Date: January 19, 2017 Source: Endocrine Society Summary: People with Type 1 diabetes exhibit inflammation in the digestive tract and gut bacteria, a pattern that differs from individuals who do not have diabetes or those who have celiac disease, according to a new study. People with Type 1 diabetes exhibit inflammation in the digestive tract […]
Which Thyroid Medication is Best? January 17th, 2017 This week, I discuss the different types of prescription supplemental thyroid hormone and how to choose the right type for you! There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to supplemental thyroid hormone and I don’t believe that there is one right choice for everyone. What I […]
Br J Nutr. 2016 Nov 23:1-9. [Epub ahead of print] Tay J1, Zajac IT1, Thompson CH2, Luscombe-Marsh ND1, Danthiir V1, Noakes M1, Buckley JD3, Wittert GA2, Brinkworth GD1. Abstract This study compared the longer-term effects of a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet with a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet on cognitive performance in individuals with type 2 diabetes […]
Marlene Busko November 09, 2016 There is currently no specific treatment approved for diabetic neuropathy, a huge unmet clinical need since up to half of all patients with diabetes will eventually develop neuropathy. Part of the problem is that there is no clear path to successful approval of any such agents, with ongoing arguments about […]
November 02, 2016 PracticeUpdate Editorial Team November 2, 2016—New Orleans, Louisiana— Sucralose may lead to insulin resistance in people with obesity, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The results were presented at ObesityWeek 2016, from October 31 – November 4. Marta Yanina Pepino de Gruev, PhD, now at […]
October 26, 2016 The Journal of Pediatrics TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Young people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) alone were compared with those with T1D and celiac disease to examine quality of life (QoL) and glycemic control. QoL scores were similar in the two groups. However, in the group with T1D and celiac disease, diabetes-specific QoL and […]
Peter Russell October 24, 2016 Drinking more than 2 soft drinks a day doubles the risk of developing two types of diabetes, a study in the European Journal of Endocrinology has found. Researchers say this applies to soft drinks that are artificially sweetened as well as those containing sugar. Types of Diabetes Type 2 diabetes […]
Date: September 20, 2016 Source: Endocrine Society Summary: Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may reduce levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream, according to a new study. Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may reduce levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream, according to a new […]
July 29, 2016 JAMA Cardiology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this prospective cohort study evaluated the association between random plasma glucose (RPG) levels and cardiovascular event risk in nearly half of a million adults without diabetes in China. They found that each 18-mg/dL higher RPG level above 106 mg/dL was associated with 11% increased risk […]
“Can Stevia Help You Ward Off Type II Diabetes?” That’s not just the title of today’s SuppVersity article, it is also the research question of a recent paper by Esteves A.F. dos Santos from Farmácia Progresso (dos Santos. 2016). An interesting question with an obvious answer: if you replace sugar in your diet with stevia, […]
June 23, 2016 Review shows modest reductions in frequency of hot flashes and vaginal dryness, but not night sweats WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Composite and specific phytoestrogen supplementation is associated with reductions in the frequency of hot flashes and vaginal dryness, according to a review published in the June 21 issue of […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine To cite this article: Dick William R., Fletcher Emily A., and Shah Sachin A.. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. June 2016, 22(6): 450-457. doi:10.1089/acm.2015.0122. Published in Volume: 22 Issue 6: June 17, 2016 ABSTRACT Purpose: Diabetes mellitus is a global epidemic and one of the leading […]
“An antihistamine is a type of pharmaceutical drug that opposes the activity of histamine receptors in the body,” that’s what Wikipedia knows about antihistamines. This, and the fact that there are H1-antihistamines and H2-antihistamines, that they target the histamine H1/2-receptors and that they are used to treat “problems” from allergic reactions in the nose (e.g., […]
April 20, 2016 American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Pregnant mice were randomized to receive 10% fructose solution or water as the sole drinking fluid throughout pregnancy to assess the effect of fructose-rich diets on cardiovascular disease risk factors in the offspring. Maternal and birth weights were similar in the two groups. At […]
April 12, 2016 The Journal of Pediatrics TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Children with celiac disease (CD) were matched with healthy controls to evaluate the relative risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and autoimmune thyroid disease. Children with CD were at significantly increased risk of developing hypothyroidism compared with controls (HR 4.64). There was also an increased […]
04.04.2016 by Molly Walker Contributing Writer For women who used hormone replacement therapy to treat menopausal symptoms, risk of blood clots tended to vary depending on the type of therapy used, a small Swedish case-control study found. While the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) was moderately higher with estrogen-only therapy compared with untreated, age-matched controls, […]
April 01, 2016 JAMA Pediatrics TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this cross-sectional study evaluated the association between insulin sensitivity (by hyperglycemic clamp technique) and sleep deprivation in 615 adolescents. They found that sleep deprivation (<8 hours) was associated with reduced insulin (P = .02). Sleep deprivation was also associated with increases in age, BMI, waist […]
Date: March 22, 2016 Source: Newcastle University Summary: People who reverse their diabetes and then keep their weight down remain free of diabetes, new research shows. In addition, the team found that even patients who have had Type 2 diabetes for up to 10 years can reverse their condition. A new study from Newcastle University […]
03.22.2016 But evidence for causality remains weak by Parker Brown Staff Writer, MedPage Today Endocrine-disrupting chemicals could be costing the European Union up to €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) a year because of female reproductive health problems, a new report estimated. Researchers looked at two conditions that they said had the most robust data: uterine fibroids […]