Karen Weintraub USA TODAY 0:04 1:50 In a move that could eventually make weight loss drugs cheaper and easier to access, the Food and Drug Administration Monday approved a second generic in the category of medications known as GLP-1s. The drugs were first approved to treat type 2 diabetes – and that’s what the FDA said daily injections of liraglutide...
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Paper-based biosensor offers pain-free diabetes monitoring via sweat
by Chris Kocher, Binghamton University A new paper-based biosensor system uses bacterial spores that germinate in response to glucose in potassium-rich bodily fluids, such as sweat. Credit: Binghamton University Millions of people with diabetes track their glucose levels daily using finger-stick devices that draw and analyze their blood. But what if they could monitor it with...
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Breakthrough natural micropill targets obesity, diabetes and inflammation
By Bronwyn Thompson December 08, 2024 InulinMCT promotes weight management while also bolstering gut health Depositphotos View 1 Images An innovative combination of readily available natural products has shaped up to be an alternative to drugs like Ozempic to tackle obesity, type 2 diabetes, liver function and gut inflammation – without the invasiveness, cost or negative...
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Study reveals genetic drivers of early onset type 2 diabetes in South Asians
by Queen Mary, University of London Credit: CC0 Public Domain A genetic predisposition to having lower insulin production and less healthy fat distribution are major causes of early-onset type 2 diabetes in British Asian people. According to new research from Queen Mary University of London, these genetic factors also lead to quicker development of health complications,...
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Genetic High Cholesterol Condition Poses Diabetes Risk
A new review found that a genetic condition that puts people at a risk for high cholesterol is not protective against type 2 diabetes (T2D), despite previous studies suggesting the opposite. Data from the European Atherosclerosis Society Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Studies Collaboration (EAS FHSC) registry indicate that most individuals with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia are at a...
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GLP-1 receptor agonist and SGLT2 inhibitor prescribing in people with type 1 diabetes
About The Study: Prescribing for both glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in a type 1 diabetes (T1D) population identified in a database increased between 2010 and 2023. Differences in characteristics of the overall T1D population and those newly prescribed the medications are often associated with elevated cardiorenal risk profiles, suggesting...
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Non-invasive ECG device for diabetics live-monitors your blood sugar
An ECG signal is used to predict blood sugar levels Singular Wings View 2 Images A new continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that is not only non-invasive but that predicts blood sugar levels from ECG data promises to shake up diabetes management. The device is being showcased at the 2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo. Continuous glucose monitors...
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Study finds tuberculosis changes liver metabolism and could promote diabetes
Scientists from the University of Leicester have discovered that tuberculosis disrupts glucose metabolism in the body University of Leicester Professor Andrea Cooper from the University of Leicester Credit: University of Leicester Scientists from the University of Leicester have discovered that tuberculosis disrupts glucose metabolism in the body. The findings, which have now been published in PLoS...
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‘Smart’ insulin prevents diabetic highs — and deadly lows
Crystals of insulin. A new kind of insulin can modify its activity in response to glucose levels in the blood.Credit: Antonio Romero/Science Photo Library Scientists have designed a new form of insulin that can automatically switch itself on and off depending on glucose levels in the blood. In animals, this ‘smart’ insulin1 reduced high blood-sugar concentrations...
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The silent threat of sarcopenia among elderly type 2 diabetes patients
Credit: CC0 Public Domain As global populations age, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its associated complications, such as sarcopenia, continues to rise. Sarcopenia, which involves the progressive decline of muscle mass and strength, is common among older adults and is linked to various negative health outcomes, including increased risk of falls, frailty, and...