‘Smart Insulin Patch’ Holds Promise for T1DM
Patch contains glucose-regulated vesicles, which are loaded with insulin, sensitive to hypoxia
Timing of Carb Intake During Meal Affects Glucose Levels
Eating protein, vegetables, and fat before carbohydrates might help diabetes control
Proof-of-Concept Study to Assess Impact of Glycemic Variability
Population randomized to basal-bolus insulin, GLIPULIN allows comparison of glycemic variability
In Teens, Sedentary Behavior Independently Tied to Adiposity
Correlation for TV viewing, screen time, sedentary behaviors with adiposity, independent of diet
Gut Microbe Could Aid Weight Loss, Improve Metabolic Health
Akkermansia muciniphila linked to lower levels of blood glucose, insulin, triglycerides
VA/DoD Release Guidelines for Dyslipidemia Management
Key features include elimination of treatment targets, additional testing only when rationale clear
Subclinical Hypothyroidism Ups DM Risk Only With Statin Use
No increased risk for patients with hypothyroidism treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Medical Identity Theft Incidents Increasing
Increase of 21.7 percent in incidents since last report; theft is costly to consumers
Islet Transplantation Safe, Efficient in Five-Year Follow-Up
Islet transplantation restores good and lasting glycemic control, prevents severe hypoglycemia
Researchers Report U.S. Obesity Epidemic Getting Worse
Only 25 percent of men and 33 percent of women at a healthy weight, researchers say
