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Scientists discovered that mice who ate olive oil before carbohydrates experienced smaller blood sugar spikes, even when they had type 2 diabetes. The simple meal-sequencing trick activated a surprising combination of hormones and nerve signals that helped regulate blood sugar.
A groundbreaking study reveals that eating only between noon and 8 p.m. helped adults with Type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control without increasing dangerous complications. This first-of-its-kind research opens a new door for managing a condition that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have developed a therapy that could reverse Type 1 diabetes shortly after diagnosis by correcting the immune system itself, not just managing blood sugar. The breakthrough, seven years in the making, targets the root cause of the disease that affects 2.1 million Americans.
Scientists at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center discovered that tiny cellular structures called peroxisomes play a crucial role in keeping insulin healthy and diabetes at bay. This breakthrough could unlock new ways to protect people from diabetes.
Scientists discovered that curcumin, the bright yellow compound in turmeric, reversed blood vessel damage in diabetic rats within just one month. The breakthrough offers hope for protecting the 2 million Americans with Type 1 diabetes from early heart disease.
Researchers at UC Berkeley have discovered a compound that helps mice lose fat while preserving muscle, offering a potential alternative to appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic. The treatment works by boosting metabolism instead of reducing hunger.
A PhD student from Germany has developed a tiny nanoparticle that could stop the immune system from destroying insulin-producing cells in type 1 diabetes patients. Her breakthrough might help people avoid transplants entirely.
A breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug may also transform diabetes outcomes for 30% of Australian CF patients who develop the condition. New research will investigate whether Trikafta can prevent or slow cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.
Researchers discovered how to prevent the protein misfolding that damages insulin-producing cells in diabetes, opening the door to treatments that address the disease's root cause instead of just managing symptoms.
A tuberculosis vaccine developed 100 years ago is showing promise in helping people with type 1 diabetes use less insulin and maintain better blood sugar control. While more research is needed, the results offer new hope for the 2 million Americans living with this challenging autoimmune disease.
The American Diabetes Association's leader issued a personal apology to five researchers expelled from a conference for handing out an editorial about research funding. The move marks a turning point after the medical community expressed shock at the incident.
Scientists discovered that a common diabetes medication dramatically reduces heart failure in people carrying rare genetic variants for heart disease. The finding could transform preventive care for thousands at high genetic risk.