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At age 55 years, remaining lifetime risk of diabetes in the high genetic risk group was 23.5 percent for those in ideal cardiovascular health

Findings seen for both discontinuation overall and discontinuing daily smoking

Greater decline in blood glucose seen during and after exercise performed under acute hypoxia versus normoxia conditions

There has been some research that suggests that insulin use in people with type 2 diabetes may be associated with an increased risk of dementia. However, more recent research has found that this association may be due to confounding factors, such as the severity of diabetes and other health conditions.  …

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels. It is most commonly diagnosed in adults, but it is becoming increasingly common in children and adolescents.  Youth-onset T2D is a more severe form of the disease than adult-onset T2D. It is often associated with …

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious complication of diabetes that can lead to amputation. Remote foot temperature monitoring (RTM) is a technology that uses sensors to track foot temperature and send alerts to healthcare providers if there is a significant change in temperature. This could potentially help to identify …

In a recent article published in the journal Diabetes Care, researchers from Israel reported on a case of a female adolescent with type 1 diabetes who was intentionally omitting insulin in an attempt to lose weight. The adolescent was treated with an advanced hybrid closed-loop system (AHCL), which is a …

Diagnosis of high cholesterol is typically done through a blood test called a lipid panel or lipid profile. This test measures the levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides in the blood. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), high cholesterol is …

Diabetes is a growing public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. While advances in diabetes treatment have improved outcomes for many, access to care remains a significant challenge in low- and middle-income countries. This article explores the impact of global disparities in diabetes care and highlights the need …