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·February 23, 2017·3 min read

Fructose is Generated in the Human Brain

Researchers report the brain is able to convert glucose into fructose.

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·January 31, 2017·4 min read

Glucose Deprivation in the Brain Sets Stage for Alzheimer’s

Researchers discover a decline in glucose levels in the brain that occurs during the early stages of MCI.

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·January 12, 2017·5 min read

Schizophrenia Could Directly Increase Diabetes Risk

A new study reports people with schizophrenia may be at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·December 19, 2016·4 min read

New Biomarker Predicts Alzheimer’s and Link to Diabetes

Autotaxin predicts type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline, a new study reports.

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·October 25, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in Humans

A new study reports sleep loss can lead to alterations in gut bacteria that have previously been linked to diabetes and obesity in humans.

Featured Genetics

·August 10, 2016·4 min read

‘Aggressive Drunk’ Gene May Protect Carriers From Obesity and Associated Risks

A new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance.

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·June 21, 2016·4 min read

New Link Found Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s

Researchers report a drug used to treat diabetes may be successful at treating Alzheimer's disease also.

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·June 17, 2016·5 min read

Mothers With Diabetes More Likely to Have Anti-Fetal Brain Autoantibodies

A new study reports women with diabetes were 3 times more likely to have anti-fetal autoantibodies, especially those whose children's autism fell on the severe end of the spectrum.

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Featured Neurology

·June 14, 2016·2 min read

Gray Matter Changes in Teens With Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers report teens with type 2 diabetes have significant changes in total gray matter volume in the brain.

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Featured Neurology

·June 11, 2016·6 min read

Eye Study Underscores the Long Lasting Benefits of Controlling Diabetes

According to researchers, type 2 diabetes patients who intensively controlled their blood sugar levels during the ACCORD eye study cut their risk of diabetic retinopathy by up-to half in a long term follow up study.