More articles about: Diabetes

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Diabetes linked to functional and structural brain changes through MRI

A Michigan Medicine study finds Diabetes linked to functional and structural brain changes through MRI.
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How Does Barbie Wear Those Heels All Day? The Answer: Plastic Feet

A social media trend inspired by the new film can cause pain and injuries if done for too long.
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The Barbie feet challenge isn’t worth your Ken-ergy

A social media trend inspired by Barbie can cause pain and injuries if done for too long, says a foot expert at Michigan Medicine.
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How a high-fat diet may alter the gut microbiome and lead to peripheral nerve damage

But Michigan Medicine-led research suggests that the gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria that live in our guts, may serve as this link between a high-fat diet and metabolic and nerve health.
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Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population

: Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population a study suggests.
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Bariatric surgery may reverse diabetes complications for people with obesity

Recent research from the University of Michigan Health suggests that bariatric surgery may reverse diabetes complications for people with obesity. Learn more about this groundbreaking study and its potential implications for diabetes treatment.
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The new insulin price cap: What you need to know

Diabetes care is becoming more affordable for millions of Americans, as insulin manufacturer Eli Lilly caps insulin prices at $35 and other pharmaceutical companies follow suit. A U-M endocrinologist weighs in.
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Four U-M science teams picked for STAT Madness tournament

Four research teams, all led by researchers from Michigan Medicine, have been picked for the STAT Madness tournament based on papers published in 2022 on a wide range of topics, from COVID-19 to gut microbes to depression risk.
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Research with a purpose

Alyssa Dreffs, originally a patient, is now a researcher with personal motivation behind her work.
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Blood-based metabolic signature outperforms standard method for predicting diet, disease risk

The study found that machine learning techniques improved diet prediction by 10-20%.
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Sierra’s Michigan Answer: Researching bold breakthroughs for diabetes

Imagine two patients. Both the same age and height. The same gender and race. Both have a similar medical history. Two people, almost identical in every way. So, why does one of them, seemingly at random, develop diabetes?
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Dr. Vydiswaran’s Michigan Answer: Better outcomes through big data

Nearly all of us engage with some form of social media every day. But what if the true power of social media wasn’t found in a like, tweet or follow? For an emerging field of research taking place at Michigan Medicine, it’s the data inside social media that may have the power to give patients bigger answers and better outcomes.
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Finding Your Place in The Medical Field

An endocrinologist specializing in thyroid cancer and creator of the Hemoglobin A1c test for diabetes reflects on his career, offering advice for aspiring researchers.
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Thrive With Your Family: Supporting Kids With Chronic Diseases During COVID-19

Children with chronic conditions may need extra support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our expert panel offers advice and tips for parents navigate these challenges.