| Hypos, hypers and why do people have type 1 diabetes? |
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Researchers have made a discovery which could explain why people with type 1 diabetes develop the autoimmune disease.
These findings were made by the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where researchers found a new class of antigens could be a contributing factor to type 1 diabetes. The study team believe their findings could lead to a greater understanding of type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.
Elsewhere, a newly discovered genetic mutation could reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy, according to new research. Finnish researchers found that the presence of vitamin B1 within cells reduced the damage caused by high blood sugar levels, and mutation affects how much vitamin B1 is transferred to and from cells.
In other news, European regulators have approved the FreeStyle Libre system. for use in children. Abbott, which manufactures the device, is currently negotiating with the NHS for it to be provided for free to children with type 1 diabetes. It normally costs £96. Read more in the forum.
Last month, we re-launched the Hypo Program: for patients, parents, teachers and healthcare professionals. The teacher and healthcare professional editions have been certified by the CPD Certification Service.
The programs, which are free and take 30 seconds to sign up to, contain guidance on preventing and treating hypos, as well as understanding scenarios that can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
If you need a little help in managing your blood sugar levels, or you have a family member with type 1 diabetes, sign up now and improve your knowledge of hypoglycemia. |
| Low-carb diet reduces type 2 diabetes medication more than high-carb, low-fat diet |
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The low-carb diet received a further boost last week when a study found it can decrease diabetes medication levels by 40 per cent outperforming a high-carb, low-fat diet of the same calories.
The NHS currently advocates eating a high-carb, low-fat diet to manage type 2 diabetes, but the researchers believe their findings show that “traditional dietary approaches for managing type 2 diabetes could be outdated”.
Meanwhile, a Swedish study found that eating bread made up of barley kernals rather than white bread, has several benefits. These include lower blood glucose levels, and a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
In other news, people with sleep apnea were given reason for optimism as a new treatment intervention is being researched.
People with type 2 diabetes have a one in four chance of suffering from sleep apnea and Scottish researchers believe that the AMPK enzyme could hold the key to restoring normal breathing patterns.
Elsewhere, a newly discovered genetic mutation could reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy according to new research Finnish researchers found that the presence of vitamin B1 within cells reduced the damage caused by high blood glucose levels. |
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