TUESDAY, June 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People with type 2 diabetes face heightened risks for heart attack and stroke, as well as progressive kidney disease. But a new once-a-week injected drug called efpeglenatide could greatly reduce their odds for those outcomes, new research shows. The clinical trial was conductedContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Hospitalized patients with diabetes who hadn’t been taking their medication had more severe cases of COVID-19, a new study shows. “Our results highlight the importance of assessing, monitoring and controlling blood glucose [sugar] in hospitalized COVID-19 patients from the start,” said study authorContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Rates and severity of type 2 diabetes among U.S. children rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, possibly due to weight gain during lockdowns, researchers say. “While our study examined hospital admissions for type 2 diabetes in children at one center, the results may beContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that confirms what many suspect, a new study shows that teens who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes or have a heart attack in their 30s and 40s. These teens are also moreContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Want to lower your risk of diabetes? Eat plenty of fruit. An Australian study suggests that two servings a day could lower the odds of developing type 2 diabetes by 36%. “A healthy diet and lifestyle, which includes the consumption of whole fruits,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Severe high and low blood sugar events in older adults with type 1 diabetes may significantly increase their risk of dementia, according to a new study. “For people with diabetes, both severely high and low blood sugar levels are emergencies and both extremesContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new quick and painless sensor that measures blood sugar in human sweat may mean far fewer finger pricks for the millions of people who live with diabetes. Monitoring blood sugar to make sure it remains in the target range is the cornerstoneContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An aggressive weight-loss program not only achieves remission of type 2 diabetes, but may also end the need for blood pressure medications, new research shows. “Our study shows that, in addition to possible remission from type 2 diabetes, there are other very importantContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have discovered that when patients who have type 2 diabetes and asthma take a certain class of medication to control their blood sugar, their asthma symptoms also improved. Not only could this help diabetes patients who may have less asthma control onContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Though obesity by itself can drive up heart disease risk, new research suggests diabetes and heart disease risk is especially high when combined with a tendency to stay up late at night. The finding stems from a comparison of sleep patterns and diseaseContinue Reading