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Did Covid-19 increase childhood diabetes rates?

Written by Gary Finnegan | 31 Jul 2022

Scientists have worried since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic that the virus, and the societal response to the outbreak, could have knock-on effects on health. One of… read more.

“Step therapy” effective for diabetic macular edema

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 28 Jul 2022

Researchers report that a therapeutic “step strategy,” in which patients with diabetic macular edema begin their treatment with a less expensive drug and, if vision fails to improve,… read more.

‘Smart necklace’ biosensor may track health status through sweat

Written by Charlie King | 24 Jul 2022

Researchers have successfully tested a device that may one day use the chemical biomarkers in sweat to detect changes in a person’s health. In a new study published… read more.

Not enough men in their 40s are getting screened for diabetes, study finds

Written by Charlie King | 19 Jul 2022

Not enough men in Alberta, Canada — especially those in their 40s — are getting tested for diabetes, putting them at risk for heart disease, cancer and other… read more.

Endocrine Society urges Congress to pass bill to make insulin more affordable for people with diabetes

Written by Charlie King | 27 Jun 2022

The Endocrine Society announces its endorsement of the bipartisan insulin bill introduced by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) that would take steps to reduce out-of-pocket… read more.

Reducing sedentary behavior lowers risk of diabetes and heart disease in patients with metabolic syndrome

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 2 Jun 2022

Within 3 months, reducing daily sedentary time helps lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in persons with metabolic syndrome. Researchers reported the findings on… read more.

Herpesvirus infection may increase the risk of developing diabetes

Written by Charlie King | 17 May 2022

A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) finds that two common herpesviruses may contribute to impaired glucose metabolism and… read more.

Type 2 diabetes with cognitive impairment linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 7 May 2022

Type 2 diabetes patients with cognitive impairment appear to be at increased risks of stroke, heart attack or death compared with non-diabetic patients. Researchers reported their findings on… read more.

New study reveals that healthy plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of developing diabetes

Written by Charlie King | 12 Apr 2022

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) finds that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee,… read more.

COVID-19 ups risk of diabetes

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 2 Apr 2022

Covid-19 patients are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers reported on March 21, 2022 in Diabetologia. “Put simply, this means that the relative risk of developing… read more.

Kerendia approved in EU for adult patients with chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes – Bayer HealthCare

Written by Charlie King | 25 Mar 2022

The European Commission has granted marketing authorization in the European Union (EU) for finerenone under the brand name Kerendia from Bayer HealthCare. Kerendia (10 mg or 20 mg),… read more.

When it comes to obesity, the problem isn’t an excess of fat but its loss of function, researchers argue

Written by Charlie King | 11 Feb 2022

Obesity is known to cause cardiometabolic diseases like hypertension and diabetes but attributing these diseases to merely an overabundance of fat is a simplification. On a basic level,… read more.

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