More articles about: Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes
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Examining mental health and reducing stigma in diabetes
Research at Michigan Medicine has been working to improve the psychosocial concerns related to diabetes, which often pose issues for people living with the condition
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A diabetes device that makes a lot of “Sense”
Living with diabetes at such a young age comes with challenges, but those challenges have inspired Jackson, now 8 years old, to come up with ways for people like him to live a little easier with a new device called "SensePod".
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Research finds potential target for cardiovascular disease in diabetes
University of Michigan researchers found that the overproduction of neutrophil extracellular traps is an important contributing factor to vascular dysfunction in diabetes.
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Genetic variation with MASLD reveals subtypes and potential therapeutic avenues
A Michigan Medicine team of experts seeks to identify the human genetic causes of MASLD, formerly called NAFLD
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How a high-fat diet may alter the gut microbiome and lead to peripheral nerve damage
But Michigan Medicine-led research suggests that the gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria that live in our guts, may serve as this link between a high-fat diet and metabolic and nerve health.
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Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population
: Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population a study suggests.
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Having clinicians involved in research improves outcomes in diabetes, obesity care
Having clinicians involved in research supports better outcomes and care for patients with diabetes, obesity and related complications.
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Blood-based metabolic signature outperforms standard method for predicting diet, disease risk
The study found that machine learning techniques improved diet prediction by 10-20%.
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Lipids in blood predict nerve damage risk among patients with type 2 diabetes
The findings open up potential to test for biomarkers and facilitate more focused management of patients with the condition.
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Do unto others
Tina Reuben was the first patient in one of the few clinical trials for adrenal cancer and hopes that her involvement can help other patients with the rare disease live longer.
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Androgen hormones may exacerbate sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes
A pre-clinical study explores the role of hormones in the COVID-19 vascular damage that’s generally worse in men than in women.
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Risk of PTSD, anxiety, loneliness after COVID-19 hospitalization
Research finds COVID-19 associated with mental health problems after discharge, with majority not recognizing significant symptoms as a concern.
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Michigan Answers: Questions About Weight Loss
Endocrinologist Amy Rothberg, M.D. joins us to talk about weight loss and the most commonly searched questions about weight management.
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Addressing blood pressure in a new way
In collaboration with the CDC, Michigan Medicine has piloted a clinical pharmacist program that is proving to be highly effective in helping patients manage hypertension.
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Vast Under-Treatment of Diabetes Seen in Global Study
Diabetes care should include medication to reduce blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure, and counseling on diet, weight and exercise. But few people in developing nations receive all of this.