DIABETES

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Early Intervention for Gestational Diabetes: Does It Make a Difference?

Early gestational diabetes mellitus (eGDM) is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but don't meet the criteria for diabetes before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Researchers have noticed that women with eGDM might face some health issues. However, it's not clear if early treatment can

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Sugar and Kidneys: How New Pills Help

Imagine you have two tough health issues: type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Doctors are finding new ways to treat these conditions, especially with a special kind of pill called an SGLT2 inhibitor. These pills are getting lots of attention in Europe, Japan, and the US. The FOU

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Finerenone: A Cost-Effective Option for Diabetic Kidney Disease?

Are you curious about the impact of finerenone on treating Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Japanese patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)? Well, it's been found that adding finerenone to the mix can significantly lower the risk of CKD progression and heart issues, a big deal since T2D is a major cause

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Sitting Too Much Outside of Work: Is It Hurting Your Heart?

You might think that sitting too much only affects your weight, but it's actually linked to bigger health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes. A recent study looked into this, focusing on the time we spend sitting when we're not at work. Why is this important? Because these are the hours we

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

New Hope in the Fight Against Diabetes: Computers Help Find Better Medicines

Diabetes is a big problem around the world, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) has been on the rise for the past 30 years. Currently, doctors use many types of pills to help control blood sugar, like GLP-1 agonists, biguanides, and others. But scientists are now looking at new targets, like a protein called

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Insulin Pumps in Surgery: A New Way for People with Type 1 Diabetes

Imagine you're having a big operation, like a thyroidectomy, and you have type 1 diabetes. You might be worried about managing your insulin levels. Well, two girls, aged 12 and 33, recently had this surgery while using an automated insulin delivery (AID) system. This isn't your typical insulin pump;

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Dec 11 2024HEALTH

Ways Women Suggest Improving Prenatal Care for Gestational Diabetes

Pregnant women dealing with gestational diabetes have shared valuable insights that could help make prenatal care better. A recent study took a close look at many qualitative research papers to find common themes in women's feedback. The goal was to understand how to improve prenatal care based on r

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Dec 09 2024HEALTH

Handling Type 2 Diabetes: The Effects of Coping Strategies on Mental Health and Treatment

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a long-term health condition that many people deal with daily. It's common for those with T2D to experience poor mental wellbeing and struggle with sticking to their treatments, especially when they're feeling stressed. Coping mechanisms can help manage this stress, but not

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Dec 07 2024HEALTH

The Battle Against Type 2 Diabetes: Are Nationwide Health Policies Effective?

Type 2 diabetes is a major health issue worldwide, prompting countries to implement various policies to tackle it. These initiatives often target both high-risk and low-risk individuals without requiring personal financial investment. Let's explore some of these policies. For instance, making fruits

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Dec 05 2024HEALTH

Diabetes Management: New Glucose Monitoring Tools and Learnings from EASD 2024

If you're someone who keeps up with the latest in diabetes care, you'd be interested in the recent updates shared at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes 2024 Conference in Madrid. This year, the focus was on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and how it's transforming the way we mana

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