Category: Diabetes Research

The Impact of a Single Bout of Exercise on Glucose and Insulin Levels

Original Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40618-024-02438-8

Introduction  

Physical exercise is essential for good health. Benefits of exercise include improved insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in muscles, which helps lower blood glucose levels. This can help to prevent type 2 diabetes in individuals at-risk … [Read More]

Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Improving Diabetes Management Across Ages

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/continuous-glucose-monitor-benefits-all-ages-diabetes-2024a1000fhy

Introduction

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) was introduced over 20 years ago to help people with diabetes monitor their glucose levels more easily and effectively than traditional finger-prick methods. Instead of checking blood sugar through a single test, … [Read More]

Understanding Digital Health Technology Use Among adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Original Article: https://academic.oup.com/tbm/article/14/8/491/7702719?login=false

Overview of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs)

Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) such as mobile health apps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and telehealth services offer significant potential to help with self-management of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Despite the increasing … [Read More]

Irregular Sleep Patterns and Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/irregular-sleep-patterns-increase-type-2-diabetes-risk-2024a1000dgh

Introduction to the Study

A recent study has highlighted a concerning link between irregular sleep patterns and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This research suggests that not having consistent sleep can significantly elevate the … [Read More]

Do Artificial Sweeteners Benefit People with Diabetes?

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/do-artificial-sweeteners-really-help-people-diabetes-2024a1000bhv

Overview of the Study

This is a frequently asked question by people with diabetes. Recently, researchers investigated whether artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and sucralose are helpful for people with diabetes allowing them to achieve better control … [Read More]

​​Expert Group Reviews Evidence for Diabetes Devices

Original Article: https://www.medtechdive.com/news/medcac-medicare-advisory-panel-diabetes-device-evidence/716869

What are the Benefits of New Technologies for Diabetes?

In the United States, the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) recently assessed the effectiveness of advanced diabetes devices. These technologies include continuous glucose monitors and … [Read More]

Semaglutide Shows Promise in Treating Kidney Disease due to diabetes

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/semaglutide-significantly-improves-chronic-kidney-disease-2024a10009w9

New Hope for Kidney Health

Semaglutide, a medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, has shown significant promise in improving chronic kidney disease, which is a common and serious complication associated with diabetes. In a recent … [Read More]