Conor Seery

1 week ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

An immune response against the COVID-19 virus can potentially be triggered by viral “molecular mimics” that resemble the body’s own proteins, new evidence has revealed. Researchers from the University of Utah Health have detected a set of COVID-derived molecular mimics that are likely to be involved in causing autoimmunity. Prior studies have found that COVID-19 is associated with a greater risk of autoimmune disorders, such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

1 week ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

Regularly having ice baths can alter human cells, latest evidence has shown. A new study from the University of Ottawa has found that cold plunges can improve cellular resilience against stress. As part of the trial, the team of researchers examined the impact of repeated cold water exposure on autophagic (the cells’ recycling system, which promotes cellular health) and apoptotic (the programmed cell death that gets rid of damaged cells) responses in young men.

2 weeks ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

Healthcare professionals should consider all emerging therapy options when treating type 2 diabetes, researchers have said. This comes after experts at the University of Virginia Health System have revealed that almost 40% of people with type 2 diabetes stop taking their medication within the first year of diagnosis. Researchers are now urging healthcare professionals to consider alternative treatment options that could be easier for people with type 2 diabetes to stick with long-term.

2 weeks ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

Babies with mothers who had maternal gestational diabetes are more likely to experience health benefits from breast milk compared to formula milk, a new study has shown. A University of Oklahoma research team led by David Fields has identified a positive effect of breast milk on the children of mothers with gestational diabetes.

2 weeks ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

Smartwatches offer “great promise” for encouraging people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes to maintain a good exercise regime, a recent study has highlighted. International researchers have found that individuals with type 2 diabetes are more likely to stick to an exercise routine if they use wearable mobile health technology.