February News Roundup
Each month, we round up diabetes-related news and insights from trusted sources to provide you with ideas, tips, education and more to help you live your best life.
Here’s the latest!
New Study Identifies Signature in Blood to Better Predict Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Mass General Brigham
Researchers from Mass General Brigham and Albert Einstein College of Medicine identified metabolites associated with risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future…they also developed a metabolomic signature that predicts future risk of type 2 diabetes beyond traditional risk factors . Read more.
Umbilical Cord Blood Markers May Predict Future Type-1 Diabetes
News Medical Life Sciences
One day, there could be a new test to screen for type 1 diabetes, now that scientists have found markers in the blood of the umbilical cords of children who were later diagnosed with the disease. Read more.
18 Diabetes-Friendly Breakfasts That Aren’t Oats
Making a healthy, diabetes-friendly breakfast doesn’t have to mean eating oats every morning. Try our High-Protein Morning Glory Muffins or our Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Parfait for a
healthy and delicious breakfast that you can count on. Read more.
Can Vitamin D Supplements Improve Your Blood Sugar If You Have Prediabetes?
Health
More than one in three Americans is prediabetic, meaning that roughly 96 million people have higher-than-normal blood sugar levels that raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke if left unmanaged. While vitamin D supplements may offer a slight benefit for blood sugar control, taking them isn’t the most effective way to significantly improve glucose levels. Read more.
A 2026 Guide to Diabetes Prevention For Seniors
AOL
In 2026, nearly one in three seniors over age 65 lives with diabetes, and millions more are navigating the waiting room of prediabetes. While you might feel betrayed by your body, here’s the good news: doctors are moving away from the days of obsessing over each decimal point on a blood test. Read more.
