Type 2 Diabetes News

July 21, 2015July 27, 2015

Aerpio Therapeutics Announces Positive Data of TIME-2 trial of AKB-9778 in Diabetic Macular Edema

Aerpio Therapeutics, a clinical‐stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of vascular disorders with an emphasis on diseases of the eye, recently announced top-line ... Read more

July 20, 2015July 20, 2015

Study Reviews Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery for Obese Diabetic Patients

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In a recent study published in the journal Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, a team of Italian researchers reviewed the effectiveness of bariatric-metabolic surgery for obese diabetic patients. ... Read more

July 17, 2015July 17, 2015

Researchers Find That Ancestors’ Diets Determine Vulnerability To Type 2 Diabetes

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Our human constitutions are to a substantial degree, determined by genetics we inherit from our antecedents and the dietary habits of and foods available to one’s forbears have substantial influence ... Read more

July 9, 2015August 20, 2015

Inherited Genetic Defect That Causes Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Discovered

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A study led by researchers at the Imperial College London in the United Kingdom recently reported the finding of a new inherited genetic defect that causes type 2 diabetes and obesity ... Read more

July 7, 2015July 15, 2015

Weight Loss Surgery Better At Reducing Type 2 Diabetes Compared To Lifestyle Interventions Alone

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In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Surgery, a team of researchers discovered that obese patients with type 2 diabetes who underwent weight loss surgery along with two years of low-level lifestyle intervention ... Read more

July 2, 2015September 10, 2015

Weight Loss From Gastric Band Surgery Shown To Have An Anti-Diabetic Effect in Obese Patients

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In a recent study published in the journal Cirurgia Espanola, a team of researchers found that in individuals undergoing gastric band surgery, the weight loss attributed to the implantation of the ... Read more

June 25, 2015July 7, 2015

Smart Insulin Patch Could Replace Painful Insulin Injections For Persons With Diabetes

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The pain and tedium associated with daily insulin injections could soon be passé for the millions of Americans living with diabetes, thanks to a new “smart” insulin transdermal patch invented ... Read more

June 18, 2015June 18, 2015

Ligand Presents Encouraging Results From Type 2 Diabetes Trial Testing Experimental Therapy

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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently presented encouraging results from a study to evaluate LGD-6972, a novel glucagon receptor antagonist, as a treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus at the 75th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in ... Read more

June 11, 2015July 2, 2015

PhaseBio Presents Encouraging Data for Therapeutic Strategies against Type 2 Diabetes

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PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a company focused on the development of novel drugs for diabetes and cardiopulmonary disorders, recently announced promising Phase 1 results in terms of safety and tolerability of ... Read more

June 9, 2015July 8, 2015

Exercise Reduces Risk of Gestational Diabetes, According To Study

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Participating in exercise while pregnant helps women reduce their probability of developing gestational diabetes and helps control maternal weight. Those are the conclusions of a Spanish study that analyzed the participation in ... Read more