Consuming fat before carbohydrates reduces post-meal blood glucose
In treating diabetes, post-meal elevation of glucose levels is an important therapeutic target. Existing clinical studies indicate that…
A child’s gut microbiome may offer early clues to type 1 diabetes risk
Following children’s gut bacteria through their first years of life revealed distinct developmental paths, offering new clues about…
Could one amino acid help explain why men tend to live shorter lives?
Researchers combined blood amino acid measurements with genetic evidence to investigate whether two closely linked nutrients could help…
Type 2 diabetes incidence increases 10-fold among American youth
Type 2 diabetes has traditionally been a disease that has developed mostly in middle-aged and older adults. But…
Jon Kunneman’s journey from diabetes to professional MMA
His journey then brought him to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he trained at JacksonWink, getting rounds with all-time…
Daily tomatoes lowered a key marker of liver fat in MASLD trial
A six-week tomato-rich diet outperformed a tomato-free diet on an important marker of hepatic steatosis, pointing to a…
Cold-exposed mothers pass metabolic protection to male rat offspring through milk
Cold exposure during early pregnancy altered breast milk bile acids and microbial metabolism, providing male rat offspring with…
Metformin targets the gut instead of the liver to lower glucose
For decades, physicians and scientists thought metformin, the leading Type 2 diabetes medication taken by millions worldwide, mainly…
A one-shot cure for diabetes? Sana Biotechnology makes its move
Sana and Mayo Clinic partner to advance a potential one-time cell therapy that could replace insulin for people…
Eating oranges daily may shift lipid patterns in fatty liver disease
A 4-week clinical trial explores whether everyday oranges can subtly influence lipid metabolism in fatty liver disease, revealing…
Wholegrain rye changes gut bacteria and lowers inflammation in obesity trial
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it…
New polygenic risk scores improve prediction of metabolic disease outcomes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic features.…