Comparison of Intranasal and Injectable Glucagon Administration Among Pediatric Population Responders.

Ease of use and acceptability of nasal versus injectable glucagon (IG) among pediatric responders have been little investigated. This study compared the performance of administering nasal and IG in parents of youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and in school workers. Enablers and barriers associated with each glucagon and preferred glucagon administration learning modality were also evaluated.

Prebiotics in the management of components of the metabolic syndrome.

Components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS), including abdominal obesity, low-grade chronic systemic inflammation, altered glucose metabolism, dyslipidemia and high blood pressure, are major threats to healthy aging in modern societies. The connection between MetS components and gut microflora is now acknowledged and multiple therapeutic strategies have been proposed to change the composition of the gut microbiota in order to promote optimal metabolic health. Prebiotics have the ability to favour growth of beneficial bacteria, especially short-chain fatty-acids (SCFA) producers.

Relationship between lactation duration and insulin and glucose response among women with prior gestational diabetes.

Background: Few studies have investigated whether favorable effects of lactation persist after weaning and protect women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) against later development of insulin resistance and insulin secretion defects.

Objective: To investigate the impact of lactation duration on insulin and glucose response among women with prior GDM.

Design/methods: The study group comprised 144 women with a history of GDM between 2003 and 2010.