There is good news when it comes to the management of type 1 diabetes. The good news is that an artificial pancreas might replace the insulin trackers that those with type 1 diabetes use. A team of Italian and American researchers piloted a new artificial pancreas system. This artificial pancreas system shows improvements in 2 […]
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A lot of people use artificial sweeteners on a daily basis, especially if they have diabetes. Well, maybe it’s time to learn more about artificial sweeteners that are so commonly used nowadays. “Drinks and foods which use artificial sweeteners are a good option. An option which might help curb the cravings for sweet food in […]
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People with diabetes could soon have a non-invasive, effective way to measure their sugar levels during exercise. They can do that thanks to a new sensor patch made by the researchers at Binghamton University at the State University of New York. Nowadays the most widespread methods for sugar self-testing include monitoring sugar levels in the […]
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It’s common knowledge that diabetes runs in certain families and that some people do not realize that multiple genes might increase the chance of developing type 2 and type 1 diabetes. Therefore, doctors refer to both types of diabetes as polygenic. It is like that since often a few genes contribute to the risk for […]
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Scientists are one step closer to a new drug that could reduce blood sugar levels in those with insulin resistance. What’s more, the drug could come without any side effects. Insulin resistance raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In this condition, cells can no longer respond to the commands from the hormone insulin, […]
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The non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, also known as NAFLD is actually a group of conditions where the fat builds up in the liver, and that causes inflammation of the cells and increases the liver. This also can progress to more severe conditions, such as cirrhosis and fibrosis of the liver. In fact, this is a […]
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Creatinine is actually a by-product of the normal breakdown of muscle. In order to track the progression of diabetic kidney disease, it is important to measure the creatinine levels in the bloodstream. Diabetic nephropathy is caused by high blood pressure and high blood sugar levels. This is the main cause of kidney failure in the […]
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World Diabetes Day is the largest diabetes awareness campaign in the world. This campaign is reaching a global audience of more than 1 billion people in around 160 countries. This campaign draws attention to problems of paramount importance to people with diabetes, and it also keeps this condition firmly in the political and public spotlight. […]
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According to estimations from 5 to 20 % (5 million) women in the United States have PCOS, i.e., polycystic ovary syndrome. This is actually the most common disorder of the reproductive hormone of women of childbearing age. Also, it is the first cause of female infertility. PSOC is said to be a form of prediabetes […]
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It is already known that the enzyme by the name phosphatidic acid phosphatase has a major role when it comes to the regulation of fat in the human body. Therefore, controlling is necessary regarding the combat against obesity. The scientists from Rutgers University-New Brunswick came to the discovery that eliminating the enzyme entirely might increase […]
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