American Diabetes Association
- Your Rights, One Voice: Bella’s Storyby American Diabetes Association on June 24, 2019 at 11:45 am
Just like many kids her age, Bella was eager to attend a summer camp run by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. When her mother, Nina Paladino, initially contacted the camp facility to see if there were any questions … Continue reading →
- May is Healthy Vision Month — What’s Your Vision of the Future?by Anna on May 8, 2019 at 12:59 pm
Many people see the doctor every year for a physical. Most of us also schedule regular visits to the dentist to get our teeth cleaned. But what about your eyes? It’s important to take care of your eyes — just … Continue reading →
- The Roadmap to Diabetes Researchby American Diabetes Association on April 15, 2019 at 1:06 pm
Since 1952, the ADA has supported scientists and the life-saving research they conduct to ensure people with diabetes can live life to the fullest. Your support of scientists like the individuals below and the research they conduct helps ensure our … Continue reading →
- Your Rights, One Voice: Mary’s Story [Guest Blogger]by American Diabetes Association on November 28, 2018 at 5:31 pm
Forestry Major, Mary Murdock, was excited to receive her welcome packet from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (AmeriCorps NCCC) in the Spring of 2017. It meant that she was chosen to be a member of a full-time, residential, team-based community … Continue reading →
- Food Insecurity and Diabetes: Seniors Struggle to Maintain Health with Limited Access to Proper Diet [Guest Blogger]by American Diabetes Association on November 20, 2018 at 4:22 pm
By Lydia Preuss and Shana Alford, Feeding America Applied Research In the United States, millions of seniors ages 60 and older face a diverse set of challenges on a regular basis when trying to secure and prepare nutritious food, which … Continue reading →
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Supporting Patients Who Have Chronic Kidney Diseaseon March 3, 2021 at 5:00 am
Resources for managing patients who have chronic kidney disease and encouraging them to build healthy habits.
- RADIANT Study Aims to Shine Light on Unusual Forms of Diabeteson February 17, 2021 at 5:00 am
This NIDDK-supported study is working to discover new rare and atypical forms of diabetes.
- Using Telemedicine to Deliver Diabetes Care to Vulnerable Populationson February 3, 2021 at 5:00 am
Learn about the benefits and limitations to treating patients via telemedicine.
- New Study Finds Surgery and Drug Treatments Equally Effective for Diabetic Eye Diseaseon January 20, 2021 at 5:00 am
The findings will help guide treatment for people with bleeding in the eye from proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
- DDP Blog: Best of 2020on December 14, 2020 at 5:00 am
Check out the top posts of 2020, plus three interesting posts you may have missed.
Science Daily
- Weight loss drug hope for patients with type 2 diabeteson March 2, 2021 at 11:54 pm
Patients with type 2 diabetes that were treated with a weekly injection of the breakthrough drug Semaglutide were able to achieve an average weight loss of nearly 10kg, according to a new study.
- Swapping alpha cells for beta cells to treat diabeteson March 1, 2021 at 10:10 pm
Blocking cell receptors for glucagon, the counter-hormone to insulin, cured mouse models of diabetes by converting glucagon-producing cells into insulin producers instead, a team reports in a new study. The findings could offer a new way to treat both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in people.
- Genes identified that increase the risk of obesity but also protect against diseaseon February 26, 2021 at 5:13 pm
Scientists have identified 62 genes that lead to both higher levels of body fat but a lower risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. These genes may help to keep body fat healthy, and open a new avenue for developing drugs that lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
- Vitamin D deficiency does not increase risk of type 1 diabetes, study findson February 25, 2021 at 7:36 pm
Genetically determined vitamin D levels do not have a large effect on risk of type 1 diabetes in Europeans, according to a new study.
- Study estimates two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations due to four conditionson February 25, 2021 at 7:36 pm
A new study estimates 64 percent of adult COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. may have been prevented if there were less obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure. The model suggests notable differences by age and race/ethnicity in COVID-19 hospitalizations related to these conditions.