WILEY Patients with type 1 diabetes live with a constant risk of hyper- or hypoglycemia. Precisely controlled insulin release could help to improve regulation of their blood sugar levels. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, a research team has now introduced a novel insulin formulation that can be switched on by glucose: Lipid nanoparticle carriers release more...
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Novo Nordisk oral semaglutide trial shows reduction in blood sugar, plus weight loss
March 24, 2023 02:40 PM EDT Updated 13 hours ago R&D Pharma Katherine Lewin News Reporter Novo Nordisk is testing higher levels of its oral version of its GLP-1, semaglutide, and its type 2 diabetes trial results released today show reductions in blood sugar as well as weight loss. In the Phase IIIb trial, Novo...
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Xanthan Gum Lowers Blood Sugar, Says New Report
BY JOSEPH GUSTAITIS | FEBRUARY 3, 2023 Xanthan gum is a soluble fiber that is commonly added to foods for various purposes — to thicken liquids, to prevent oil and vinegar separation in salad dressings, and to make ice cream creamier, just to mention some. People with celiac or gluten intolerance appreciate it for its...
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Afternoon or evening physical activity is linked to reduced insulin resistance, better control of blood sugar
by Diabetologia Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new study published in Diabetologia finds that afternoon or evening physical activity is associated with reduced insulin resistance (and thus better blood sugar control) when compared with an even distribution of physical activity through the day. Morning physical activity offered no advantages, concluded the study by Dr. Jeroen van der...
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Losing Weight But Blood Sugar Still High: Diabetes Questions and Answers
BY GARY SCHEINER, MS, CDCES | OCTOBER 4, 2022 Q: I’ve lost a lot of weight recently by following a careful diet. At first, my blood sugars came down nicely. But now, even with more weight loss, my blood sugars won’t budge. Do you have any ideas? I have type 2 diabetes. A: Congrats on the weight loss!...
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Better blood sugar control in teens may limit diabetes-related brain damage
by Nemours Children’s Health System Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Tight control of blood sugar in teens with Type 1 diabetes may help reduce the disease’s damaging effects on the brain, effects which have been shown even in younger children, according to a study published online today in Nature Communications. The findings indicate that better glucose control can...
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Green tea extract promotes gut health, lowers blood sugar
by The Ohio State University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors has shown that consuming green tea extract for four weeks can reduce blood sugar levels and improve gut health by lowering inflammation and decreasing “leaky gut.” Researchers said this is the first study assessing whether...
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How to Lower Blood Sugar Quickly
BY AMY CAMPBELL, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES | JUNE 1, 2022 High blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, means that there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood, often due to a lack of insulin or the body’s inability to use insulin properly. For people who have diabetes, other factors can contribute to high blood sugars, as well,...
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Drug that lowers blood sugar also reduces blood vessel dysfunction caused by aging
by University of Missouri Credit: CC0 Public Domain An FDA-approved drug to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes also may decrease blood vessel dysfunction associated with aging, according to a new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Researchers initially examined the role aging plays in human blood vessel function...
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A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes? For One Man, It Seems to Have Worked
Brian Shelton’s life was ruled by Type 1 diabetes. When his blood sugar plummeted, he would lose consciousness without warning. He crashed his motorcycle into a wall. He passed out in a customer’s yard while delivering mail. Following that episode, his supervisor told him to retire, after a quarter century in the Postal Service. He...