Category: Diabetes
Gut Bacteria (Bacteroides vulgatus) Metabolites Boost GLP-1 in Mice, Offering Insight Into Microbiome-Based Alternatives to Ozempic
Key Takeaways Metabolites from the gut bacterium Bacteroides vulgatus were found to boost GLP-1 secretion in mice, mimicking effects seen with drugs like Ozempic. The study suggests a link …
Diabetes: A Complete Guide to Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Future Therapies
What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a group of chronic conditions that cause blood glucose (blood sugar) levels to become too high. Glucose is an important source of energy, …
A Doctor Explains: Why Metformin Causes Diarrhea and How to Manage It
Key Takeaways Diarrhea is the most frequently reported side effect of metformin and a key reason for discontinuation. It results from metformin’s effects on intestinal motility, fluid balance, bile …
Waking Up at Night Could Be a Sign of Fatty Liver Disease—And Stress May Be Involved, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: MASLD patients wake more frequently and stay awake longer at night Poor sleep may signal or worsen liver dysfunction More research is needed on sleep-focused MASLD treatment …Dapagliflozin(Forxiga) Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Controls Albuminuria in Heart Failure Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Drug treatment has traditionally been the mainstay of management for a wide range of diseases, from the mildest headache to the most metastasized cancer. Diabetes management is no different. …Caloric Restriction and Aging: 12% Fewer Calories Boost Longevity Markers Without Sacrificing Muscle Strength, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: A 12% calorie cut (vs. 25% goal) improved aging biomarkers, proving even modest restriction benefits health. Participants lost muscle mass but not strength—suggesting enhanced “muscle-specific force” (more …
Beyond Blood Sugar: What Else May Link Obesity to Pancreatic Cancer?
Key Takeaways A 2026 UK Biobank analysis of more than 462,000 adults found that glucose and HbA1c statistically mediated about 12% to 20% of the association between measures of …