Diabetes
Diabetes is a long-term health condition where the amount of sugar in the blood becomes too high. This happens because the body can’t use a hormone called insulin properly (in Type 2 diabetes) or doesn’t produce enough insulin (in Type 1 diabetes). Hormone Insulin regulates the glucose levels in our bodies. It helps our cells absorb glucose from the blood and turn it into energy or store it for later use. Insulin deficiency or resistance can result in high blood sugar levels, which can cause severe health complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, kidney disease, and vision impairment. Managing diabetes typically involves lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, blood sugar monitoring, and in many cases, medication or insulin therapy. The exact causes of diabetes are complex and vary depending on genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
Diabetes
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EyeArt: AI-based Diabetic Retinopathy Detection software
EyeArt v2.2.0, developed by Eyenuk Inc., is an AI-powered Class II medical device designed to automatically detect signs of diabetic retinopathy in adult diabetic patients using high-resolution retinal images. This innovative software aims to improve early detection…
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SPINA-DI: Fasting-Based Disposition Index For Diabetes Diagnosis
A recent study in the Journal of Diabetes introduced a novel method for diabetes diagnosis: the fasting-based disposition index (SPINA-DI). Utilizing plasma insulin and glucose levels, this mathematical model was validated against dynamical compensation indexes through computer…
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Stanford Engineers Innovate Long-Acting Hydrogel for Ozempic
Materials engineers at Stanford University have developed a groundbreaking hydrogel drug delivery system, potentially transforming the administration of diabetes and weight control drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Victoza, and others. A new system allows for one injection…
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USC Study Reveals Two Metabolites Enhance Prediabetes Prediction in Latino Youth Beyond Traditional Risk Factors
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, funded by the National Institutes of Health, conducted a study focusing on prediabetes in young Latino people. The study found that adding two specific…
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Smart Bandage to Monitor and Deliver Targeted Treatment for Chronic Wounds
Caltech researchers have developed a new type of smart bandage that uses a custom-developed electrochemical biosensor array to treat chronic wounds, such as diabetic ulcers and burns. The bandage is made of a flexible polymer containing embedded…
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Late night snack with cottage cheese has no major adverse metabolic effects
Associate Professor of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences Michael Ormsbee and former Florida state university graduate student Samantha Leyh found that consuming 30 grams of protein about 30 minutes before bed appears to have a positive effect…
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Pecan consumption linked to improved cardiovascular and diabetic biomarkers
Researchers have conducted a study to see if eating pecans had an impact on cardiovascular disease and diabetes biomarkers. This study was funded by National Pecan Shellers Association and findings are published in journal Nutrition. Researchers conducted a…
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New biomarkers to predict the success of diabetic macular edema treatment
Researchers have found new biomarkers that predict prognosis following current treatments for diabetic macular edema. The research was led by Dr. Rajeev Muni, a vitreoretinal surgeon at St. Michael’s Hospital. The study is published in the journal JAMA…
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Oral ketone supplements control blood glucose spikes
Researchers have shown that drinking a ketone supplement can lower blood glucose levels, presenting a potential future method to control blood glucose spikes experienced by diabetics. Previous studies have shown that intravenoous ketones can reduce blood sugar…
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Animal studies show that naturally occurring peptide catestatin has potential as anti-obesity and type 2 diabetes treatment
Research by team from University of California San Diego School of Medicine shows that treating obese mice with catestatin (CST), a peptide naturally occurring in the body, showed significant improvement in glucose and insulin tolerance and reduced…
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