabetes Care In the Midst of a Global Pandemic

In the midst of the coronovirus epidemic, managing diabetes is now more important - and perhaps more challenging -than ever.   Even in the best of times, primary care physicians sometimes struggle to effectively treat patients with diabetes. However, patient fears, and restrictions in day-to-day life due to social distancing may make it more difficult for patients to get medications, arrive at appointments, or stay on track with physical activity and healthy eating.

Does Fertility Affect the Risk For Obesity and Diabetes?

For years the controversy regarding the connection between reproductive health and body mass index has raged on, leaving women and their doctors with more questions than answers.  Are overweight women less fertile? Does primary ovarian insufficiency increase risks for obesity and diabetes?

The Key to Kicking Your Sugar Habit Is in Your Brain- Not Your Tastebuds

Sugar substitutes sure taste sweet, but let’s be honest, they’re never quite as satisfying as the real thing.  And until now, science has never been able to explain why.  But recently, researchers at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute have discovered neurons in the brains of mice that respond to sugar – not only on the tongue, but also in the gut.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, executive director of Interventional Cardiovascular Programs at Brigham and Women’s Hospital talks with HCPLive's Patrick Campbell about the American Heart Association's recommendations from the lipid management portion oftheir scientific statement discussing both coronary artery disease (CAD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D).