Rising pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis numbers a result of underdiagnosed diabetes
Rising pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis numbers a result of underdiagnosed diabetes
The number of children with type 1 diabetes who present with diabetic ketoacidosis is increasing by 2% per year, and this may be due to underdiagnosing of diabetes, according to findings published in CMAJ Open. Source: Rising pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis numbers a result of underdiagnosed Read more
CGM, machine learning reveal dysglycemia phenotypes in type 1 diabetes
CGM, machine learning reveal dysglycemia phenotypes in type 1 diabetes
Researchers have identified three distinct patterns of dysglycemia in adolescents with type 1 diabetes using a combination of blinded continuous glucose monitoring data and machine-learning techniques, offering clinicians an opportunity to better tailor therapy, according to findings published in Pediatric Diabetes. “The study demonstrates that among adolescents with type 1 diabetes and Source: CGM, machine... Read more Read more
Folic acid supplements show potential as ‘novel’ protective measure for gestational diabetes
Folic acid supplements show potential as ‘novel’ protective measure for gestational diabetes
Women who take at least 400 µg per day of folic acid supplements before they become pregnant may be at lower risk for the development of gestational diabetes, according to findings Read more
Early gestational diabetes diagnosis a shared risk factor for neonatal hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia
Early gestational diabetes diagnosis a shared risk factor for neonatal hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia
Children of mothers who meet the diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes at an early gestational age are at higher risk for hypoglycemia and hyperbilirubinemia compared with those whose mothers are diagnosed later or not at all, according to findings published in Diabetic Medicine. Source: Early gestational diabetes diagnosis a shared risk factor for neonatal hypoglycemia,... Read more Read more
CV health may improve with innovations in food systems
CV health may improve with innovations in food systems
Improvements in food production and distribution can lead to healthy and sustainable food systems and positive impacts on CV health, according to an American Heart Association science Read more
Obstructive sleep apnea most common among adults with obesity, type 2 diabetes
Obstructive sleep apnea most common among adults with obesity, type 2 diabetes
Nearly 5% of adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity may have obstructive sleep apnea, which is more prevalent among those with obesity regardless of diabetes status compared with the general population, according to findings published in Diabetic Medicine. Source: Obstructive sleep apnea most common among adults with obesity, type 2 Read more
‘Suspend-before-low’ feature reduces hypoglycemia with pump therapy in type 1 diabetes
‘Suspend-before-low’ feature reduces hypoglycemia with pump therapy in type 1 diabetes
Adults with long-standing type 1 diabetes and hypoglycemia unawareness using an insulin pump therapy system with an algorithm-driven, insulin-suspension feature experienced fewer hypoglycemic events than those using sensor-augmented pump therapy, according to findings published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Source: ‘Suspend-before-low’ feature reduces hypoglycemia with pump therapy in type 1 Read more
FMT safe in patients with obesity, more research needed
FMT safe in patients with obesity, more research needed
Researchers successfully engrafted microbiota to patients with obesity using stool from lean donors, giving them optimism about the future of fecal microbiota transplantation as a treatment Read more
Elimination of obesity could drastically reduce premature mortality
Elimination of obesity could drastically reduce premature mortality
Premature mortality rates related to noncommunicable disease could be cut by as much as 31% by 2030 in some countries assuming a population without obesity, according to findings presented Read more
Acids found in coffee, fruit and vegetables may help prevent breast cancer
Acids found in coffee, fruit and vegetables may help prevent breast cancer
Breast cancer risk after menopause may be lowered by as much as 65% by consuming more food and liquids with certain kinds of phenolic acids, some of which can be found in coffee, fruits and Read more