Type 1 diabetes is a common health issue among young people. When kids with diabetes experience diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), it's crucial for healthcare professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines. A recent study in Palestine examined how well the American Diabetes Association's guidelines wor
For over three decades, Gary Bettman has been the face of the NHL, making him the longest-serving commissioner in North American sports history. But change is brewing. Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold recently hinted at Bettman's impending retirement, revealing that the league is already planning
For decades, health systems worldwide have been lagging behind in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of people with diabetes has quadrupled over the past 34 years, reaching 422 million in 2014, with most cases being T2DM. This rise o
Imagine you're managing diabetes and also dealing with chronic kidney disease. That's a double whammy! But what if there was a treatment that could help manage both conditions and save you some cash? That's where physiologic insulin resensitization (PIR) comes in. PIR is like a smart trick to make y
Ever wondered what plays a significant role in developing diabetes? Let's break down the main factors: baseline fasting glucose levels, age, sex, and body mass index (BMI). These are crucial pieces of the puzzle that healthcare professionals use to assess and manage diabetes risk. Firstly, it's imp
There's a new study kicking off soon that wants to see how well enavogliflozin helps people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) lose weight. This drug has already shown promise in clinical settings, but doctors want to see how it works in real-world scenarios. The plan is to track over 1, 000 adults aged 19
Managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be tough, but using digital tools might make it a bit easier. A recent study called Greenhabit looked into how a mobile health app could help people with T2D take better care of themselves. The study was set up like a big game of chance, where some people got the a
You might be wondering, what's the link between HIV and how our bodies handle sugar? A recent study in China aimed to clear up some confusion. This wasn't just any study; it involved multiple healthcare centers and compared HIV-positive folks on antiviral therapy with healthy people. The big questio
In the Middle East, three big health problems – high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and type 2 diabetes – are on the rise. Worryingly, these conditions aren't well-controlled. One of the main reasons is that people often don't stick to their treatment plans, a problem known as therape
Imagine you're a doctor or a health official, and you need vital information to make important decisions about diseases like diabetes. What kind of data do you want? What format makes it easiest for you to use? The National Diabetes Surveillance team at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) decided to fin
