Diabetes Management

Gene Controls Liver Energy Storage

Summary Scientists have discovered that the PPP1R3B gene plays a crucial role in how the liver stores energy, impacting metabolic disease risk. This discovery may lead to personalized nutrition approaches for metabolic diseases. The research, […]

Diabetes Management

Targeting the Brain to Treat Type 2 Diabetes

Summary Scientists have discovered that hyperactivity in a specific set of brain cells contributes to type 2 diabetes, regardless of obesity. Silencing these neurons in mice normalized blood sugar levels for months, suggesting potential new […]

Diabetes Management

Bedtime or Morning Dosing?

Summary New research indicates that administering blood pressure medication at bedtime offers no significant advantage over morning dosing for frail elderly individuals. While previous studies suggested potential cardiovascular benefits with bedtime dosing, this latest trial […]

Diabetes Management

Diabetes Deaths Decline

Summary Diabetes deaths in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest levels in years, according to preliminary data from the CDC. This positive trend follows a surge in diabetes-related mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts […]

Diabetes Management

GLP-1 Drugs and Pediatric Obesity

Summary New research indicates GLP-1 drugs can significantly reduce BMI in children with severe obesity. This breakthrough offers hope for managing childhood obesity and its associated health risks. The study highlights the importance of comprehensive […]

Diabetes Management

Roche’s $550M CGM Hub

Summary Roche is investing $550 million in its Indianapolis facility to establish a manufacturing hub for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. This investment aims to boost domestic production, create jobs, and improve access to diabetes […]

Diabetes Management

Engineered Islets: A T1D Breakthrough

Summary Sana Biotechnology’s engineered islets allow insulin production without immunosuppressants, marking a major advancement in T1D treatment. This breakthrough utilizes deceased donor islets modified to evade immune detection, successfully producing insulin in a patient without […]

Diabetes Management

Islet Transplantation Breakthroughs

Summary This article explores exciting new advancements in islet transplantation for Type 1 diabetes. Scientists are developing innovative techniques to improve blood supply to transplanted islets, potentially leading to better blood sugar control and reducing […]