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May 11, 2026
Two studies reported mitochondrial mechanisms linked to diabetic wound repair, including targeted mitochondrial transplantation and the circular RNA circMTRNR2. The findings showed improved healing in experimental models and identified potential targets for chronic wound treatment.
Apr 21, 2026
Evidence on ketogenic diets remains limited for psychiatric disorders and diabetes, while a systematic review in overweight and obese women with PCOS found significant short-term improvements. Experts said more controlled, long-term studies are needed.
Apr 19, 2026
Studies on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy found pretreatment biomarkers strongly predicted checkpoint inhibitor-associated autoimmune diabetes, while hyperglycemia during treatment was common and did not worsen disease progression.
Mar 29, 2026
Wearable technologies are transforming clinical trials and healthcare with continuous monitoring capabilities, though clinical validation remains limited. While ECG features provide useful data for cardiac monitoring, many wearable metrics lack clinical accuracy and can cause patient anxiety. The technology shows promise for activity tracking and specific medical applications but requires cautious interpretation.
Mar 26, 2026
New research reveals metformin regulates blood sugar through brain pathways involving the Rap1 protein in the hypothalamus. The study shows suppressing Rap1 in the brain prevents metformin from lowering blood sugar in diabetic mice. These findings could lead to new diabetes treatments targeting this brain pathway.
Mar 16, 2026
Recent studies reveal metformin's varied effects: it may extend lifespan in older women with diabetes by 30 percent, but failed to improve long COVID symptoms when given after infection developed.
Mar 09, 2026
Sequel Med Tech and Senseonics announced full U.S. availability of the twiist Automated Insulin Delivery System integrated with the Eversense 365 CGM, the world's only one-year continuous glucose monitor, for people with type 1 diabetes.
Feb 26, 2026
New analysis suggests leptin hormone could normalize blood sugar in type 1 diabetes by acting on the brain, potentially offering an alternative to daily insulin injections based on research dating back to 2011.
Feb 26, 2026
Recent research shows younger heart disease patients face unique parenting challenges, middle-aged healthy eating protects against cognitive decline, and timing evening meals three hours before bed improves cardiovascular markers.
Feb 20, 2026
Researchers discovered that red blood cells act as "glucose sponges" in low-oxygen conditions, dramatically lowering blood sugar levels. A new drug called HypoxyStat completely reversed high blood sugar in diabetic mice, working better than existing medications.
Feb 13, 2026
Natco Pharma has received approval from India's CDSCO to manufacture and market generic semaglutide injection, with a March 2026 launch planned. The approval comes amid patent litigation and intense competition in India's rapidly expanding diabetes and obesity drug market.
