Medications & Treatments

SGLT2 inhibitors continue to be linked with amputation risk in type 2 diabetes

August 13, 2018

Research has again linked the drug class sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to an increased risk of amputation in people with type 2 diabetes. SGLT2 inhibitors…

Bariatric surgery reduces risk of complications in adults with type 2 diabetes, study reports

August 8, 2018

Adults with type 2 diabetes who undergo bariatric (weight loss) surgery reduce their risk of microvascular complications, a US study has found. The findings, published…

Closed-loop system releasing glucagon helps with hypoglycemia in exercise, study suggests

May 17, 2018

A closed-loop system that delivers insulin as well as glucagon and detects exercise has been shown to reduce hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in adults with…

Transformational blood test could prevent diabetes misdiagnoses

May 16, 2018

A simple blood test described as "transformational" could help identify people who have a rare form of type 1 diabetes come off insulin completely. Researchers…

Six-week CrossFit programme could improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes

May 15, 2018

A six-week CrossFit exercise programme led to improved insulin sensitivity and reduced heart disease risk in adults with type 2 diabetes, a study reveals. CrossFit…

Thousands being denied access to FreeStyle Libre, charity reports

May 15, 2018

Thousands of people with diabetes across the UK are being denied access to technology which could significantly help improve their blood sugar levels, according to…

Introducing the “Sugar Sponge” for Diabetes

May 10, 2018

Want to learn more about diabetes? Sign up for our weekly newsletter, full of recipes, advice and more! People with diabetes usually treat their condition in…

Lifestyle and medications could be root causes of higher blood pressure

May 9, 2018

New research suggests that the hormone insulin plays a primary role in raising blood pressure and therefore food and medications which cause higher insulin levels…

Summertime…and the Traveling Is Easy!

May 9, 2018

Summer begins in just a few weeks. When I was in school, I so looked forward to the last day of school and the start…

Researchers achieve new type 1 stem cell therapy breakthrough

May 8, 2018

A scientific breakthrough which could improve the success of islet cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes has been developed by researchers from Cincinnati. One of…

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JDRF 15 hours ago

Did you know that today is #NationalNonProfitDay? Founded in 1970, JDRF has been working to cure, prevent and treat type 1 #diabetes (#T1D) and its complications since its inception. Looking to celebrate with #JDRF? Visit jdrf.org/get-involved to get started!

RAELYNN 15 hours ago

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Rev Run 15 hours ago

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Nature Medicine 16 hours ago

The calcium channel blocker verapamil preserves beta cells in a clinical trial of individuals with adult-onset type I #diabetes: go.nature.com/2Bj6RQW

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The Lancet 1 day 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 1 day 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 2 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 2 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 3 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. 4 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 4 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 7 days ago

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

WHO South-East Asia 1 week ago

#DYK: #Diabetes is a major cause of 👁️#blindness: 7% of people with diabetes are at risk of blindness. People with diabetes should have periodic, comprehensive eye examinations. 👉Do you know if you are #diabetic? Make sure to have a check-up!

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NEJM 1 week ago

Among inpatients with type 2 #diabetes, closed-loop insulin delivery significantly improves glycemic control than conventional subcutaneous insulin therapy, without a higher risk of hypoglycemia. Learn more: nej.md/2K2mlJ3

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WHO South-East Asia 1 week ago

The main types of #diabetes and their consequences: