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Exposure to particulate matter with aerodynamic diameters ≤2.5 µm is associated with metabolic alterations

Exposure to Particulate Matter Linked to Metabolic Alterations

Higher exposure to particulate matter ≤2.5 µm linked to increases in cortisol, cortisone, epinephrine
There is an inverse correlation between sleep duration and risk markers of type 2 diabetes in childhood

Sleep Duration Inversely Linked to Risk Markers of T2DM in Kids

Strong inverse correlations between sleep duration, adiposity, diabetes risk markers in children
There is considerable variation in nonparticipation in diabetes self-management classes

Variation in Participation in Diabetes Self-Management Class

Nonparticipation varies by race/ethnicity, education, health care coverage, county, time since diagnosis
For rodents with diabetes

Hyperglycemia May Cause Caries but Not Periodontal Disease

Findings in rodent models of type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Subcutaneous exendin appears to be safe and effective in treating post-bariatric hypoglycemia

Subcutaneous Exendin Treats Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia

Injections well tolerated with no adverse effects reported
Glucose metabolism and weight are associated with marrow fat behavior

Marrow Fat May Affect Bone Mass After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Negative independent association seen for marrow fat and bone mineral density changes
There is a non-linear association between caloric load and reward

Taste, Calories Affect Metabolic Response to Sugared Beverages

Metabolic responses up for lower calorie beverages, and when sweetness is proportional to caloric load
Sustained and meaningful improvements in hemoglobin A1c are seen with participation in a diabetes self-management education game

Team-Based Online Game May Improve Glycemic Control in T2D

Participation in diabetes self-management education game linked to sustained HbA1c reduction
Risk factors for dementia include black race

Midlife Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Increased Risk of Dementia

Vascular risk factors linked to dementia include midlife smoking, diabetes, hypertension
Diabetes in infancy has different characteristics depending on mutation subtype

Characteristics of Diabetes in Infancy Explored

Overall frequency of diabetic ketoacidosis 66.2 percent; odds increase with age at diagnosis