# type 2 diabetes (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover type 2 diabetes. Page: Feed: --- ## [In ALS, Microglia Eat Living Neurons, Mistaking Them for Dead](https://lifespan.io/in-als-microglia-eat-living-neurons-mistaking-them-for-dead/) _2026-08-21 · Arkadi Mazin · Lifespan Research Institute_ A new study suggests that in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – and possibly other neurodegenerative diseases – the brain’s immune cells devour stressed but still living neurons due to altered signaling \[1\]. The living dead Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), \[…\] ## [How Old Fat Cells Trigger Inflammation and Raise Risks](https://lifespan.io/how-old-fat-cells-trigger-inflammation-and-raise-risks/) _2026-08-20 · Josh Conway · Lifespan Research Institute_ Using cohort studies and a mouse model, researchers have found that the circulating factor ANGPTL8, which is produced by senescent fat cells, is related to age-related diseases and mortality in mice and people. Too \[…\] ## [FDA’s GRAS Paradigm Shift: Is Mandatory Notification Lawful Implementation or Regulation by Fiat?](https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/fdas-gras-paradigm-shift-is-mandatory-notification-lawful-implementation-or-regulation-by-fiat/) _2026-08-19 · Sean Moloughney · Nutraceuticals World_ FDA’s proposed rule to eliminate the self-affirmed GRAS pathway faces many practical limitations. ## [Wearable non-invasive continuous glucose monitor leads innovation challenge](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/wearable-non-invasive-continuous-glucose-monitor-leads-innovation-challenge/) _2026-08-19 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ Xoma Labs has been named the Grand Innovation Challenge winner, following a nationwide search for innovative technologies to transform the lives of people living with diabetes. ## [GenBio Launches a “Virtual Cell” AI Model](https://lifespan.io/genbio-launches-a-virtual-cell-ai-model/) _2026-08-18 · Arkadi Mazin · Lifespan Research Institute_ This AI startup, which lists Nobel laureate David Baker among its co-founders, has announced a “world model” of a cell that can simulate both its natural \[…\] ## [500k Shane Warne Legacy Health Check milestone on the first day of international diabetes congress](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/500k-shane-warne-legacy-health-check-opens-idfwpr2026/) _2026-08-18 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ The Western-Pacific’s largest diabetes and metabolic health congress has opened with a Community Day in Melbourne, delivering the 500,000th Shane Warne Legacy health check to highlight the importance of cardiometabolic health screenings, and the urgent nature of the type 2 diabetes epidemic facing the region. ## [How Senescence Spreads Between Brain Cells](https://lifespan.io/how-senescence-spreads-between-brain-cells/) _2026-08-17 · Josh Conway · Lifespan Research Institute_ Researchers have gone into deep detail regarding how each of five senescent brain cell types expresses and receives factors that encourage other cells to become senescent. \[…\] ## [Diabetes Australia to deliver Insulin Pump Program supporting children and young people](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/diabetes-australia-to-deliver-insulin-pump-program-supporting-children-and-young-people/) _2026-08-17 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ Diabetes Australia has been appointed to deliver the Commonwealth-funded Insulin Pump Program (IPP). ## [A Million-Person Study Finds a Protective Metabolic Gene](https://lifespan.io/a-million-person-study-finds-a-protective-metabolic-gene/) _2026-08-14 · Arkadi Mazin · Lifespan Research Institute_ A massive human genetics study identified rare folliculin-interacting protein 1 (FNIP1) mutations associated with favorable metabolism and much lower cardiometabolic disease risk. Experiments in human liver cells and mice suggest a therapeutic route \[1\]. Longevity \[…\] ## [Beyond blood glucose: New national partnership to measure how Australians with diabetes are really doing](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/beyond-blood-glucose-new-national-partnership-to-measure-how-australians-with-diabetes-are-really-doing/) _2026-08-14 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ For the first time, the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index will be used to build the most complete picture yet of how diabetes affects Australian’s lives beyond clinical outcomes and health system costs, thanks to a partnership between Diabetes Australia, Deakin University, and the Australian Unity Support Foundation. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/USXRoQIp9XR6) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [A Drug Combination Fights Both Senescence and Cancer](https://lifespan.io/a-drug-combination-fights-both-senescence-and-cancer/) _2026-08-13 · Josh Conway · Lifespan Research Institute_ In Aging, the Conboys and their team have described how a combination treatment kills both senescent and cancer cells and lengthens the lives of old mice. Of senescence and cancer Just \[…\] ## [Forever Healthy Launches the Evipedia Browser Extension](https://lifespan.io/forever-healthy-launches-the-evipedia-browser-extension/) _2026-08-13 · Press release · Lifespan Research Institute_ Staying informed about health and longevity interventions can be tedious and time-consuming. Often it involves manually decoding a supplement label with numerous compounds, reading a blog post about some therapy, or an X-post that name-drops a peptide \[…\] ## [PMOS in spotlight for diabetes prevention](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/pmos-in-spotlight-for-diabetes-prevention/) _2026-08-13 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ A new partnership between Diabetes Australia and the Medibank Better Health Research Hub will support Monash University to develop a primary care model to better detect and prevent type 2 diabetes in women living with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). ## [The Thymus Hormone Thymulin Reduces Inflammaging in Mice](https://lifespan.io/the-thymus-hormone-thymulin-reduces-inflammaging-in-mice/) _2026-08-12 · Anna Drangowska-Way · Lifespan Research Institute_ A recent study identified the thymus hormone thymulin as a molecule with the potential to reduce inflammation in an age-dependent manner. Treating cancer-bearing mice with this molecule made other cancer treatments more effective \[1\]. The aging immune system Aging \[…\] ## [Why Affecting Aging in Complex Organisms Is So Hard](https://lifespan.io/why-affecting-aging-in-complex-organisms-is-so-hard/) _2026-08-11 · Arkadi Mazin · Lifespan Research Institute_ A new study proposes a theoretical framework that explains why the more complex an animal is, the harder it is to move the needle on its rate of aging \[1\]. A problem of great \[…\] ## [A New Target Against High Blood Pressure](https://lifespan.io/a-new-target-against-high-blood-pressure/) _2026-08-10 · Josh Conway · Lifespan Research Institute_ Researchers have discovered why the protein AGGF1 has significant effects on blood pressure and published their findings in Aging Cell. Blood pressure is a condition of its own The authors begin their paper by discussing \[…\] ## [Wei-Wu He: People Should Become the CEOs of Their Own Health](https://lifespan.io/wei-wu-he-people-should-become-the-ceos-of-their-own-health/) _2026-08-07 · Arkadi Mazin · Lifespan Research Institute_ Human Longevity Inc., a company founded in 2013 by a trio of visionaries – Craig Venter, Peter Diamandis, and Robert Hariri – \[…\] ## [Brett Fenton appointed Adjunct Clinical Fellow at UTS](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/brett-fenton-appointed-adjunct-clinical-fellow-at-uts/) _2026-08-07 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ Diabetes Australia warmly welcomes Chief Health Officer Brett Fenton's appointment as an Adjunct Clinical Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). ## [85% of participants took action as a result of their free Shane Warne Legacy Health Check](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/results-free-shane-warne-legacy-health-checks-revealed/) _2026-08-06 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ Latrobe Health Services, a not-for-profit member-owned health fund, has partnered with the Shane Warne Legacy since 2023 and is proud to be the Legacy's Founding Partner, supporting the delivery of free health checks to communities across Australia. ## [Expert comments on my first PhD paper](https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2026/08/expert-comments-on-my-first-phd-paper/) _2026-08-03 · Zoë · Zoë Harcombe_ Executive summary \* Inspired by last week's note, which reported expert comments on a recent paper about ultra-processed foods, this ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cdOaTCv5sUDU) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [The Diabetes Connection: Free community event coming to Orange](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/blog/the-diabetes-connection-event/) _2026-08-03 · Brooke Krumbeck · Diabetes Australia_ A free community event helping Central West communities learn more about diabetes, reduce their risk, and take positive steps towards better health. ## [Lauren Cusack’s superpower: Empowering lives with type 1 diabetes](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/blog/lauren-cusack-life-on-the-level/) _2026-08-02 · Brooke Krumbeck · Diabetes Australia_ Lauren Cusack shares her inspiring journey on Life on the Level podcast, turning her type 1 diabetes diagnosis from fear into a superpower. ## [Gangurrus gold for McSpadden in Glasgow games](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/gangurrus-gold-for-mcspadden-in-glasgow-games/) _2026-07-31 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ Aussies living with diabetes have again claimed medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games overnight (Australian time), with Blue Circle Collective Ambassador Lara McSpadden’s... ## [Herbal Supplements Blend Tradition with Scientific Rigor](https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/herbal-supplements-blend-tradition-with-scientific-rigor/) _2026-07-28 · Sean Moloughney · Nutraceuticals World_ Market growth remains strong as consumers seek evidence-backed botanicals, while industry focuses on quality, transparency, and innovation. ## [Blood Sugar Nutraceuticals: A Systems-Level Metabolic Overhaul](https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/blood-sugar-nutraceuticals-a-systems-level-metabolic-overhaul/) _2026-07-28 · Sean Moloughney · Nutraceuticals World_ The market is focused on delivering solutions that help people address a range of related issues, including stable glucose levels, satiety, gut health, lean mass, sleep, and metabolic resilience. ## [The Great Peptide Divide](https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/the-great-peptide-divide/) _2026-07-28 · Sean Moloughney · Nutraceuticals World_ Growing consumer interest has created new opportunities for dietary supplement innovation, but also confusion about what qualifies as a legal peptide product. ## [Flavors and Colors in Nutraceuticals: Complexity, Nuance, and Clean Label Alternatives](https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/flavors-and-colors-in-nutraceuticals-complexity-nuance-and-clean-label-alternatives/) _2026-07-28 · Sean Moloughney · Nutraceuticals World_ Formulators are rushing to scale up the supply of naturally derived colors, while flavors are trending toward layered, complex profiles and away from overpowering sweetness. ## [Trust Through Transparency: Why Clarity Around ‘Peptides’ Matters](https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/trust-through-transparency-why-clarity-around-peptides-matters/) _2026-07-28 · Sean Moloughney · Nutraceuticals World_ As the lines between medicine, wellness, and nutrition blur, companies must communicate clearly about what their products are, how they’re made, and the science that supports them. ## [Expert comments on UPFs vs meat](https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2026/07/expert-comments-on-upfs-vs-meat/) _2026-07-27 · Zoë · Zoë Harcombe_ Executive summary \* A Canadian study was published mid July 2026. It claimed that one in four heart disease deaths ## [Mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid with Dr Clare Craig](https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2026/07/mandatory-fortification-of-flour-with-folic-acid-with-dr-clare-craig/) _2026-07-20 · Zoë · Zoë Harcombe_ Introduction Folic acid fortification was mandated in the US on January 1st, 1998. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pPgpxJC3F5CJ) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Chemotherapy – the trials that have and haven’t been done](https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2026/07/chemotherapy-the-trials-that-have-and-havent-been-done/) _2026-07-13 · Zoë · Zoë Harcombe_ Executive summary \* This note was inspired by last week's review of a gamechanger drug (daraxonrasib) for pancreatic cancer. Daraxonrasib ## [Game changer pancreatic cancer drug](https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2026/07/game-changer-pancreatic-cancer-drug/) _2026-07-06 · Zoë · Zoë Harcombe_ Executive summary \* The results of a trial of a drug for pancreatic cancer (daraxonrasib) have just been published. The ## [Has the HPV vaccine reduced cervical cancer deaths to zero in young women?](https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2026/06/has-the-hpv-vaccine-reduced-cervical-cancer-deaths-to-zero-in-young-women/) _2026-06-29 · Zoë · Zoë Harcombe_ Executive summary \* An article published in The Lancet in June 2026 led to the headline “Young women now have ## [Building Stronger Supply Chains Through Global Reach and Personal Service](https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/building-stronger-supply-chains-through-global-reach-and-personal-service/) _2026-06-29 · Sean Moloughney · Nutraceuticals World_ Genevieve Bruns discusses Jebsen & Jessen Life Science's sourcing strategy and why relationships, integrity, and diversification are more important than ever in today's volatile ingredient market. ## [What the Science Says About Full-Spectrum Mushroom Ingredients](https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/what-the-science-says-about-full-spectrum-mushroom-ingredients/) _2026-06-25 · Sean Moloughney · Nutraceuticals World_ Full-spectrum powders and extracts are often positioned as competing options when in reality, they represent different approaches to achieving different outcomes. ## [AHPA Advocates for Comprehensive Hemp and Cannabis Reform](https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/ahpa-advocates-for-comprehensive-hemp-and-cannabis-reform/) _2026-06-23 · Sean Moloughney · Nutraceuticals World_ Graham Rigby discusses THC restrictions, FDA policy, and the evolving regulatory landscape. ## [Does LDL cause ASCVD? Part 2](https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2026/06/does-ldl-cause-ascvd-part-2/) _2026-06-22 · Zoë · Zoë Harcombe_ Executive summary \* This is the second of a two-part note reviewing the classic Ference et al "consensus statement on ## [Does LDL cause ASCVD? Part 1](https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2026/06/does-ldl-cause-ascvd-part-1/) _2026-06-15 · Zoë · Zoë Harcombe_ Executive summary \* This is the first of a two-part note reviewing the classic Ference et al consensus statement on ## [Obesity, weight loss, hormones & hunger with Dr Jason Fung](https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2026/06/obesity-weight-loss-hormones-hunger-with-dr-jason-fung/) _2026-06-08 · Zoë · Zoë Harcombe_ Introduction I recently read Dr Jason Fung’s latest book, The Hunger Code. I invited Jason to do a podcast to ## [Are avocados healthy?](https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2026/06/are-avocados-healthy/) _2026-06-01 · Zoë · Zoë Harcombe_ Executive summary \* This week’s note was inspired by a comment about the 'healthy fats' in avocados. \* It explains ## [A New Chapter in Women’s Health](https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/a-new-chapter-in-womens-health/) _2026-05-28 · Sean Moloughney · Nutraceuticals World_ Driven by shifting cultural conversations and greater consumer advocacy, the category is evolving toward life-stage-specific, evidence-based solutions.