Diabetes

A comprehensive review explores the endocannabinoid system’s impact on pancreatic islet physiology and dysfunction and its potential as a treatment target for metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes. The endocannabinoid system plays a vital role in metabolism regulation and other physiological processes. The endocannabinoid system is active within the pancreatic islets, impacting insulin and glucagon expression...

A recent study developed a novel methodology to identify lapses in diabetic retinopathy care, providing insightful analysis on racial and ethnic disparities in the continuity of care. Findings show a pressing need for targeted interventions to minimize gaps and improve patient outcomes. Researchers have developed a reliable methodology to detect lapses in diabetic retinopathy care...

A study examining race and gender disparities in acute outcomes and treatment of acute ischemic stroke patients with diabetes reveals that minority groups and women experience worse outcomes and are less likely to receive evidence-based reperfusion therapy compared to White patients and men. This is the first study to concurrently examine race and sex differences...

Inflammatory cytokines, leptin, tumor necrosis factor-α, and interleukin-6 may be key to understanding the development of gestational diabetes mellitus, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis. The systematic review and meta-analysis included 24 studies, providing an in-depth look at the relationship between leptin, TNF-α, IL-6, and the risk of gestational diabetes. Findings show that...

Key Takeaways Older adults with autism can experience a host of physical and mental ills as they age, new research shows. They faced higher risks of heart failure, COPD, osteoarthritis, anemia, self-harm, type 2 diabetes, falls, spinal issues and gastrointestinal issues. But there was also a mental toll: Those with autism were susceptible to lower...

Key Takeaways A study over nearly two decades found a telling link between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and premature death in people with type 2 diabetes Coffee, tea, low-fat milk and plain water helped lower those odds, however, pointing to the role of healthy drinks for these patients The research was conducted in nearly 13,000...

Findings persist even after controlling for adverse neighborhood conditions. Racial residential segregation is associated with glycemic control in Black youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a study published online April 25 in Pediatrics. Deborah A. Ellis, Ph.D., from Wayne State University in Detroit, and colleagues investigated the effects of racial residential segregation on the...

Key Takeaways Weight-loss surgery improves markers for diabetes as well as its complications, including nerve damage Surgical patients who were followed for two years lost more than 66 pounds on average and reported less pain from peripheral neuropathy Researchers surmise that the surgery triggered damaged nerves to regenerate While the immediate goal of bariatric surgery...

This innovative program, combining group education and telephone intervention, leads to notable reductions in HbA1c levels, enhanced psychological outlook, sustained self-care empowerment, and better adherence to self-care routines. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is a chronic disease influenced by lifestyle, economic, and social factors. The growing prevalence of DM2 highlights the need for patient-centered behavioral...