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AAP cautions against low-carbohydrate diets for children at risk for diabetes

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AAP cautions against low-carbohydrate diets for children at risk for diabetes

AAP cautions against low-carbohydrate diets for children at risk for diabetes | Image Credit: © dizain- © dizain- stock.adobe.com. Takeaways AAP warns against low-carb diets for children at risk of diabetes, emphasizing potential health risks. Report advises against very low-carb and ketogenic diets due to concerns about nutritional deficiencies, growth issues, and disordered eating behaviors. … Read more

A promising match or a questionable pair?

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A promising match or a questionable pair?

In a recent review published in the journal Diabetes Therapy, researchers weighed the evidence regarding ketogenic diets and their efficacy for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and gestational diabetes (GD). Their findings indicate that many questions on this subject remain unresolved and that many further investigations are needed before … Read more

Antiviral treatment emerges as a potential game-changer in curbing type 1 diabetes progression

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Antiviral treatment emerges as a potential game-changer in curbing type 1 diabetes progression

University of Oslo, Faculty of Medicine Norwegian researchers have previously demonstrated an association between diabetes and virus infection. New research shows that, among children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes (TiD), treatment with antiviral drugs could help preserve the production of insulin. The result shows that it is possible to slow down and eventually prevent … Read more

A game-changer in early detection and management of type 1 diabetes

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A game-changer in early detection and management of type 1 diabetes

The latest data on universal screening for type 1 diabetes (T1D) is reviewed in a session at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 October). The talk will be given by Dr. Emily K. Sims, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Center for Diabetes and Metabolic … Read more

‘Living Medical Device’ Could Make Insulin Injections Obsolete

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‘Living Medical Device’ Could Make Insulin Injections Obsolete

MIT scientists might be one step closer to making insulin injections a thing of the past. In a new study this week, they’ve shown that it’s possible to implant a medical device inside mice that produces its own supply of insulin for up to a month. More research will be needed before this technology would … Read more

Being a Night Owl Might Raise Your Diabetes Risk

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Being a Night Owl Might Raise Your Diabetes Risk

Being a night owl might not be great for your blood sugar control, new research this week suggests. The study found that middle-aged women who prefer to stay up late were more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. This associated link was found even after the researchers accounted for other unhealthy behaviors more commonly seen … Read more

Experts Debate Low-Carb Diets for People With Diabetes

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Experts Debate Low-Carb Diets for People With Diabetes

It’s an ongoing debate in the diabetes world: Is it ideal to consume a very low carbohydrate diet, or is it better to go with moderate amounts of healthful carbs? At the recent American Diabetes Association (ADA) 83rd Scientific Sessions, Carol F. Kirkpatrick, PhD, RDN, spoke first, arguing in favor of diets consisting of moderate, … Read more