🔬 New research sheds light on gestational #diabetes mellitus (GDM)! A study in #China found a significant link between the genetic variant rs9283638 and GDM risk. This breakthrough could lead to better prediction and management of GDM. #DiabetesResearch nature.com/articles/s4159…

🚨 The sudden rise of Type 2 diabetes in children is alarming. This El País article explores the causes and urgent steps needed to address this growing health crisis. #Type2Diabetes #ChildHealth #PublicHealth Read more: english.elpais.com/health/2024-08…

Efficacy and safety of once-weekly #semaglutide 2·4 mg versus placebo in people with #obesity and #prediabetes (STEP 10): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre phase 3 trial thelancet.com/journals/landi… #prediabetes

Join us for our next GCDTR seminar "Cardiometabolic Risk and Resource Connection in Maternal Health" featuring Dr. Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN, Assistant Professor, Emory Nursing and Director, Farmworker Family Health Program. 📅 August 19 |12PM EST 💻 Register: tinyurl.com/Erin-Ferranti

Congratulations to EGDRC's Joyce Ho on being named a member of the inaugural U.S. FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee! Your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare #technology. We’re proud of your incredible achievement! 🌟 #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation

Read Roy Taylor on: Understanding the cause of type 2 #diabetes thelancet.com/journals/landi… #T2D #overnutrition

Rising demand for drugs like #Ozempic and #Wegovy is leading to stricter insurance coverage, leaving many behind. EGDRC’s Dr. Mohammed K Ali said the problem has been getting worse at his clinic when asked by The Washington Post. 🔗 Read more: washingtonpost.com/health/2024/08…

New research: People with #Diabetes in South Asia face a 2x faster #kidney function decline than global averages, per our #CARRS Trial. Factors like #diabetic retinopathy & CVD are key drivers. 🌏 🔗 Read here: doi.org/10.1136/bmjdrc…

Join us in-person or online for our first GCDTR seminar series of the semester with a talk featuring Swathi Sekar, MPH, Doctoral Candidate, Behavioral, Social & Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health. tinyurl.com/SwathiSekar 📅: September 9 ⏰: 12 PM EST

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Causes, prevention, and management of #diabetes-related #foot #ulcers thelancet.com/journals/landi… #T1D #T2D

🌍 Quality of chronic care for cardiovascular disease is suboptimal worldwide. The C-QIP trial co-authored by EGDRC alongside Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), AIIMS, New Delhi, Centre for Chronic Disease Control and global researchers tests a multicomponent strategy to improve care. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

🧠Understanding unique movement patterns is key to health & sports. A new Emory study reveals that #gait signatures remain individual-specific across speeds, with 3D kinematics achieving 99.8% accuracy in classification. doi.org/10.1038/s41598… #MachineLearning #HealthInnovation

🚀 Emory researchers have developed and validated #Dietaryindex, a new R package for calculating multiple dietary pattern indexes with 100% accuracy! From HEI-2020 to the Planetary Health Diet Index, this tool is a game-changer for nutrition research. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39182618/

A new study co-authored by GCDTR researchers shows that postmeal glucose excursions are smaller with inhaled technosphere insulin (TI) compared to rapid-acting analog (RAA) insulin in adults with type 1 diabetes. diabetesjournals.org/care/article/4… #InsulinTherapy

🧠 New analysis from the EGDRC-MDRF INDEPENDENT trial examines self-stigma in #diabetes and #mentalhealth care in India. Can integrated care help reduce stigma and improve outcomes for patients with depression and diabetes? doi.org/10.1371/journa…

🚨 Diabetes disparities vary by state, race, and ethnicity. A recent study led by Dr. Ashby Walker of @ufphhp UF Diabetes Institute compares cohorts from CA & FL to uncover how these factors impact health outcomes. drc.bmj.com/content/12/4/e…

📢 EGDRC's Mohammed K Ali, Dr.V.Mohan, and Alka Kanaya highlighted the alarming heart disease rates among South Asians in a recent nature article. Genetics play a role, but diet, exercise, and socio-economic factors also matter. Read more: nature.com/articles/d4158…

💫 Thank you to everyone who joined the Wearable Innovations for Health Equity Workshop! We explored wearable tech’s role in bridging data gaps, supporting age equity, and advancing minority health. Special thanks to our speakers & partner institutions!

In 1994, CDC declared diabetes an epidemic. Today, 500M+ cases persist globally. EGDRC leads innovative research, startup incubators, & global collaborations. Learn more about our recent efforts in the Fall Issue of Emory Public Health Magazine: publichealthmagazine.emory.edu/issues/2024/fa…