In a study, older patients taking Januvia reduced their A1c’s without an increased risk of hypoglycemia…. The mortality rate for elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes is twice that of elderly individuals without type 2 diabetes. That is why it is very important for elderly individuals with diabetes to optimize …

Visit-to-visit glucose variability may play a key role in cognitive function in type 2 diabetic patients…. Previous studies have shown an association with hypoglycemic/hyperglycemic episodes and change in cognitive function in diabetic patients, however it remains uncertain whether long-term exposure to glucose variability prompts cognitive changes in diabetic patients. A …

Current weight management programmes focused on dieting and exercise may not be effective in tackling obesity at population level…. The chance of an obese person attaining normal body weight is 1 in 210 for men and 1 in 124 for women, increasing to 1 in 1,290 for men and 1 …

Researchers analyzing social networks found that type 2 diabetic patients with mental illness had smaller social networks… Social support has been linked with successful adoption of lifestyle modifications for people with type 2 diabetes. Patients who suffer from type 2 diabetes and a mental disorder often have diminished social networks …

A new study shows liraglutide mitigates the bone loss common with low calorie diets… Weight loss is frequently tied to reduced bone mass in adults who embark on a low calorie diet, putting them at increased risk of fractures following significant weight reduction. Furthermore, the reduction in bone mass does …

Link between phthalates found in plastic and insulin resistance, hypertension… Two chemicals commonly found in plastic wrap, soap, cosmetics, and food packaging are associated with a rise in blood pressure and insulin resistance in children and adolescents, according to a series of studies performed at NYU Langone Medical Center. The …

Healing times for skin ulcers and bedsores can be reduced by a third with the use of low-intensity ultrasound, scientists from the University of Sheffield and University of Bristol have found. Researchers discovered the ultrasound transmits a vibration through the skin and “wakes up” cells in wounds helping to stimulate …

Researchers monitored 13 stairways and 12 pairs of escalators in seven connected shopping centers in downtown Montreal. A total of 33,793 pedestrians were counted ascending or descending over 35 days. The researchers found that increasing the distance between a stairway and an escalator by 100% accounted for 71% variance when …

Disney and Lilly Diabetes have joined forces to bring these great reads to kids with type 1 diabetes. Give parents the link below to get free digital and talking versions of select titles in different age groups. And let them know to check out the rest of the site for …

It’s called the “iLet” (think pancreatic “islets”). The current prototype features a touchscreen interface, chambers for both insulin and glucagon, built-in Dexcom and control algorithm integration, and wireless CGM calibration via a paired blood glucose meter (so you cannot incorrectly enter the meter value). Dr. Edward Damiano hopes to improve …