Posts by: Marta Silva

Marta Silva

Marta Silva is a Molecular and Cellular Biologist, with research experience in the field of organic chemistry. After completing her bachelors degree, Marta earned a Masters in Biotechnology and she was a member of the Portuguese research institute of nano and microtechnology, INESC-MN. Marta is also Diabetic Type 1.

April 12, 2016April 12, 2016

In Diabetes Patients, Abdominal Obesity a Strong Predictor for Left Ventricle Dysfunction

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A recent collaborative study between the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute and Johns Hopkins University suggested that type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients who have abdominal obesity, with a body ... Read more

March 18, 2016March 18, 2016

Diabetes Linked to 3x Higher Risk of a Staph Blood Infection in Study

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New research from Denmark finds that people with diabetes are at three times greater risk than non-diabetics of developing a potentially fatal blood infection caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The study, “Diabetes and risk ... Read more

March 7, 2016March 7, 2016

Type 1 Diabetes Patients Have Higher Risks of Some Cancers, Study Says

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People with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk of developing some types of cancer, according to a study which combined data from five countries: Australia, Denmark, Finland, Scotland, and ... Read more

February 18, 2016February 18, 2016

Diabetes Drug May Be Extended to Patients with Cardiovascular Disease

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Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly recently submitted a supplemental new drug application for Jardiance (empagliflozin), a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The submission ... Read more

February 5, 2016February 5, 2016

ADA Summer Camps Help Children Manage Life with Diabetes, Caregivers Affirm

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The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) summer camps have a positive impact on children’s self-confidence and diabetes management abilities, the ADA reported, based on a three-year association survey of the children’s caregivers before ... Read more

February 4, 2016February 4, 2016

Maternal Diabetes and Obesity Associated with a 2x Higher Risk of an Autistic Child

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Diabetes combined with obesity in pregnant women increases their risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to research from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The study, published in ... Read more

January 25, 2016February 9, 2016

Why Diabetics Have Higher Risk of Bone Fractures

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A research team at the University of Southampton in England, using high-resolution imaging technology, found new information on the reason patients with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis. The study ... Read more

January 20, 2016January 20, 2016

High Blood-Sugar Levels Seen to Affect How Blood Vessels Contract

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A new research study has demonstrated, for the first time, how high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) influence the heart and blood pressure. According to the study, higher glycemia levels affect ... Read more

January 19, 2016February 9, 2016

Sugar Cravings: Are You Familiar With Them, Too?

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You don’t need to be a diabetic to understand what a sugar craving is. How many times were you reading a book or watching a movie when a sudden desire for ... Read more

January 18, 2016January 18, 2016

Endocrinology Field Attracting Fewer Doctors in US

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With the number of diabetics increasing in the United States, a growing disparity in the gender of endocrinology trainees may be of concern given the bias and challenges faced by female physicians in the ... Read more