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Early probiotic supplementation may reduce the risk of islet autoimmunity in young children…. Gut microbiota play an important role in enhancing immune system and excluding pathogens competition. Previous studies have shown that dysbiosis in gut microbiota and impaired gut barrier could be associated with type 1 diabetes in humans and …

Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) are more likely to experience a fall during stair walking….  Diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been shown in previous studies to cause postural sway during standing and walking on level ground in diabetic patients but no data is available regarding the effect of DPN on …

Changing the type of desks students use in schools could impact the health of our nation…. Obesity is a big concern and some adults are opting to use standing desks in favor of their standard office chairs as a way to avoid sitting during long hours at work, believing that …

Low HDL increases the risk of heart disease but does it also increase the risk of cancer?…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Eylea (aflibercept) which may improve vision for patients with diabetes….

Tresiba, in combination with insulin aspart, effectively improved long-term glycemic control….

MedPockets for Women with Diabetes  For women patients who are looking for a convenient way to carry their diabetes meds and other necessities. Includes four built-in pockets perfect for insulin pumps, glucose meters, prosthesis, other essential health items, or personal items including cell phones, money, keys, credit cards, etc. Fashionable, …

"Your School Your Rights" Patient Handout for Parents of Children with Diabetes Every parent with a child with diabetes needs to have this information. This updated four-panel brochure explains the legal protections for and rights of students with diabetes. Includes a school discrimination checklist and information on how to get …

A synergistic effect may exist between HbA1c level and dietary sodium intake for the development of CVD…. 

This study showed that fenofibrate was very effective in lowering total, LDL, non-HDL cholesterol significantly in female diabetic patients compared to male patients….