Complications

Blood sugar and HbA1c variations linked with Alzheimers in type 2 diabetes

August 15, 2017

Variations in blood sugar levels and HbA1c are independently associated with Alzheimer's disease in people with type 2 diabetes, research suggests. The findings indicate there…

Reduction in depression symptoms associated with improved HbA1c in type 2 diabetes

August 15, 2017

People with type 2 diabetes who experience reduced depressive symptoms improve their HbA1c more compared to those who don't experience these reductions, research suggests. These…

Liver inflammation discovery could explain vascular complications risk in diabetes

August 14, 2017

German researchers have unlocked a previously unknown mechanism as to why people with diabetes have a higher risk of long-term complications. Scientists have identified inflammatory…

Diabetes and Your Period

August 14, 2017

If you’ve noticed higher blood sugar levels shortly before or during your period, or if your blood sugars are bouncing up and down as you…

Diabetes and Osteoporosis

August 11, 2017

It’s not uncommon for people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) to also develop osteoporosis (a condition that causes weak or brittle bones). Part of the…

Sitting With Diabetes

August 9, 2017

How dangerous is prolonged sitting with diabetes? What can we do to reduce the damage caused by sitting? Several studies have found that prolonged sitting…

Invokana benefits heart health in type 2 diabetes

August 8, 2017

A recent research analysis on the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor Invokana (canagliflozin) has revealed improvements in two important heart failure biomarkers. The data collected…

Review findings reverse prediction on compound link with type 2 diabetes

August 7, 2017

High levels of compounds which are normally associated with oxidative stress could actually indicate positive health outcomes regarding type 2 diabetes, according to a research…

Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction

August 5, 2017

If you’re a regular reader here at DiabetesSelfManagement.com, you probably know that if you have diabetes, it’s important to get screened regularly for cardiovascular conditions…

Ipragliflozin may have benefits for fatty liver disease

July 30, 2017

A new drug shows promise for treating people with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is a very common condition and…

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American Heart Assoc 1 hour ago

Adults with #diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to have #heartdisease than people without diabetes. spr.ly/6017DaBWS

Lions Clubs 1 hour ago

The @altintepelions (Turkey) hosts zumba, yoga and pilates sessions in the park to help their community fight type 2 #diabetes! #LionsFightDiabetes #LionToLion

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diaTribe 2 hours ago

“People have their own ways of measuring how healthy they are, and one of them is how big their bucket of pills is. That’s real, but it’s really your metabolic results that matter.” - Dr. William Polonsky of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute #aade18 #diabetes

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Int. Diabetes Fed. 5 hours ago

The #DiabetesAtlas estimates that there are over 425 million people with #diabetes. 1 in 3 are over 65 years old. Get all the latest data on diabetesatlas.org

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JDRF 2 days ago

Send a message to Congress asking that they sign onto a letter urging @CMSGov to work with key stakeholders in the #T1D community to ensure #Medicare beneficiaries have access to the next generation of #diabetes management technologies: jdrf.org/AccessAP

Rev Run 3 days ago

My family is everything to me and I’m blessed to work with them on-screen and off. My wife Justine and I partner with @NovoNordiskUS to raise awareness about knowing your risk for #diabetes. Learn more today: bit.ly/2Bi8774 #RevOnAsk

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The Lancet 4 days ago

In #obese individuals without #diabetes, #semaglutide, with diet & exercise, resulted in significantly greater #weightloss over 52 weeks than placebo and liraglutide—findings from a phase 2, RCT #obesity hubs.ly/H0dqCsT0

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JDRF 4 days ago

Artificial pancreas (AP) systems help people with type 1 #diabetes manage the disease and avoid complications that lead to higher healthcare costs. Help us tell Congress that all people with #T1D deserve access to the latest devices, including #APsystems: jdrf.org/AccessAP

The Lancet 4 days ago

Early age of type 1 #diabetes diagnosis linked to greater heart risks and shorter life expectancy compared with later diagnosis—findings from a Swedish observational study #LancetNCDs hubs.ly/H0dqlpX0

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Eric Topol 5 days ago

Smoking cessation, weight gain, #T2D and risk factors: 1. Even w/ weight gain & risk of #T2D, smokers who quit wind up healthier. 2. Control of risk factors w/ #diabetes-> less adverse cardiovascular outcomes. nejm.org/doi/full/10.10… <-editorial aptly summarizes the key findings

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Francis S. Collins 5 days ago

#Diabetes is not only about blood glucose. The condition affects people from head to toe. Check out #NIH @NIDDKgov’s new resource, #DiabetesinAmerica, a treasure trove of information about diabetes: bit.ly/2MezR1B

Int. Diabetes Fed. 6 days ago

People living with #diabetes are two to three times more likely to develop #cardiovasculardisease. Learn more about #diabetescomplications and the importance of good management. idf.org/aboutdiabetes/…

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The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology 6 days ago

Latest Review - Glycaemic variability in diabetes: clinical and therapeutic implications bit.ly/2OvK4mT #diabetes #glycaemic #variability

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Team Novo Nordisk 1 week ago

.@david_lozanomtb, diagnosed with #diabetes at age 22, wins stage 7 of #TdRwanda. 🇷🇼💪 #ChangingDiabetes

Medscape 1 week ago

A blood test for copeptin, a precursor of antidiuretic hormone differentiates between "harmless" polydipsia-polyuria and #diabetes insipidus more quickly and accurately than a traditional water-deprivation test, researchers report. ms.spr.ly/6015rfknS