Researchers from the University of Michigan, Harvard University and Duke University argue that many ultraprocessed foods—including packaged snacks, sugary beverages, ready-to-eat meals and many fast foods—aren't simply junk food or bad nutritional choices. They're industrially engineered products designed to keep you coming back—using strategies once used to sell cigarettes.
#food #science #nutrition #health #obesity #diabetes #marketing #PublicHealth https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-ultraprocessed-foods-addictionlike-patterns-tobacco.html
Ultraprocessed foods show addictionlike patterns comparable to tobacco, researchers say

That bag of chips you swore you'd only eat a handful of. The energy drink that somehow turns into three. The late-night fast-food run—whether it involves pizza, burgers or tacos—that feels impossible to resist. A new study suggests that it's not just about willpower.

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Without my GLP1, I'm trying to keep my diet as pristine as possible, even more so than before. #USHealthcare #Diabetes

OK, this is cool stuff. This morning, glusightapp pointed something out: I tend to run low more often between 4–6pm.

It’s obvious in hindsight, but seeing it clearly called out changed how I’m planning that part of my day.

That’s the whole point of the insights engine I built in: actionable information I can use right away.

The app: ‪apple.co/3GZIsm1‬

#diabetes #t2d #t1d #appParaDiabetes #iOS #healthtracking

#3GoodThings

Listening to my 70s playlist is making me very happy. Currently on 'Free Ride' by The Edgar Winter Group.  

Received some lovely texts from friends who are missing me! 🥹 🫶

Met with a dietician yesterday to talk about my Type 2 diabetes. I'm a snacker and she told me I could eat 3+ cups of popcorn if I wanted to. Placed a delivery order this morning ... there is so much popcorn in my house now 🙄 🍿

Like my shirt? 🦜

#music #friends #diabetes #parrot

UC Riverside: A gel for wounds that won’t heal. “As aging populations and rising diabetes rates drive an increase in chronic wounds, more patients face the risk of amputations. UC Riverside researchers have developed an oxygen-delivering gel capable of healing injuries that might otherwise progress to limb loss.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/19/uc-riverside-a-gel-for-wounds-that-wont-heal/
UC Riverside: A gel for wounds that won’t heal

UC Riverside: A gel for wounds that won’t heal. “As aging populations and rising diabetes rates drive an increase in chronic wounds, more patients face the risk of amputations. UC Riverside r…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose

🚨 We have a new preprint out!

In this paper we look at GLUT4 trafficking. This is a short explainer thread, but please read the paper!

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.02.16.706132v1

#CellBiology #Microscopy #Diabetes #Glucose #Insulin

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¿“EFECTO REBOTE” CON LOS NUEVOS FÁRMACOS PARA OBESIDAD Y DIABETES? (OZEMPIC, WEGOVY, MOUNJARO)

En los últimos años hemos visto cómo medicamentos como Ozempic, Wegovy o Mounjaro han ganado muchísima popularidad en España. La demanda ha crecido alrededor de un 40% anual en los últimos tres años, ...

Leer más 👉 https://diabetesforo.com/thread/15343 👈

#diabetes #diabetESP

[[NO-TRANS]]¿“Efecto rebote” con los nuevos fármacos para obesidad y diabetes? (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) - Diabetes Foro

[[NO-TRANS]]En los últimos años hemos visto cómo medicamentos como Ozempic, Wegovy o Mounjaro han ganado muchísima popularidad en España. La demanda ha crecido…

Die Leber ist entscheidend dafür, ob man gesund alt wird, sagt der Mediziner Ali Canbay. Hier erklärt er, was das Organ entlastet und was man unbedingt vermeiden sollte.#Gesundheit #Diagnose #GesundeErnährung #Übergewicht #Alkohol #Diabetes #Ernährung #Leben
(S+) Fettleber: »Wollen Sie mit 65 einen Herzinfarkt haben oder mit Ihren Enkeln spielen?«
Gesundheitsrisiko Fettleber: »Wollen Sie mit 65 einen Herzinfarkt haben oder mit Ihren Enkeln spielen?«

Die Leber ist entscheidend dafür, ob man gesund alt wird, sagt der Mediziner Ali Canbay. Hier erklärt er, was das Organ entlastet und was man unbedingt vermeiden sollte.

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Glu Sight has evolved a lot over the last few releases.

Highlights:
– Glucose trends over 7–90 days (avg, TIR, variability)
– Glucose-only mode if you don’t use insulin, the UI adapts
– Much better Apple Health sync (setup, background updates, gaps)
– Improved onboarding
– German localization 🇩🇪

Built by someone using it daily to manage diabetes.

The app: https://apple.co/3GZIsm1

#diabetes #t2d #t1d #iOS #appParaDiabetes

Córdoba celebra la 12ª edición del Diabetes Experience Day para visibilizar y formar sobre la diabetes

📰 Título original: Córdoba acoge el mayor evento para personas con diabetes en España

🤖 IA: No es clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: No es clickbait ✅

Ver resumen IA completo: https://killbait.com/es/cordoba-celebra-la-12a-edicion-del-diabetes-experience-day-para-visibilizar-y-formar-sobre-la-diabetes/?redirpost=4ca35612-40cc-4bc9-bf8a-158b88246dc7

#salud #diabetes #eventos

Córdoba celebra la 12ª edición del Diabetes Experience Day para visibilizar y formar sobre la diabetes

La ciudad de Córdoba se prepara para acoger la 12ª edición presencial del Diabetes Experience Day (DED) el 21 de febrero, consolidándose como el mayor evento formativo y de visibilidad sobre diabetes…

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