How genetics affect your food choices

New information about the genetic links behind food choices, obesity, and diabetes could lead to improved prevention and treatment, researchers say.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
Oct. 20, 2021 ~6 min

Wearable sensor patch monitors glucose via sweat

Noninvasive glucose monitoring devices aren't currently commercially available in the US, but a new wearable device may change that.

Gabrielle Stewart - Penn State • futurity
Oct. 19, 2021 ~7 min


Type 2 diabetes drugs may lessen severe COVID-19 risks

Drugs some people with type 2 diabetes take called GLP-1R agonists may cut their risk of COVID-19 complications, including hospitalization and death.

Barbara Schindo-Penn State • futurity
Oct. 12, 2021 ~8 min

Fruit fly discovery could lead to new ways to treat diabetes

A hormone in fruit flies could clarify how human metabolism is regulated and could pave the way for new ways to treat obesity and diabetes.

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
Sept. 13, 2021 ~6 min

Skin healing gene tweaks may play a role in diabetic wounds

Researchers have found a gene that's vital for healthy healing in the skin. The work could shed new light on diabetic ulcers and other non-healing wounds.

UC Irvine • futurity
Sept. 10, 2021 ~4 min

Home health care lowers re-hospitalization risk for people with diabetes

People with diabetes who are on Medicare have less risk of re-hospitalization when they receive home health care within two days of discharge.

Maud Alobawone-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 1, 2021 ~5 min

More ‘natural’ sugar may be as bad for you as the artificial stuff

"...consumption of both sucrose- and high fructose corn-sweetened beverages increase liver fat and decrease insulin sensitivity..."

Trina Wood-UC Davis • futurity
Aug. 31, 2021 ~6 min

Team finds the right time for action to cut preeclampsia risk

The time to deal with risk factors associated with preeclampsia is before and between pregnancies, according to new research.

Michel Morris-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Aug. 30, 2021 ~5 min


Race and residence may boost diabetes-related amputation risk

The chance of having a diabetes-related foot and/or toe amputation may depend on your race and where you live, a new study shows.

Rae Lynn Mitchell-Texas A&M • futurity
Aug. 13, 2021 ~5 min

AI spots early eye changes that signal diabetic retinopathy

New biomarkers in the eyes could help manage diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in US adults.

Kevin Fryling-Indiana • futurity
July 29, 2021 ~4 min

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