Posts Tagged ‘type 2 diabetes’
What drives inflammation in type 2 diabetes? Not glucose, says new research
New research shows that in type 2 diabetes changes to mitochondria–the powerhouse of cells–drive chronic inflammation from cells exposed to certain types of fats. …
Read Full ArticlePrescription omega-3 fatty acid medications effectively lower high triglycerides
Prescription omega-3 fatty acid medication reduces triglyceride levels by 20-30% among the majority of people who require treatment for high triglyceride levels, …
Read Full ArticleToo much of a good thing can be dangerous, finds researchers investigating hypoglycemia
New research finds that more than 20% of adult diabetes patients in the U.S. are likely treated too intensively. …
Read Full ArticleNew study links high-fat diet and gut bacteria to insulin resistance
Researchers have discovered how our choice of diet can weaken our gut immune system and lead to the development of diabetes. …
Read Full ArticleNew hormone injection aids weight loss in obese patients
A small study has shown that patients who received a new combination hormone treatment lost on average 4.4kg and substantially improved their blood sugar levels. …
Read Full ArticleStrong evidence for causal link between obesity and multiple diseases
A new study presents the strongest evidence yet of a causal relationship between obesity and a wide range of serious conditions, …
Read Full ArticleMouse model supports importance of omega fatty acid balance in chronic disease
Investigators used novel transgenic mouse models to obtain new evidence supporting the importance of the omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid ratio in chronic disease prevention. ..
Read Full ArticleMediterranean diet during pregnancy reduces gestational diabetes and weight gain
A multicenter, randomized trial suggests a Mediterranean-style diet has the potential to reduce weight gain in pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes. …
Read Full ArticleNew discovery points toward possible treatment for diabetic non-healing wounds
A new mouse and human tissues study identifies an epigenetic enzyme critical for normal wound healing. …
Read Full ArticleHuman pancreas on a chip opens new possibilities for studying disease
Scientists created human pancreas on a chip that allowed them to identify the possible cause of a frequent and deadly complication of cystic fibrosis …
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