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Francis Collins to Step Down as NIH Director, Remain Involved in Type 2 Research
The longtime director of the National Institutes of Health has announced that even as he retires, he will continue to lead a research lab focused on type 2 diabetes research… Read More “Francis Collins to Step Down as NIH Director, Remain Involved in Type 2 Research”
Fruit Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetes
According to a study by Australian researchers just published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology, eating whole fruits can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes… Read More “Fruit Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetes”
Gastric Bypass Beats Sleeve Gastrectomy for Weight Loss, Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2
One common form of bariatric surgery led to better outcomes in people with diabetes, according to a recent study… Read More “Gastric Bypass Beats Sleeve Gastrectomy for Weight Loss, Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2”
Waist Size Predicts Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Black Adults
Among Black adults without diabetes, waist size was a better predictor of future diabetes risk than A1c level, according to a new study… Read More “Waist Size Predicts Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Black Adults”
Treating Sleep Disorders Could Improve Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes
Sleep disorders are linked to both the development of type 2 diabetes and its complications, according to a new research review… Read More “Treating Sleep Disorders Could Improve Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes”
Less Fat, More Fiber in Diet Linked to Better Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2
A new study shows that dietary patterns in adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are linked to long-term cardiovascular risk… Read More “Less Fat, More Fiber in Diet Linked to Better Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2”
Intermittent Low-Calorie Diet Improves Glucose Control, Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2
Periods of eating very little can help improve outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to a recent study… Read More “Intermittent Low-Calorie Diet Improves Glucose Control, Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2”
Diabetes ‘Remission’ Is Best Term for Normal Glucose Levels, Report Says
When people with type 2 diabetes see signs of the disease disappear, it shouldn’t be called “reversal” or a “cure,” according to a new report from leading groups… Read More “Diabetes ‘Remission’ Is Best Term for Normal Glucose Levels, Report Says”
Normal Body Weight May Help Prevent Type 2 in People With High Genetic Risk
While there’s nothing you can do to change your genes, you can still reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes by maintaining a healthy body weight, according to a new analysis… Read More “Normal Body Weight May Help Prevent Type 2 in People With High Genetic Risk”
Diverse Gut Bacteria Might Stop Diabetes
A new study from researchers in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, now indicates that a diverse microbiome in the gut might ward off type 2 diabetes… Read More “Diverse Gut Bacteria Might Stop Diabetes”
