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 opens new avenues for personalized treatments for metabolic disorders like type […]

Diabetes Management

Parkinson’s: A New Frontier

Summary This article explores groundbreaking research on Parkinson’s disease, focusing on the potential for targeting areas outside the brain to improve symptoms. Scientists are investigating the role of the gut, heart, and autonomic nervous system […]

Diabetes Management

myLife CamAPS FX App Now on iOS

Summary The myLife CamAPS FX app, a hybrid closed-loop system for Type 1 diabetes management, is now available on iOS in the UK. This expansion increases access to automated insulin delivery technology, potentially improving the […]

Diabetes Management

A £100 Million Leap for T1D

Summary The Bukhman Foundation has pledged £100 million to revolutionize type 1 diabetes research and treatment, focusing on cell therapies and global collaboration. This historic gift aims to accelerate breakthroughs in new treatments and ultimately […]

Diabetes Management

Medtronic’s Strategic Shift

Summary Medtronic is spinning off its diabetes business into a new independent company, while simultaneously grappling with a substantial tariff impact of up to $350 million. This move allows Medtronic to focus on high-growth markets […]

Diabetes Management

Low Blood Sugar & Eye Damage

Summary New research reveals low blood sugar levels contribute to diabetic retinopathy, potentially worsening vision loss. A protein, HIF, accumulates in retinal cells during hypoglycemia, disrupting the blood-retinal barrier. An experimental drug, 32-134D, shows promise […]

Diabetes Management

Time and Hip Fracture Recovery

Summary This article discusses a recent study that investigated the effects of combining testosterone therapy with exercise for older women recovering from hip fractures. The study found that adding testosterone did not improve long-distance walking […]

Diabetes Management

Diabetes Cure: Fact or Fiction?

Summary This article explores the future of diabetes treatment, examining recent advancements and the possibility of a cure. We delve into innovative technologies like artificial pancreases, cell therapies, and immunotherapies, while also discussing the role […]

Diabetes Management

Diabetes Drug May Fight Alzheimer’s

Summary New research suggests that semaglutide, a popular drug for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have shown a significant link between the two diseases, and […]