PIEZO1 variant rs563555492T associated with lower HbA1c and reduced prediabetes risk in South Asian cohorts
A Hidden Gene Is Masking Diabetes in South Asians
This observational cohort study examined 62,909 South Asians from India and the UK to assess the impact of the PIEZO1 rs563555492T variant.
A gene common in South Asians can make standard diabetes blood tests look normal even when blood sugar is high, hiding the disease for years…
GLP1R locus variants associated with higher BMI and Type 2 Diabetes risk in genetically inferred European ancestry participants
Do your genes make you heavier? New data suggests specific gene variants are linked to higher body weight
This genetic association study analyzed 431,107 participants from the Million Veteran Program to evaluate GLP1R locus variants rs12213929 an…
Two specific gene variants linked to higher body weight also influence Type 2 diabetes risk, though one marker's connection to diabetes disa…
In older in-patients with type 2 diabetes and cognitive impairment, CGM showed superior glucose metrics compared to point-of-care tests
The Wearable Glucose Sensor That Catches What Hospital Tests Miss
This observational study evaluated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) versus point-of-care tests (POCT) in 30 older in-patients with type 2…
A new wearable sensor caught dangerous overnight low blood sugar in older hospitalized patients with dementia that routine hospital tests co…
Post-hoc analysis finds both continuous and intermittent calorie restriction reduce weight in type 2 diabetes
Two calorie-restricted diets helped people with type 2 diabetes lose weight in a small study
A post-hoc analysis of RCTs in 67 people with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity compared 3-month continuous vs.
Two calorie-restricted diets helped people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and reduce fat while gaining muscle in a new study.
Dairy-inclusive diet with timed meals may improve circadian gene expression and glycaemia in type 2 diabetes
Dairy, Breakfast, and a Body Clock Surprise
A 4-week randomised crossover trial in 19 adults with type 2 diabetes found that a dairy-inclusive diet with structured meal timing upregula…
Shifting protein to breakfast and eating carbs earlier in the day improved both blood sugar control and the genes that run the body's daily …
Intraduodenal Lauric Acid and Tryptophan Reduce Postprandial Glucose in Small Diabetes Trial
Two Nutrients, Delivered Deep, Calm Blood Sugar
A small RCT in 11 men with type 2 diabetes found that a combined intraduodenal infusion of lauric acid and L-tryptophan before a meal reduce…
Two nutrients that did nothing on their own slowed the stomach and cut the meal-time glucose spike when paired.
Higher dietary phytochemical index associated with better sleep quality in adults with type 2 diabetes
Plant-Rich Plates Linked to Better Sleep for Diabetics
A cross-sectional study of 675 adults with type 2 diabetes found that higher dietary phytochemical index (DPI) scores were associated with b…
A diet rich in plant-based foods tracked with longer sleep and lower inflammation in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Systematic review shows PCOS in obese women links to high MASLD and 2–4 fold increased cardiovascular and diabetes risks
PCOS Is Not Just About Your Ovaries Anymore
This systematic review evaluated the extra-ovarian health impacts of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, with a focus on those with o…
Polycystic ovary syndrome is being rethought as a full-body metabolic condition, and that shift could change how — and by whom — it's treate…
Elevated peripheral HIF-1α levels associated with higher fasting glucose and HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A Hidden Blood Signal May Expose Failing Insulin Cells
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined 5,979 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to assess the association between peripheral …
A blood protein called HIF-1α rises when insulin-making cells fail in type 2 diabetes, offering a new way to track disease progression.
QingYun7 dietary intervention improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes
Herbal Diet Changes Gut Bacteria to Lower Blood Sugar
This longitudinal cohort study involving 385 patients with type 2 diabetes evaluated the QingYun7 (QY7) dietary herbal intervention.
A herbal mix changed gut bacteria to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, offering a new way to manage the condition.
Biological age acceleration transitions associated with higher type 2 diabetes and mortality risk in UK Biobank cohort
Your Body May Be Aging Faster Than Your Birthday Says
An observational cohort study of 13,751 UK Biobank participants found that transitions to accelerated biological aging were associated with …
Two people can share a birthday but age very differently inside, and that hidden gap may quietly raise the odds of diabetes and early death.
Network meta-analysis of novel antidiabetic drugs in T2DM with CKD shows sotagliflozin, empagliflozin, and semaglutide rank highest for cardiovascular and renal outcomes
A Clear Winner Emerges for Diabetes Patients with Kidney Disease
This network meta-analysis evaluated novel antidiabetic drugs, including SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and DPP-4 inhibitors, i…
For millions managing both diabetes and kidney disease, new research clarifies which medications offer the best protection for their heart a…