Progress in stem cell therapy for type 1 diabetes
Researchers have developed an improved method to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells, which effectively regulate blood sugar and reverse diabetes in mice. …
Stopping GLP-1 drugs can quickly erase cardiovascular benefits
Stopping or interrupting GLP-1 drugs for six months or more in type 2 diabetes patients raises the risk of major cardiovascular events by up to 22%, undoing previous benefits. …
Red blood cells soak up glucose at high altitude, protecting against diabetes
A new study shows red blood cells act as hidden glucose sponges in low-oxygen conditions, explaining why people living at high altitude have lower diabetes rates and pointing toward new treatments. …
Normalizing blood sugar can halve heart attack risk
An international analysis has shown that when people with prediabetes bring their blood sugar levels back into the normal range through lifestyle changes, their risk of heart attack, heart failure, and premature death is reduced by half. …
Smell of fatty foods during pregnancy promotes obesity in offspring
A mouse study found that the smell of fatty foods during pregnancy increases the risk of overweight and obesity in offspring, which develop stronger reactions to a high-fat diet and show signs of insulin resistance. …
Possible therapeutic approach to treat diabetic nerve damage discovered
A key mechanism limiting nerve regeneration after diabetic nerve damage has been identified, enabling a promising therapy to improve repair and relieve pain, numbness, and movement issues. …
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Four subtypes pave the way for personalized treatments
Identification of four distinct subtypes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could enable more personalized treatments for millions of affected women worldwide. …
Body clocks matter for cardiometabolic health
A new American Heart Association scientific statement highlights the importance of circadian health, an often-overlooked factor in year-round cardiometabolic disease prevention. …
Air pollution can contribute to obesity and diabetes
New research sheds light on how long-term exposure to fine air pollution may affect the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar and maintain metabolic health. …
New insight into prediabetes: Blood sugar level is more important than body weight
Patients with prediabetes who normalized blood sugar levels through a healthy‑lifestyle intervention—even without losing weight or with weight gain—reduced their type 2 diabetes risk by 71% in a large study. …
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