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clinical-technology15 hours ago•24 min saved

New Wearable Enables Around-the-Clock Glucose and Ketone Monitoring for Diabetes

The FDA has authorized Abbott Diabetes Care’s Libre Duo 10 Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System for people aged 2 and older with diabetes, making it the first US wearable to continuously monitor ketones and the first system globally to track glucose and ketones together. The device measures both analytes under the skin every minute, streams readings to a smartphone, and can send alerts for rising ketone levels. Supported by six studies with over 600 participants, it identified elevated ketones before the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), potentially enabling earlier intervention and sick-day management. Ketone readings should be interpreted with glucose data and symptoms. This breakthrough device is particularly relevant as roughly 40 million Americans have diabetes, and clinicians will need guidance on sick-day protocols and insulin adjustments. Reference data from the FDA and CDC are cited in the release.

via Patient Care Online|

#clinical-technology #continuous-monitoring #diabetes

health1 day ago•10 min saved

GLP-1 Drugs Prove Broad Health Benefits

GLP-1 drugs, used for diabetes and obesity, show potential beyond weight loss—lowering cardiovascular risk, easing sleep apnea, supporting kidney and liver health, and possibly reducing cancer risk and addiction. Experts urge cautious optimism; evidence for healthy individuals or longevity is preliminary, and safety monitoring remains important. These drugs are widely used, with ongoing research into broader uses and dosing.

via TODAY.com|

#cancer #diabetes #glp-1

health2 days ago•45 min saved

Daily Soluble Fiber May Help Shrink Belly Fat, Study Finds

A Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center study tracked over 1,000 adults for five years and found that every 10-gram daily increase in soluble fiber intake was linked to a 3.7% reduction in visceral (belly) fat, which is more closely tied to diabetes and heart disease than fat under the skin. Foods like black beans, pears, oats, and other legumes and fruits/vegetables can help reach about 10 grams of soluble fiber per day.

via Yahoo|

#belly-fat #diabetes #health

entertainment2 days ago•2 min saved

Bret Michaels hits pause on 2026 tour to recover from kidney surgery

Bret Michaels has canceled the remaining dates of his 2026 Life and Amplified tour to recover from kidney surgery, with doctors recommending rest after recent procedures; his last planned shows were in November in Harris, Michigan.

via USA Today|

#bret-michaels #diabetes #entertainment

health3 days ago•25 min saved

Dollar-store groceries linked to higher obesity and diabetes risk, UC Riverside study says

A UC Riverside study found that greater access to dollar stores (Dollar General, Dollar Tree, 99 Cent Store, Family Dollar) is associated with higher rates of obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes, while access to traditional grocery stores correlates with better health outcomes. The pattern held across the US even after accounting for income and unemployment, with stronger effects in the South and Midwest; researchers note that excluding dollar stores from research skews results and suggest expanding healthier options in dollar stores, potentially through partnerships with local farmers, rather than simply reducing their numbers.

via New York Post|

#diabetes #dollar-stores #health

health4 days ago•50 min saved

Fruit Sugar Isn’t the Villain: Whole Fruits May Improve Diabetes Markers

New evidence shows that naturally occurring fruit sugar is not the same as added sugars. A 2026 meta-analysis found whole-fruit consumption is linked to lower HbA1c and fasting glucose in people with type 2 diabetes, and a BMJ analysis showed higher intake of several whole fruits is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes; fruit juice is linked with higher risk. Health guidelines from ADA and Mayo Clinic favor whole fruit (fresh, frozen, or canned without added sugars) and pairing fruit with protein or fat to blunt blood sugar spikes.

via AOL.com|

#diabetes #fiber #fruit

health4 days ago•6 min saved

Finnish Study Links Coffee to Leaner Bodies and More Muscle

A Finnish study of about 2,200 middle-aged adults found that heavier coffee drinkers tended to have less overall and abdominal fat and more skeletal muscle mass, with possible metabolic and hormonal differences, but the results are cross-sectional and show correlation rather than causation. The findings add to evidence that coffee is linked to various health benefits, including a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and better heart and liver health, though moderation is key and the impact may be confounded by other healthy habits and how coffee is prepared.

via The Times of India|

#body-fat #coffee #diabetes

health11 days ago•2 min saved

Diabetes Diet: Simple Sugars Allowed in Moderation Within Balanced Meals

Sugars and starches are both carbohydrates; refined starches can raise blood sugar as quickly as sugar, while fiber, protein, and fat slow absorption. People with diabetes don’t need to avoid all starches or simple sugars, but should consume them in modest portions as part of a balanced mixed meal. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can help track individual responses to foods; discuss CGMs with a doctor.

via Times Colonist|

#blood-sugar #carbohydrates #diabetes

health11 days ago•6 min saved

Three Midlife Health Habits Linked to 13 Extra Dementia-Free Years

In a long-term study of 12,409 adults (average age ~56), those with no history of high blood pressure, diabetes, or smoking lived about 30.1 years dementia-free, compared with ~17.5 years for those with all three risk factors—roughly 13 fewer dementia-free years. The findings varied by sex and race (women and White participants fared better). The study shows association, not causation, but suggests midlife prevention of vascular risks may delay dementia and help preserve brain health, alongside other healthy habits; risk factors were only measured once.

via SciTechDaily|

#dementia #diabetes #health

health12 days ago•59 min saved

Small Habits, Big Brain Benefit: 12 Extra Dementia-Free Years

A Prevention article highlights a Neurology study of about 12,000 participants followed for ~26 years, showing that midlife diabetes, high blood pressure, and smoking collectively increase dementia risk and shorten dementia-free years. Those with none of these risk factors gained roughly 12.6 extra dementia-free years, while having all three raised risk substantially. Experts emphasize that reducing these vascular risks through regular exercise, restorative sleep, social connections, a fiber-rich diet, and not smoking can help lower dementia risk, though the study is observational and cannot prove causation.

via AOL.com|

#brain-health #dementia #diabetes

health13 days ago•8 min saved

Grip Strength as a Lifespan Predictor: Why Simple Home Workouts May Boost Longevity

Grip strength may be a stronger predictor of lifespan than many blood tests, with a 1.5–2 hours-per-week mix of strength training linked to about a 13% lower mortality risk and even larger reductions for heart and neurological disease. The article argues that muscle mass and strength, built through accessible at-home exercises (like sit-to-stand, wall sits, and light dumbbell curls), help regulate blood sugar, secrete beneficial myokines, improve bone density, and reduce fall risk. It emphasizes that the best longevity strategy is a varied, sustainable exercise routine that combines cardio and strength, rather than focusing on a single exercise or “grip-strength only” training.

via BBC Science Focus Magazine|

#aging #diabetes #grip-strength

health13 days ago•6 min saved

Greener neighborhoods linked to lower diabetes risk, study suggests

A UK Biobank analysis of over 400,000 participants followed for about 15 years finds that greater access to green space—especially private gardens within 100 meters and four or more nearby parks—is associated with a modestly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while distance to parks mattered little; the study is observational and cannot establish causation, but it underscores potential public-health and urban-planning benefits of green spaces.

via ScienceAlert|

#diabetes #green-space #health

health14 days ago•44 min saved

Why Your Juice Could Be Aging You Faster After 50

Medical experts warn that fruit juice marketed as natural can pose greater health risks for adults over 50 due to high sugar content and age-related metabolic changes. Even though juice comes from fruit, it lacks the fiber of whole fruit and can raise the risks of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease as sugar is cleared more slowly. Doctors advocate hydrating with water and reserving juice as an occasional treat, while emphasizing the fiber-rich benefits of whole fruit.

via Yahoo|

#aging #diabetes #fruit-juice

health14 days ago•3 min saved

Healthy Midlife Vascular Health Could Delay Dementia by 13 Years

New long-term study of over 12,000 adults from the ARIC cohort links avoiding three midlife vascular risk factors—high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking—from ages 48 to 68 with a roughly 13-year extension of dementia-free life. Among participants, 3,008 developed dementia and 5,238 died without it; women and White participants showed more dementia-free years. The study, observational and based on one-time risk assessments, suggests vascular risk reduction could benefit brain health and help curb rising dementia cases as the population ages, though it cannot prove causation.

via KTVU|

#blood-pressure #dementia #diabetes

health16 days ago•9 min saved

Diabetes-alert dog Barkley uncovers cancer clues in Idaho

An Idaho teen with Type 1 diabetes relies on Barkley, a diabetes-alert dog trained to sniff for low and high blood sugar and alert with a ball reward. During training, Barkley unexpectedly began growling at people with cancer—first at a patient with skin cancer recurrence and later at another cancer patient (one case involved a pregnant woman)—suggesting the dog’s nose may detect cancer scents. While studies note dogs can be trained to identify cancer, more research is needed. Barkley’s alerts help Jaylin manage her condition and have made him a clinic favorite, giving the family peace of mind.

via Idaho Statesman|

#barkley #cancer-detection #diabetes