Diabetes therapy
A groundbreaking study, led by Queen's University Belfast and funded by Diabetes UK, has made a significant discovery in the fight against diabetic retinopathy. By targeting early damage to the eye before it becomes irreversible, a new treatment has shown promise in slowing or preventing vision loss in
Diabetes therapy
Researchers from the Institute of Health in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, have conducted a real-world cohort study to examine the correlation between serum 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) levels and the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in type 2 diabetes patients. The study, published in Diabetes, Obesity
Atrial fibrillation
Research from the Baylor College of Medicine has highlighted the complex relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) and atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm. The study, published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, found that DM is an independent risk factor for AF,
Diabetes therapy
Research on the efficacy of tirzepatide in weight management has been published, providing a comprehensive analysis of the medication's effects on patients with and without diabetes. A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by the Department of Medicine at the University of Evangel Goias in Anapolis, Brazil, compared tirzepatide
Diabetes therapy
In a recent study published in the Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, researchers from the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran explored the challenges in providing lifelong care for people with diabetes. The study, conducted at the Shahid Dr. Beheshti Clinic in Shiraz, Iran, involved conducting interviews with
Diabetes therapy
Recent research findings from Shiga, Japan, have shed light on the potential benefits of combining metformin and anagliptin in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The study found that pre-meal administration of the combination of metformin and anagliptin reduced postprandial triglyceride concentrations and increased active glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) levels, compared
Clinical trials
Researchers at the National Research Centre in Egypt have found that Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cell exosomes can effectively treat diabetic foot ulcers. The treatment showed a significant improvement in wound healing outcomes, with 62% of patients fully recovering within 6 weeks. The study also found that the
Diabetes therapy
A groundbreaking study led by Queen's University Belfast and funded by Diabetes UK has discovered a potential new treatment to slow or prevent vision loss in people with diabetes. The research, led by Professor Tim Curtis and Dr Josy Augustine, targeted early damage to the eye before it
Diabetes therapy
A pioneering study led by Professor Tim Curtis and Dr Josy Augustine from the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine at Queen's University Belfast has made a significant breakthrough in the development of a new treatment for diabetic retinal disease. The research, funded by Diabetes UK, found that the
Diabetes therapy
Researchers led by Professor Tim Curtis and Dr Josy Augustine from Queen's University Belfast, in collaboration with teams from King's College London and the Medical University of South Carolina, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against diabetic retinal disease. The study, funded by Diabetes
Blood glucose
Scientists at Scripps Research have made a groundbreaking discovery that reveals a new kind of cell, known as vascular-associated fibroblastic cells (VAFs), plays a crucial role in protecting insulin-producing cells from autoimmune attacks. This finding sheds new light on the complex interactions between the immune system and the pancreas, and
Diabetes therapy
Advanced diabetes self-management technology, such as integrated insulin pumps with continuous glucose monitors (CGM), has become increasingly popular among patients with diabetes. However, concerns surrounding their use in the inpatient setting, including safety risks and provider and nursing comfort, have raised questions about their effectiveness. A recent study published in
