In a nutshell This study looked at whether myoinositol and α-lactalbumin can benefit women with diabetes during pregnancy. It found that these supplements may reduce insulin resistance and pre-term birth in these women. Some background Gestational diabetes (GD) occurs when a pregnant woman’s body becomes resistant to the hormone...
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In a nutshell This review looked at the effect of a fiber-rich diet on the microbiome for patients with diabetes. It found that high-fiber diets led to more healthy bacteria in the gut, and may improve glucose control. Some background The microbiome consists of bacteria and other microorganisms which live on the skin and in the gut. A healthy gut...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The aim of this study was to examine if diabetes in a woman increases the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their child. The main finding of the study was that there was in an increased risk of ADHD in a child when the mother had diabetes that required medication. Some background There are three main types...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effect of maternal diabetes on diabetes in children. Some background Obesity in children can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, other factors are also thought to increase this risk. Children with T2D generally have a parent with diabetes. The effect of maternal diabetes is greater...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether blood glucose levels remain in the recommended range in women with gestational diabetes on a high complex carbohydrate and low fat diet. Some background Diets for women diagnosed with gestational diabetes generally involve reducing carbohydrate intake to 30-40% of total calorie intake. However, this can...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether treating mild gestational diabetes is associated with improved pregnancy outcomes. Some background Gestational diabetes is glucose (sugar) intolerance that occurs during pregnancy. This leads to hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels). Mild gestational diabetes is defined as women who have only one...
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In a nutshell The study investigated the outcome of patients treated with alternative type 2 diabetes mellitus therapies based on gender. Some background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a disease that results in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) due to a lack of insulin (protein that controls blood sugar levels) or due to insulin resistance...
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In a nutshell This study analyzed the effectiveness of a walking program on glycemic control (control of blood sugar) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Some background Treatment guidelines for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (a condition in which patients either do not make or are not sensitive to insulin, the hormone responsible for...
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In a nutshell The authors evaluated the prevalence of insulin-related hypoglycemia requiring emergency department visits, and the associated risk factors. Some background Insulin is a cornerstone of type 1 diabetes treatment and is increasingly introduced early in the treatment course for patients with type 2 diabetes. However, it remains one...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to formulate a clinical practice guideline for the management of the pregnant woman with diabetes. Some background Women with diabetes have an increased risk of problems during pregnancy. Those with gestational, type 1 or type 2 diabetes should learn how to take care of themselves and their baby before,...
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In a nutshell This study analyzed the relationship between morning pulse pressure, as monitored at home, and increased albuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Some background Kidney damage is a major risk for diabetic patients. Albuminuria (presence of albumin in urine) is indicative of kidney damage. Albumin is a protein made by the...
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In a nutshell This article is a review on the use of insulin analogue drugs in pregnancy. The review covers the latest findings published recently in different medical journals. Some background Diabetes is the most common medical condition in pregnancy. Diabetes during pregnancy can lead to miscarriages, born abnormalities in the baby, and an...
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