# T2 Research **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-2-mody/t2-mody-research/63.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the T2 Research category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-t2-research-category/156)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2017, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-t2-research-category/156 "2017-03-22T21:04:01Z")
Research about T2 Diabetes and MODY. --- ## [Approved Survey — Blood Glucose Management and Diets Type](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/approved-survey-blood-glucose-management-and-diets-type/15745)
**Author:** [@lonelworld](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lonelworld)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/approved-survey-blood-glucose-management-and-diets-type/15745 "2026-01-12T21:37:56Z")
Hello, My name is Angele; I’m a high school student conducting an ethics-approved science fair project on how individuals with type 2 diabetes experience antioxidants in their diet and/or the different ways they maintai… --- ## [Hidden in Plain Bite: The Additive Cocktails Quietly Fueling Diabetes (T2) Risk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hidden-in-plain-bite-the-additive-cocktails-quietly-fueling-diabetes-t2-risk/15229)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hidden-in-plain-bite-the-additive-cocktails-quietly-fueling-diabetes-t2-risk/15229 "2025-12-02T07:04:31Z")
I’ve long thought that some thing in our foods is triggering a metabolic response to conserve energy in preparation for famine. This would be an evolutionary survival strategy that allowed a portion of the population to … --- ## [Sugar is not the villain for diabetes according to \* Dr Pal (Who dat?)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-is-not-the-villain-for-diabetes-according-to-dr-pal-who-dat/15580)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-is-not-the-villain-for-diabetes-according-to-dr-pal-who-dat/15580 "2025-12-01T17:01:41Z")
This showed up on my GOOGLE feed. This morning. I am not going to condemn this Dr Pal to the quack dust bin as what he said may not be what was reported. It is absolutely true that sugars are not the cause of Type 2 DM… --- ## [Monitoring devices recommendations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/monitoring-devices-recommendations/14953)
**Author:** [@tomaitistomas029](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/tomaitistomas029)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/monitoring-devices-recommendations/14953 "2024-10-24T15:59:11Z")
I couldn’t find the right thread so I created a new one. Has anyone tried any kind of feet monitoring device? I’m currently interested in one that monitors the temperature of the feet, helping to detect early signs of in… --- ## [All about Insulin and insulin resistance at an advanced level](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/all-about-insulin-and-insulin-resistance-at-an-advanced-level/13339)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/all-about-insulin-and-insulin-resistance-at-an-advanced-level/13339 "2024-03-04T16:04:50Z")
A friend of mine was listening to this podcast and thought I might be interested. As many of you regulars know, I’m not much of a techie, but I thought some of you might appreciate this so I’m attaching it so that you k… --- ## [Some Info on Dexcom 7 accuracy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-info-on-dexcom-7-accuracy/14202)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-info-on-dexcom-7-accuracy/14202 "2023-10-26T03:42:30Z")
I had an offer from Dexcom to get a free G7 receiver. But it would have required switching from G6 to G7. So I called Dexcom tech support and asked about the problem many users talk about: spiky readings which give fals… --- ## [A quick note on CGM comparisons: MARD not that great a measure even though best we have](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-quick-note-on-cgm-comparisons-mard-not-that-great-a-measure-even-though-best-we-have/13634)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-quick-note-on-cgm-comparisons-mard-not-that-great-a-measure-even-though-best-we-have/13634 "2023-03-02T04:03:52Z")
In terms of formal comparisons between CGMs, MARD is the only numerical measure we have. But often people will note things along the line of “well that is great in the laboratory, but unfortunately I do not live in a lab… --- ## [Type 2 diabetes: Insulin production more of a problem than insulin resistance?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-diabetes-insulin-production-more-of-a-problem-than-insulin-resistance/5527)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-diabetes-insulin-production-more-of-a-problem-than-insulin-resistance/5527 "2022-12-25T21:35:51Z")
I was quite surprised by several quotes I found in the article by Ginger Vieira on intestinal mucous membrane resurfacing. I am reposting the link here: “Contrary to common perception of type 2 diabetes, they’ve foun… --- ## [Non-invasive BG strip developed in Australia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-strip-developed-in-australia/11593)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-strip-developed-in-australia/11593 "2022-04-27T02:03:12Z")
Could be nice. Would have been nicer before more reliable CGMs though. --- ## [Once-a-week Ozempic, GLP-1 receptor agonist, now EU/US approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/once-a-week-ozempic-glp-1-receptor-agonist-now-eu-us-approved/3486)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/once-a-week-ozempic-glp-1-receptor-agonist-now-eu-us-approved/3486 "2018-03-12T11:34:02Z")
Ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist, similar to Trulicity, that requires one injection per week. It was recently approved by the EU, after having passed the FDA hurdles in December: we all missed that:-) Because it was approved a… --- ## [Diabetic neuropathy treatment seems to do well](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-neuropathy-treatment-seems-to-do-well/11430)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-neuropathy-treatment-seems-to-do-well/11430 "2021-06-13T16:11:01Z")
SEems like this was mostly for T2s but it’s nice to know there are new options out there. Not only did it seem to reduce symptoms and pain, but it also seemed to improve neurologic functioning, which is promising: --- ## [Interesting study on low-carb diets, insulin, and fat storage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-on-low-carb-diets-insulin-and-fat-storage/11345)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-on-low-carb-diets-insulin-and-fat-storage/11345 "2021-05-06T22:00:18Z")
The takeaways seem to be: The hypothesis that Carbs lead to high insulin levels lead to body fat doesn’t seem to be true. Low-carb diet does lead to lower circulating insulin levels, but not lower calorie consumpti… --- ## [Intestinal bacteria may protect against Type 2 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intestinal-bacteria-may-protect-against-type-2-diabetes/884)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intestinal-bacteria-may-protect-against-type-2-diabetes/884 "2020-05-10T17:39:56Z")
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170411090159.htm In this study in Finland, a higher proportion of people with impaired glucose tolerance who do not develop T2 diabetes carry a higher amount of indolepropio… --- ## [Here's what blood sugar looks like in glucose normal people](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heres-what-blood-sugar-looks-like-in-glucose-normal-people/4570)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heres-what-blood-sugar-looks-like-in-glucose-normal-people/4570 "2020-04-29T16:04:50Z")
A study was just published in PLOS ONE showing that even healthy people have pretty high blood sugar spikes some of the time, with some spending 15 percent of their time over 140 mg/DL and 2 percent of their day over 20… --- ## [A new take on Type 2 from a correlational study:](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-take-on-type-2-from-a-correlational-study/2906)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-take-on-type-2-from-a-correlational-study/2906 "2019-12-08T07:58:18Z")
Interesting article but do take note of the last paragraph: “However, they note that the causality may lie in either direction. It may be that people experiencing the early symptoms of an impaired glucose metabolism —… --- ## [Breakthrough: possible semi-permanent "cure" for Type 2 diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakthrough-possible-semi-permanent-cure-for-type-2-diabetes/5295)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakthrough-possible-semi-permanent-cure-for-type-2-diabetes/5295 "2018-11-17T11:56:49Z")
I am not sure how to call it. It is a small study (50 patients), and it is only looking at a 1-year horizon, but, for 90% of the patients, over that duration it seems close to a cure, since it removes the need for insul… --- ## [Alzheimer's may be caused by herpes virus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alzheimers-may-be-caused-by-herpes-virus/5292)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alzheimers-may-be-caused-by-herpes-virus/5292 "2018-10-24T15:41:55Z")
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have been linked to Alzheimer’s/ senile dementia. This fascinating study, for the first time, shows a possible causal link between HSV1 (herpes) virus and Alzheimer’s: antiherpetic med… --- ## [Study: Time In Range and Glucose Variability correlate with diabetic retinopathy for T2Ds independently of A1c](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-time-in-range-and-glucose-variability-correlate-with-diabetic-retinopathy-for-t2ds-independently-of-a1c/5270)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-time-in-range-and-glucose-variability-correlate-with-diabetic-retinopathy-for-t2ds-independently-of-a1c/5270 "2018-10-24T02:57:24Z")
This interesting study out of China studies a population of Type 2 People with Diabetes PWDs), 24% of which have diabetic retinopathy: The interesting conclusion appears to be (the whole article is unfortunately not a… --- ## [More Praises for Tresiba & T2s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-praises-for-tresiba-t2s/4279)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-praises-for-tresiba-t2s/4279 "2018-06-24T05:27:41Z")
Just presented at the 2018 Ada conference, empirical evidence the Tresiba has greater efficacy and fewer Hypo events over Toujo with T2s. Insulin Degludec Injection Improves A1C, Hypoglycemic Episodes in CONFIRM --- ## [Tight Glycemic control may not be best for Type 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tight-glycemic-control-may-not-be-best-for-type-2/4019)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tight-glycemic-control-may-not-be-best-for-type-2/4019 "2018-05-12T04:31:32Z")
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/701636 The risk for nonfatal myocardial infarction might be lowered by about 16% by intensive glycemic control, based on reported findings from all trials, at the expense of doubled … --- ## [Study: wearable heart monitor can detect diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-wearable-heart-monitor-can-detect-diabetes/3454)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-wearable-heart-monitor-can-detect-diabetes/3454 "2018-02-08T05:54:23Z")
Cardiogram is a company that applies deep learning (AI) to medicine. Their latest study appears to show that a simple wearable heart rate monitor (like the one in the Apple watch) can be used by an AI to detect preexisti… --- ## [Drug to Eliminate Insulin Resistance in T2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drug-to-eliminate-insulin-resistance-in-t2/392)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drug-to-eliminate-insulin-resistance-in-t2/392 "2018-02-07T01:54:43Z")
Here is some information on a newly developed drug, currently being successfully tested in mice, that is purported to lower and even eliminate insulin sensitivity in T2 diabetics. It inhibits the enzyme LMPTP, which lim… --- ## [Glucose-responsive patch improves Type-2 diabetes insulin response in mice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-responsive-patch-improves-type-2-diabetes-insulin-response-in-mice/3056)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-responsive-patch-improves-type-2-diabetes-insulin-response-in-mice/3056 "2018-01-02T17:44:42Z")
This November 2017 study, in mice, shows improved insulin response for T2 diabetes when using a patch that responds to glucose levels and injects an insulin-stimulating substance: This is an interesting study, in my e… --- ## [Remission of T2 upon weight loss](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remission-of-t2-upon-weight-loss/2775)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remission-of-t2-upon-weight-loss/2775 "2017-12-05T23:16:25Z")
This link is only to the abstract page . http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(17)33102-1/fulltext?elsca1=tlpr --- ## [Study: twice-daily aspirin may work better for Type 2 Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-twice-daily-aspirin-may-work-better-for-type-2-diabetes/2253)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-twice-daily-aspirin-may-work-better-for-type-2-diabetes/2253 "2017-10-04T03:47:58Z")
This very preliminary study may indicate that T2 PWDs would benefit from twice-daily aspirin: “Given that platelets in people with diabetes are characterized by increased aggregation and increased turnover rates, our… --- ## [FDA rejects Intarcia implanted-pump for Type 2 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-rejects-intarcia-implanted-pump-for-type-2-diabetes/2198)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-rejects-intarcia-implanted-pump-for-type-2-diabetes/2198 "2017-09-30T14:00:22Z")
This Boston start-up (Intarcia) is extremely well-funded ($600M), and has an unusual approach to Type 2 diabetes treatment: It has come out with a subcutaneous implanted pump, which pumps a GLP1 drug for 12 months at a t… --- ## [Study: salt intake increases incidence of T2D and LADA, yet?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-salt-intake-increases-incidence-of-t2d-and-lada-yet/2050)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-salt-intake-increases-incidence-of-t2d-and-lada-yet/2050 "2017-09-19T19:41:43Z")
This interesting study from Karolinska Institute, a diabetes center of very good reputation, concludes that there is an association between high salt intake and the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes and of LADA. At the same … --- ## [Study: Type 2 diabetics improve A1c with CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-type-2-diabetics-improve-a1c-with-cgm/1687)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-type-2-diabetics-improve-a1c-with-cgm/1687 "2017-08-25T19:57:40Z")
This interesting study shows a modest but significant improvement in A1c for Type 2 diabetics on MDI using a CGM: http://annals.org/aim/article/2649297/continuous-glucose-monitoring-versus-usual-care-patients-type-2-dia… --- ## [Skin graft therapy and insulin production](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/skin-graft-therapy-and-insulin-production/1531)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/skin-graft-therapy-and-insulin-production/1531 "2017-08-24T02:18:02Z")
This interesting research in mice at U Chicago Medical center uses CRISPR to express, in skin grafts, a glucagon-like peptide, GLP1, which stimulates insulin production: Far from human application but interesting: if … [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-2-mody/t2-mody-research/63.md?page=1)