‘Weak’ and ‘strong’ cells bonding boosts body’s diabetes fight: Scientists have broadened our understanding of how ‘weak’ cells bond with their more mature cellular counterparts to boost the body’s production of insulin – improving our knowledge of the processes leading to type 2 diabetes – a significant global health problem. Type 2 diabetes mellitus occurs when […]
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New research from the University of Eastern Finland explores the role of diabetes in the cellular and molecular changes underlying Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In an AD mouse model, diabetes induced through a diet rich in fats and sugars weakened the accumulation of microglial cells around amyloid plaques and increased the formation of neuritic plaques with […]
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Coventry University researcher develops innovative glucometer device: An innovative new medical simulator that teaches students and patients how to measure and analyse blood glucose has been developed by a Coventry University Professor. Through years of experience teaching healthcare professionals in this area, Assistant Professor Nina Godson, the Clinical Skills lead in Coventry University’s Faculty of […]
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Vitamin A boosts fat burning in cold conditions: A recent study conducted by a research team led by Florian Kiefer from MedUni Vienna’s Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism shows that cold ambient temperatures increase vitamin A levels in humans and mice. This helps convert “bad” white adipose tissue into “good” brown adipose tissue which stimulates […]
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A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that individualised and family-based physical activity and dietary counselling considerably slows down the development of insulin resistance, which is a precursor of type 2 diabetes, in 6–9-year-old children. Published in Diabetologia, the study focused on predominantly normal-weight children. Insulin resistance refers to the body’s weakened […]
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A world first discovery of how a protein works in the liver could lead to a more effective type 2 diabetes drug. The researchers say such treatments will be more important than ever given that diabetes appears to be associated with poor prognosis in those with the COVID-19 infection. The University of Melbourne-led study found […]
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A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease provides insight into the association of blood markers of diabetes with brain beta-amyloid accumulation among older people at risk of dementia. The results suggest a link between Alzheimer’s pathology, lower levels of insulin and lower insulin resistance. The deposition of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain […]
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A new study suggests there could be a link between COVID-19 and the development of type 1 diabetes in children. Thirty children in hospitals across north-west London presented with new-onset type 1 diabetes during the peak of the pandemic, approximately double the number of cases typically seen in this period in previous years, with clusters of […]
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74% of the Public support Government action on obesity in the wake of emerging links with COVID-19. Polling shows strong backing for action on junk food marketing and promotions. Emerging research suggests there is a link between obesity and adverse outcomes from COVID-19; and now people want the government to address obesity with policy interventions […]
In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Diabetes UK has today launched a £100,000 grant, available for scientists to study how coronavirus affects people living with diabetes. The charity is urging scientists to submit their research applications now. · £100,000 grant could help answer vital questions about COVID-19 and diabetes · In light of the […]
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