Top in endocrinology: Diabetes management, cinnamon and blood glucose

A recent article published in the European Journal of Endocrinology reviewed opportunities for innovations in diabetes management amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.

Another top story was about a new study that showed high-dose cinnamon may help control blood glucose levels, slowing the progression of prediabetes.

Read these and more top stories in endocrinology below:

COVID-19 pandemic brings opportunities for innovations in diabetes management

The COVID-19 pandemic offers diabetes teams an opportunity to restructure service models and create innovative pathways for chronic disease management, with a greater reliance on mobile technology and virtual care. Read more.

High-dose cinnamon may help control prediabetes blood glucose levels

Taking a cinnamon supplement may help to manage blood glucose levels and slow progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Read more.

New genetic discoveries may hold clues to predict, prevent type 1 diabetes

The etiology of type 1 diabetes continues to be debated, although experts agree it is likely a mix of genetic and environmental causes. Today, more than 50 regions of the human genome are implicated in type 1 diabetes. Read more.

Machine learning analysis reveals less diverse microbiome in children with type 1 diabetes

Children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes have more abundant gram-negative bacteria in their gut microbiome associated with the onset of disease compared with healthy children, according to an analysis using machine learning algorithms. Read more.

Diabetes peer support matters — Here’s how to find it

In this article, Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with registered dietitian and diabetes care and education specialist Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, BC-ADM, FADCES, about diabetes peer support. Read more.