Blood Sugar Regulation Impacts Disease Severity in Those with T2D
Razi Berry A study reported in the journal Cell Metabolism on April 30 adds to the evidence that people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at greater risk of a poor outcome should they become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. But there is some encouraging news: people with T2D whose blood sugar is well controlled […]
Oversecretion of Glucagon in Type 2 Diabetes
Razi Berry Patients with type 2 diabetes secrete not only too little insulin but also too much glucagon, which contributes to poor blood glucose control. A new study from Uppsala University suggests that this is because the glucagon-secreting α-cells have become resistant to insulin. Have glucagon secreting a-cells become insulin resistant? In healthy individuals, insulin […]
Two-Day Calorie Restriction Diet for Type 2 Diabetes
Razi Berry A recent study looked at whether a two-day a week calorie restriction diet is comparable to daily calorie restriction and glycemic controlled diet in type 2 diabetes patients.1 It was found to be comparable. Why is this important? Weight loss and glycemic control Typically, weight loss and glycemic control are two foundational elements […]