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Insulin Spray Improves Walking, Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A nasal insulin spray was found to improve walking speed and brain function in older adults, even if they didn’t have diabetes… Read More “Insulin Spray Improves Walking, Cognitive Function in Older Adults”
Peripheral Neuropathy Description Contest Kicks Off
Averitas Pharma has announced a contest for descriptions of diabetic nerve pain, with the goal of making it easier for patients to communicate symptoms to their doctors… Read More “Peripheral Neuropathy Description Contest Kicks Off”
Mounjaro, New Type 2 Diabetes Drug From Lilly, Gets U.S. Approval
The new injectable drug represents the first offering new class of diabetes drugs, and is expected to be available in coming weeks… Read More “Mounjaro, New Type 2 Diabetes Drug From Lilly, Gets U.S. Approval”
Vertex: Trial of New Type 1 Diabetes Cell Therapy Put on Hold
The FDA has paused a study of a promising new islet cell-based treatment for type 1 diabetes, based on its assessment that there isn’t enough data to support increasing doses of the treatment… Read More “Vertex: Trial of New Type 1 Diabetes Cell Therapy Put on Hold”
Common Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Diabetes Risk
People who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for an extended period may be at greater risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study… Read More “Common Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Diabetes Risk”
Drinking Coffee May Help Preserve Kidney Function in Type 2 Diabetes
Adults with type 2 diabetes who drank coffee were less likely to experience a decline in kidney function over time, according to a new study… Read More “Drinking Coffee May Help Preserve Kidney Function in Type 2 Diabetes”
Smoking Marijuana Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk
People who smoked marijuana regularly were more likely to have a heart attack before age 50, according to a new study… Read More “Smoking Marijuana Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk”
Less Sleep Can Mean More Fat
Have you put on a few inches around your waist lately? Maybe you’re eating more. On the other hand, maybe you’re sleeping less, suggests a new study… Read More “Less Sleep Can Mean More Fat”
Health Effects of Vegetarian Diet Analyzed in Children
A new study in children shows that following a vegetarian diet had no meaningful effect on growth or several other health-related outcomes, although those who did so were more likely to be underweight… Read More “Health Effects of Vegetarian Diet Analyzed in Children”
Bariatric Surgery Promotes Remission of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes
A new study shows that weight-loss surgery has a range of potential benefits in people with prediabetes or diabetes, including remission of the condition… Read More “Bariatric Surgery Promotes Remission of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes”