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People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study

People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study

by Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-0469People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased

People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study

by Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-0469People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased
Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s
Gender-affirming hormone therapy has a positive impact on well-being

Gender-affirming hormone therapy has a positive impact on well-being

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew evidence shows that people who have undergone gender-affirming hormone therapy report high grades of satisfaction with both the physica

Gender-affirming hormone therapy has a positive impact on well-being

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew evidence shows that people who have undergone gender-affirming hormone therapy report high grades of satisfaction with both the physica
Use of antiviral medication shown to preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

Use of antiviral medication shown to preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by University of OsloResidual insulin production.a, AUC for C-peptide levels. The box plots report the distribution of AUCs for the C-peptide levels. The numbers beneath thexaxis refl

Use of antiviral medication shown to preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by University of OsloResidual insulin production.a, AUC for C-peptide levels. The box plots report the distribution of AUCs for the C-peptide levels. The numbers beneath thexaxis refl
Women who take more steps per day may have a lower risk of diabetes

Women who take more steps per day may have a lower risk of diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new analys

Women who take more steps per day may have a lower risk of diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new analys
Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a

Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a
Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Childhood body size is associated with risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 8 inJAMA Network Open.Dongh

Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Childhood body size is associated with risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 8 inJAMA Network Open.Dongh
New research sheds light on transcription stimulated by estrogen receptor-α

New research sheds light on transcription stimulated by estrogen receptor-α

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103227Gene expression is a highly regulated sequence with many players, one being the estrogen recept

New research sheds light on transcription stimulated by estrogen receptor-α

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103227Gene expression is a highly regulated sequence with many players, one being the estrogen recept
Isolated nail psoriasis does not increase risk for metabolic syndrome

Isolated nail psoriasis does not increase risk for metabolic syndrome

Isolated nail psoriasis (NP) is not significantly associated with an increased risk for metabolic syndrome, according to a letter to the editor recently published in theJournal of the European A

Isolated nail psoriasis does not increase risk for metabolic syndrome

Isolated nail psoriasis (NP) is not significantly associated with an increased risk for metabolic syndrome, according to a letter to the editor recently published in theJournal of the European A
Obesity modifies link between birth weight, metabolic phenotypes

Obesity modifies link between birth weight, metabolic phenotypes

by Elana GotkineAssociations between lower birth weight (BW) and adverse metabolic phenotypes are more pronounced in children with obesity, according to a studypublishedin the July issue o

Obesity modifies link between birth weight, metabolic phenotypes

by Elana GotkineAssociations between lower birth weight (BW) and adverse metabolic phenotypes are more pronounced in children with obesity, according to a studypublishedin the July issue o
Increased fracture risk in patients using insulin compared to metformin

Increased fracture risk in patients using insulin compared to metformin

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk for fractures, despite their normal-to-high bone mineral density, according to resear

Increased fracture risk in patients using insulin compared to metformin

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk for fractures, despite their normal-to-high bone mineral density, according to resear
Suicidal ideation, behaviors show no increase with GLP-1 RAs for seniors with type 2 diabetes: Study

Suicidal ideation, behaviors show no increase with GLP-1 RAs for seniors with type 2 diabetes: Study

by Elana GotkineFor older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is not associated with a significantly increased risk for suicidal ideation an

Suicidal ideation, behaviors show no increase with GLP-1 RAs for seniors with type 2 diabetes: Study

by Elana GotkineFor older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is not associated with a significantly increased risk for suicidal ideation an