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Gestational diabetes rose every year in the US since 2016, study finds
Gestational diabetes rose every single year in the U.S. from 2016 through 2024, according to a new Northwestern Medicine analysis of more than 12 million U.S. births. The condition, which raises health risks for both mother ...
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Statins significantly reduce mortality risk for adults with diabetes, regardless of cardiovascular risk: Study
A large cohort study found that statins significantly reduce the risk of death and major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes, even among those with low predicted 10‐year cardiovascular risk.
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New test could help enhance decision-making in treatment of chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetics
Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX: PIQ) has announced the publication of a peer-reviewed Australian clinical utility study demonstrating that the PromarkerD blood test provides actionable information that significantly ...
Dec 22, 2025
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How natural daylight can help people with diabetes improve blood sugar levels
People with type 2 diabetes may be able to improve their blood sugar by doing something as simple as sitting by a window for a few hours each day. In a study published in Cell Metabolism, scientists showed that natural daylight ...
How disabling one gene protects mice against Type 1 diabetes
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have uncovered a possible way to protect key cells in the pancreas that are targeted during the development of Type 1 diabetes.
Dec 17, 2025
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GLP-1 receptor agonist use may lower vertebral fracture risk with type 2 diabetes
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) may protect against vertebral fractures in people with diabetes, according to a research letter published online Dec. 10 in JAMA Surgery.
Dec 17, 2025
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Healthy Nordic diet good for both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
A healthy Nordic diet, high in dietary fiber from whole grains, fruits and vegetables but with a small percentage of saturated fat, can assist in the treatment of both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. ...
Dec 16, 2025
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Subtle retinal changes identified in early stages of type 2 diabetes
Texture analysis can identify retinal changes during early stages of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in Eye Vision.
Dec 16, 2025
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Lowering blood sugar can halve heart attack risk in people with prediabetes
Lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes.
Dec 12, 2025
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GLP-1 diabetes drugs linked to lower epilepsy risk in large study
A preliminary study of people with diabetes suggests that use of glucose-lowering GLP-1 drugs may be linked to a lower risk of developing epilepsy. The study was published in Neurology.
Dec 10, 2025
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How your home address can predict your risk of Type 2 diabetes
Where you live may matter more than you think when it comes to your health. A new study has found that people living in neighborhoods with a high climate vulnerability index face a significantly higher risk of developing ...
Dec 10, 2025
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Grocery delivery boosts blood sugar control for diabetics
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior evaluated a 12-week home-delivered food and education program among adults in Northwest Arkansas. Participants received diabetes-appropriate grocery ...
Dec 10, 2025
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Using genetics to predict who is at risk of developing type 1 diabetes could inform large-scale health studies
A test using genetics to predict who is at the highest risk of developing type 1 diabetes could one day be applied to large-scale health studies, to identify adults who could benefit from new drugs, new research shows.
Dec 9, 2025
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Researchers find vital clue in the progression of Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a disease in which the body mistakenly attacks itself as the immune system destroys the pancreas's insulin-producing cells. Why the immune system turns against these cells remains one of the enduring questions ...
Dec 9, 2025
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Microbial molecule that disarms inflammation discovered, offering new diabetes treatment strategy
An international research team has uncovered a surprising ally in the fight against insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes: a microbial metabolite called trimethylamine (TMA). Published in Nature Metabolism, the study reveals ...
Dec 8, 2025
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Study explores AI-enhanced wearable devices for Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care
Artificial intelligence-enhanced wearable devices, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), have dramatically improved the ability of people with diabetes and even prediabetes to better understand and control their blood ...
Dec 8, 2025
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Sweet tooth: How blood sugar migration in diabetes affects cavity development
Individuals with type 2 diabetes often have a higher incidence of tooth decay, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Recent evidence indicates that hyperglycemia could lead to the overwhelming presence of sugars not ...
Dec 8, 2025
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Gestational diabetes: Continuous glucose monitoring can reduce risk of excessive birth weight
An international research team led by the Medical University of Vienna has shown that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in women with gestational diabetes can reduce the risk of a newborn with above-average birth weight. ...
Dec 4, 2025
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GLP-1 receptor agonist use linked to chronic cough among adults with type 2 diabetes
For patients with type 2 diabetes, there is an association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use and chronic cough, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck ...
Dec 4, 2025
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Noninvasive imaging could replace finger pricks for people with diabetes
A noninvasive method for measuring blood glucose levels, developed at MIT, could save diabetes patients from having to prick their fingers several times a day.
Dec 3, 2025
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How diabetes affects your eyes
While eye care and regular eye exams are important for everyone, they're particularly vital for people with diabetes.
Dec 3, 2025
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How mouth health affects diabetes, and vice versa
Imagine trying to enjoy your favorite meal but finding that your gums hurt, your mouth feels dry and chewing has become uncomfortable. For people living with diabetes, this can be a daily reality that often goes unrecognized.
Dec 3, 2025
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Diabetes drugs may help older adults slow frailty
A new study shows that older adults with type 2 diabetes who start treatment with sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors—such as empagliflozin (Jardiance) and dapagliflozin (Farxiga)—or glucagon-like peptide-1 ...
Dec 3, 2025
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People with diabetes face higher risk of sudden cardiac death
The risk of sudden cardiac death is higher for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a large study published in the European Heart Journal. The increase in risk is especially noticeable among younger adults.
Dec 3, 2025
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Who will develop type 1 diabetes? New calculator offers quick, low-cost answers
Predicting who will develop type 1 diabetes is now cheaper and more accessible, thanks to a new tool based on research conducted at the University of Exeter which could one day help determine who to target with recently approved ...
Dec 2, 2025
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