Blood Glucose Control

Diabetes care has traditionally focused on what patients eat, how much they exercise, and which medications they use. However, a growing field adds another question: when do these things happen? Research into circadian medicine in diabetes care suggests that the body’s internal clock may influence insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance, hormone …

For many people with diabetes, lowering LDL cholesterol is a major part of preventing heart attack and stroke. Yet an important clinical puzzle remains. Why do some patients experience cardiovascular events even after LDL reaches recommended targets? Growing evidence points toward lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), as one possible piece of that …

Artificial intelligence is entering diabetes care in a surprisingly quiet way. Rather than appearing as a chatbot or separate decision-support tool, increasingly sophisticated algorithms are being built into automated insulin delivery systems. Adaptive insulin pump hardware can work with continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data, recent insulin delivery, and changing glucose …

What if scientists could capture some of the metabolic benefits of exercise in a medicine? Research into the connection between myokines and diabetes is bringing that possibility closer to serious scientific discussion. When skeletal muscles contract, they do more than move the body. They release signaling molecules called myokines that …

For decades, diabetes research has focused on protecting insulin-producing beta cells or replacing those that have been lost. However, scientists are now exploring a completely different strategy. Instead of repairing the pancreas, researchers are investigating whether the body’s own fat can become a powerful tool for improving glucose control. This …

Diabetes research is moving beyond blood sugar measurements and insulin therapy into an exciting new frontier. One of the most promising areas involves microRNAs, tiny RNA molecules that quietly regulate hundreds of genes throughout the body. Although they are microscopic, their influence on insulin production, inflammation, and blood vessel health …

For years, lowering LDL cholesterol has been the cornerstone of preventing heart disease in people with diabetes. Statins and other cholesterol-lowering therapies have dramatically reduced cardiovascular events. Yet many patients continue to experience heart attacks, strokes, or other cardiovascular complications despite reaching recommended LDL cholesterol goals. Why does this happen? …

Many people with type 1 diabetes live with the constant fear of blood glucose dropping too low. Even today’s most advanced automated insulin delivery systems cannot actively raise glucose once levels begin to fall. Instead, they can only reduce or suspend insulin delivery. A dual-hormone artificial pancreas system changes that …

Diabetes affects far more than blood sugar. In fact, the earliest stages of diabetic retinal disease may begin years before an eye doctor can see the classic signs of diabetic retinopathy during a routine examination. Imagine a smoke detector that alerts you before you ever see flames. That is the …

Diabetes is known for raising blood sugar levels, but its long-term complications often have the greatest impact on health. Kidney disease, vision loss, nerve damage, and cardiovascular disease affect millions of people living with diabetes. For years, researchers focused on inflammation, oxidative stress, and poor circulation to explain these complications. …