Two gentlemen in the laboratory: Professor Al-Hasani in a jacket standing behind Doctor Turewicz, who is sitting in front of a screen in a lab coat.

DZD News,

New Findings on Insulin Action: Potential for Type 2 Diabetes Therapies Discovered

Researchers at the German Diabetes Center (DDZ), Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) have for the first time studied the temporal course of insulin action on protein kinases in human muscle…

DZD Press releases,

New Insights into Insulin Action: Dynamic Signaling Network Offers Therapeutic Approaches for Type 2 Diabetes

Düsseldorf

Researchers from the German Diabetes Center (DDZ) and the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have studied the temporal pattern of insulin action on protein kinases in human muscle cells in detail for the first time. Their findings…

On a black background, an area of magenta-colored dots with clusters of green dots.

DZD News,

Intermittent Fasting in Adolescents Could Impair the Metabolism

Age plays an important role in long-term intermittent fasting. Researchers from Helmholtz Munich, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) have discovered…

In a canteen, blurred in the background, a woman holds a blood glucose meter into the camera next to her bare upper arm with sensor.

DZD News,

A Future Without Needles: Optical Glucose Monitoring for Diabetes

In an article in ‘Nature Metabolism’, Andreas L. Birkenfeld and Vasilis Ntziachristos discuss advances in non-invasive glucose monitoring for people with diabetes. Optical measurements through the skin are difficult because they often only show…

Boy in undershirt with sensor on upper arm looks at a smartphone in the hand of an adult in a white coat. The measured values from his CGM system are displayed on the smartphone.

DZD News,

Comparison of Hybrid Closed Loop and Open Loop Systems in Type 1 Diabetes

In comparison with open-loop systems, hybrid closed-loop systems improve blood sugar control in people with type 1 diabetes, lower the HbA1c level, and increase the percentage of time in the target glucose range. This is shown by a cohort study with…

DZD Press releases,

Type 1 Diabetes: Hybrid Closed-Loop and Open-Loop Systems Compared

Aachen / Ulm

People with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels. With open-loop therapies*, insulin administration is manually controlled, while hybrid closed-loop systems* automatically…

Guideline of the German Medical Association for Quality Assurance of Laboratory Medical Examinations (Rili-BÄK) - Table B1.1 (page 11) - Determination of glucose and potassium in vitro

Letter to Dr. med. Klaus Reinhardt and the Board of the German Medical Association: Please do not resume glucose determinations in serum. The current DDG practice recommendations clearly state that glucose measurements for diabetes diagnostics should…

DZG Lunchtime Career Talk: Funding your own research group

Gray box with a large screen showing an image with vertical bands of varying brightness. Two hands in green gloves drag the image to the current size.

DZD News,

Regulator of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism Discovered

Physical activity is not only important for fitness, but also for health. This is confirmed by a new study conducted under the direction of Prof. Dr. Maximilian Kleinert at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE). His team…

DZD Press releases,

PanK4 Identified as a Regulator of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism

Potsdam-Rehbrücke

Physical activity is not only important for fitness, but also for health. This is confirmed by a new study conducted under the direction of Prof. Dr. Maximilian Kleinert at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke…

Excerpt from a graphic from The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

DZD News,

Proposal to Revise the Obesity Diagnosis

The international Commission on Clinical Obesity is proposing a major revision of the diagnosis of obesity. The new approach goes beyond body mass index (BMI) and includes additional measurements of body fat as well as objective symptoms at the…

DZD Press releases,

International Commission Proposes Major Revision of Obesity Diagnosis

Dresden

The international Commission on Clinical Obesity is proposing a major revision of the diagnosis of obesity. The new approach goes beyond body mass index (BMI) and includes additional measurements of body fat as well as objective symptoms at…

Graphic with the heading Prediabetes. Below this are two crossed test tubes, from which an arrow labeled Remission points to the left and an arrow labeled Type 2 Diabetes points to the right

DZD News,

Prediabetes Study: Biomarkers as the Key to Predicting the Development of the Disease

People with prediabetes often develop diabetes, but many of them manage to reverse to normoglycemia. What determines these distinct outcomes? Can we identify biomarkers to predict the different trajectories of prediabetes? To address the questions…

DZD Press releases,

Identification of Novel Marker Candidates Associated with the Progression of Prediabetes to Diabetes or Its Remission to Normoglycemia

Dresden

People with prediabetes often develop diabetes, but many of them manage to reverse to normoglycemia. What determines these distinct outcomes? Can we identify biomarkers to predict the different trajectories of prediabetes? To address the…

Transparent torsos in which the internal organs are visible and colored differently from image to image. Below, explanations of the clusters of prediabetes subtypes in colored fields.

DZD News,

Precision Prevention for People at Increased Risk of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common complications of type 2 diabetes. People with prediabetes may already be at increased risk of these complications. DZD board member Andreas Birkenfeld, together with diabetes specialists Paul Franks…

DZD News,

Heterogeneity of Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease

About 70 percent of obese people have metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). However, MASLD is also found in lean people. Paradoxically, some effective pharmacological approaches to improve liver health in people with MASLD…

EP PerMed logo: Intertwined circular path with a green, blue and yellow section next to EP PerMed, European Partnership for Personalized Medicine

DZD News,

New Project to Improve the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is expected to be the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe by 2040. In order to improve the diagnosis and treatment of this type of cancer, a new international research project led by…

Newly Funded “EP Permed” Project Targets Pancreatic Cancer Diversity for Better Diagnosis and Treatment

Dresden

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is expected to become the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe by 2040. Unlike other types of cancer, survival rates for pancreatic cancer have barely improved over the past 50 years,…

5 stick figures in different colors, two of them with skirts. Above them 4 gray clouds, below which is written: Diabetes subtypes influence depression symptoms.

DZD News,

Diabetes Subtypes Have Different Risks for Depression Symptoms and Reduced Well-being

Diabetes subtypes also differ in terms of depression symptoms, health-related quality of life, well-being and the perception of diabetes-related stress. This is indicated by studies conducted by DZD researchers. The results were published in 'The…

Diabetes Subtypes Differ in Terms of Well-being, Depression Symptoms and Their Health-related Quality of Life

Düsseldorf

The motto of this year's World Diabetes Day on November 14 is “Diabetes and Well-being.” Researchers at the German Diabetes Center (DDZ) have conducted studies on the well-being and quality of life of people with diabetes and published…

Graphic of red drinking bottle, green ice cream scoop in cone and gray piece of cake.

DZD News,

Could the Food Additive Carrageenan Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?

The food additive carrageenan (E 407) can be responsible for the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals. DZD researchers have now investigated the effects of carrageenan on the human…

The Food Additive Carrageenan Could Disrupt the Intestinal Barrier

Düsseldorf / Tübingen

The food additive carrageenan (E 407) can be responsible for the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals. DZD researchers have now investigated the effects of…

Bright yellow-red mass in blue surroundings.

DZD News,

New Approach for Diabetes Therapies: Inceptor Regulates Insulin Homeostasis

In 2021, a research team led by Prof. Heiko Lickert from Helmholtz Munich discovered the insulin-inhibitory receptor "Inceptor" and its role as a suppressor of the insulin signaling pathway. Now, the researchers have unlocked another, even more…

Roll-up on beta cell research and flyer and brochurs on a table in front

DZD News,

Active In Informing During Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of diabetes and supporting people with diabetes. With numerous events, symposia and information stands, the researchers of the DZD and the diabinfo.de team provided…

Anette Ziegler in a white lab coat at her desk. Two children are sitting in front of her with their backs to the camera.

DZD News,

Anette Ziegler in the Podcast: Recognizing Type 1 Diabetes Earlier and Even Stopping It

DZD scientist Prof. Dr. Anette-Gabriele Ziegler reports on current research approaches to detect type 1 diabetes early or even prevent it in the Diabetes Anchor Podcast.

Inceptor Regulates Insulin Homeostasis: A New Approach for Diabetes Therapies

Neuherberg

In 2021, a research team led by Prof. Heiko Lickert from Helmholtz Munich discovered the insulin-inhibitory receptor "Inceptor" and its role as a suppressor of the insulin signaling pathway. Now, the researchers have unlocked another, even…

Visitors at the diabinfo.de booth

DZD News,

diabinfo.de and at the Diabetes Autumn Conference: Target Group-Oriented Prevention, Therapy and Education

At the Diabetes Autumn Conference of the DDG (November 22 and 23) in Hanover, the diabetes information portal diabinfo.de will have a stand with practical tips on preventing and managing diabetes. Current research results from the German Center for…

DDG Autumn Meeting

[Translate to Englisch:] Pencil drawing of a woman with short curly hair holding up a stick and saying: “Walking around with a long-term blood glucose meter and testing everyone would be right up my alley!”

DZD News,

Strategy and Communication in the Focus of the Advisory Board Meeting

The most recent meeting of the Citizen and Patient Advisory Board of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) focused on strategy and communication. A great deal of progress has been made since the last meeting, which also takes into account the…

Milestones of modern Diabetology

Night shot of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. It is illuminated in blue to mark World Diabetes Day.

DZD News,

Activities and Events for World Diabetes Day

Around World Diabetes Day on November 14, numerous events will once again draw attention to the metabolic disease. The DZD and the national diabetes information portal diabinfo.de are also taking part. For example, diabinfo.de will be presenting its…

Screenshot from the Prevention section of diabinfo.de with a link to the chapter What can I do, taking health into my own hands. In the background 2 tomatoes, broad beans and a bulb of garlic.

DZD News,

diabinfo.de at BZgA Town Hall for Health Authorities

To mark World Diabetes Day on November 14, the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) is hosting a town hall meeting on the topic of “Preventing diabetes”. The national diabetes information portal diabinfo.de will also be presented at this online…

Colorful word cloud around the word obesity.

DZD News,

Updated S3 Guideline on the “Prevention and Treatment of Obesity”

The updated version of the S3 guideline on “Prevention and treatment of obesity” has been published. The new guideline takes greater account of the fact that obesity is a chronic disease that requires long-term, often lifelong treatment.

Panel Discussion at the Urania: Is Sugar Addictive?

Extract of the drawing on the title page with 2 hands in green turning a blue ball at the top left, the green tail of which is moving downwards to the right towards a person in a white coat who is stretching out his hands to the front.

DZD News,

DZG Magazine SYNERGIE: Focus on Intelligent Medicine

Analyzing large amounts of data makes it possible to diagnose, treat or even prevent common diseases more precisely. The current issue of SYNERGIE describes the research approaches being pursued by the German Centers for Health Research (DZG).

Aerial view of the DDZ tower

DZD News,

German Diabetes Center (DDZ) in Düsseldorf celebrates its 60th anniversary

The DZD partner German Diabetes Center in Düsseldorf is celebrating its 60th birthday with a ceremony on 29th October.

On a black background, a three-dimensional representation of two yellow beta cells surrounded by red capillaries on the left and a beige cilium in the center.

DZD News,

Beta Cells: New Insights into the Structure, Interactions and Neuronal Networking of Primary Cilia

Dysfunctions of the tiny cell processes (primary cilia*) of the pancreatic beta cells could be a cause of type 2 diabetes. Little is known about the structure and function of these cilia. An international research team led by DZD researchers from the…

Group picture of the 5 symposium speakers standing in front of a presentation slide. The two men on the outsides.

DZD News,

DIfE Celebrates 30 Years of the EPIC Potsdam Study

On October 21, 2024, a celebratory symposium to mark the 30th anniversary of the EPIC Potsdam Study took place at the German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE). Also known as the Brandenburg Nutrition and Cancer Study, the prospective cohort study…

Beta Cells: New Insights into the Structure, Interactions and Neuronal Networking of Primary Cilia

Desden

Dysfunctions of the tiny cell processes (primary cilia*) of the pancreatic beta cells could be a cause of type 2 diabetes. Little is known about the structure and function of these cilia. An international research team led by DZD researchers…

DIfE Celebrates 30 Years of the EPIC Potsdam Study

Potsdam-Rehbrücke

On October 21, 2024, a celebratory symposium to mark the 30th anniversary of the EPIC Potsdam Study took place at the German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE). Also known as the Brandenburg Nutrition and Cancer Study, the…

DZD Workshop

Helmholtz Munich at Bergson: The Weight Loss Syringe – The End to Obesity and Diabetes?

diabinfo in Dialog 2024: Diabetes, Heart Health and the Psyche

Knut Mai, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt, leans against a railing in a building with glass facades, his upper body visible up to his hips.

DZD News,

Prof. Knut Mai Takes Over the Clinic for Endocrinology and Metabolic Medicine

Prof. Knut Mai, who is project partner at the DZD, acceded to the professorship for internal medicine with a focus on endocrinology and diabetology at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin on October 1. This position is associated with the…

Excerpt from the program, Olga Ramich's head in the lab.

DZD News,

DZD Researcher Olga Ramich at Doc Fischer on Metabolism and Sleep

Prof. Dr. Olga Ramich from the DZD partner German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE) explained the connections between metabolism and sleep in the SWR television program DocFischer on the topic “Nutrition in the evening: Which foods are best for…

Word cloud with various terms that belong to the topic.

DZD Publications,

Weight Loss Due to Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: Effects on Muscle Health

Muscle Mass and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1Receptor Agonists: Adaptive or Maladaptive Response to Weight Loss?

Circulation 2024

Word cloud with various terms that belong to the topic.

DZD News,

Effect of Treatment with Receptor Agonists on Muscle Mass

Through treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and combination therapies, e.g. semaglutide or tirzepatide, persons with type 2 diabetes or obesity can significantly reduce their weight. But how does this significant…

Annual Meeting of the German Obesity Association

Helmholtz Health Summit

Portrait of Professor Michael Roden.

DZD News,

Prof. Dr. Michael Roden Receives Silver Medal of Honor of the City of Vienna

DZD speaker Prof. Dr. Michael Roden was awarded the Silver Medal of Honor for his many years of special service to the state of Vienna. With this award, the City of Vienna honors people who have made special contributions to the country through their…

Four children pipette colorful liquids with an adult woman.

DZD News,

Helmholtz Munich Opened Its Doors for "The Mouse"

Every year on October 3rd, the German broadcaster WDR organizes the event "Doors Open with The Mouse." This year, 770 companies and research institutions across Germany participated, welcoming children and parents under the theme "Working Together."…

[Translate to Englisch:] Zuhörende in einem Saal von hinten, eine vortragende Person steht vor ihnen.

DZD News,

diabinfo in Dialog 2024: Diabetes, Heart Health and the Psyche

Many people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes struggle with concomitant cardiovascular diseases and their mental well-being is also often affected. How do high blood sugar levels affect the cardiovascular system? And how can people with diabetes and…

Digital Forum „diabinfo im Dialog“ 2024: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease - Don't Ignore the Mind

Neuherberg

On October 21, the national diabetes information portal diabinfo.de invites you to the virtual event “diabinfo in dialog”. Many people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes struggle with concomitant cardiovascular diseases and their mental…

Professor Ziegler, in the middle between two gentlemen, shows the medal.

DZD News,

DZD Scientist Anette-Gabriele Ziegler Receives Rachmiel Levine Medal

Prof. Anette-Gabriele Ziegler, Director of the Institute of Diabetes Research at DZD partner Helmholtz Munich, was awarded the Rachmiel Levine Medal 2024 by City of Hope. This award recognizes her outstanding contributions to the understanding and…

[Translate to Englisch:] Detail of an unclothed upper arm with a CGM sensor to which a measuring device is held. A supermarket vegetable shelf in the background.

DZD News,

Study Shows no Negative Effects of Religious Dry Fasting on Blood Sugar Levels in People Without Diabetes

A team of researchers led by Prof. Dr. Olga Ramich from the DZD partner German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE) and the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has investigated the effects of religious dry fasting and…

DDEA Postdoc Summit 2024

GAIN24 Digital Workshop: Network as a Career Factor

How interdisciplinary and cross-institutional research networks promote careers in science is the focus of the GAIN24 digital workshop on September 19. Experts from the German Centers for Health Research will be among those presenting career paths.

DZD News,

Key Protein for Improved Glucose Transport in Adipose Tissue Identified

Researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE), the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), ETH Zurich and the University of Cambridge have studied the role of the protein PICALM in white adipose tissue. They…

Novel Regulator of Glucose Transport in Adipose Tissue Discovered

Potsdam-Rehbrücke

The role of the adapter protein PICALM in the development of Alzheimer's disease is well documented. Researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE), the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD),…

DZG Lunchtime Career Talk: Bridging Science and Strategy (Science Management)

Advanced training: Innovations in Internal Medicine

Flow chart of the research task.

DZD News,

Development of novel hPS reporter cell lines for the improvement of diabetes stem cell therapies

Human pluripotent stem (hPS) cells can differentiate into any cell type in the human body, including pancreatic islet cells. The current methods used to differentiate hPS cells into mature, insulin-producing beta cells are not efficient or consistent…

Development of Novel hPS Reporter Cell Lines for the Improvement of Diabetes Stem Cell Therapies

Dresden

Human pluripotent stem (hPS) cells can differentiate into any cell type in the human body, including pancreatic islet cells. The current methods used to differentiate hPS cells into mature, insulin-producing beta cells are not efficient or…

Michael Laxy in a white shirt and blue jacket in front of a window with sunlight streaming in through the blinds. View down to his midsection.

DZD News,

ERC-Starting-Grant and Appointment to the Leopoldina for Michael Laxy

The European Research Council is funding DZD scientist Prof. Dr. Michael Laxy and his EcIMPACT project with an ERC Starting Grant of 1.5 million euros over the next five years. Laxy was also appointed to the Leopoldina's obesity working group.

Joint statement by the German Society of Endocrinology (DGE), the German Diabetes Association (DDG) and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) on the draft bill to amend the Animal Welfare Experimental Animal Ordinance

The executive boards of the German Society of Endocrinology (DGE), the German Diabetes Association (DDG) and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) comment on the draft amendment to the Animal Welfare Experimental Animal Ordinance as part of…

12th DZD Diabetes Research School

New Podcast Episode: Prediabetes Remission and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes

In the latest episode of O-Ton Diabetologie, DZD Director Prof Dr Andreas Birkenfeld talks about the important steps to prevent the development of prediabetes into type 2 diabetes and how prediabetes remission can be achieved.

DZD Publications,

Diabetes Risk: Fat Alone Does Not Cause Changes in the Hypothalamus

Acute elevated dietary fat alone is not sufficient to decrease AgRP projections in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus in mice.

Scientific Reports 2024

DDEA Summer School

DZD Publications,

Subjective Perception of Blood Glucose Control is Decisive for Psychological Complaints

Perceived glucose levels matter more than CGM-based data in predicting diabetes distress in type 1 or type 2 diabetes: a precision mental health approach using n-of-1 analyses.

Diabetologia 2024

Diabetes Summer Tour 2024

A rack with sample tubes in gloved hands

DZD News,

Molecular Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers at the DZD have gained new insights into the molecular adaptations in skeletal muscle after bariatric surgery in obese patients with and without type 2 diabetes. They have published their findings in the journal “Diabetes & Metabolism.”…

New Molecular Insights into the Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Potsdam-Rehbrücke

Researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE) and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) have gained new insights into the molecular adaptations in skeletal muscle after bariatric surgery in…

DZD News,

New Position Paper on the Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes

A new position paper published by experts from the Fr1daPlex initiative, the Bavarian Association of Pediatricians (BVKJ) and PaedNetz Bayern e.V. underlines the importance of islet autoantibody screening for the early detection of type 1 diabetes in…

Thomas Romes in a blue jacekt and white shirt at the lectern next to a roll-up with the DZG logo at the top.

DZD News,

2nd DZG Munich Day: Working Together to Move More Quickly from Bench to Bedside

More than 170 researchers and clinicians from the eight German Centers for Health Research (DZGs) and invited guests from the world of politics shared insights on current DZG research projects at the 2nd DZG Munich Day in Munich on July 12, 2024.…

Portrait of Mister Bilal Sheikh

DZD News,

Humboldt Foundation Award for DZD Scientist Sheikh

Dr. Bilal Sheikh, group leader of the Young Investigator’s group “Vascular Epigenetics” at the Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research of the DZD partner Helmholtz Munich, has been selected as a Henriette-Herz Scout by the Alexander…

Outstretched finger with 4 drops of blood on it.

DZD News,

One Drop of Blood for Many Diagnoses

Using infrared light and machine learning, researchers from the attoworld team have developed a method to investigate the health status of a population. Scientists from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, the Max Plack Institute of Quantum Optics…

DZG Science and Career Day at the DIfE

Summer School of Epidemiology

60th Annual Meeting of the EASD

DZD News,

Prediabetes Remission for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

Current medical guidelines recommend that people in a preliminary stage of type 2 diabetes lose at least 7 percent of their body weight in order to prevent manifest diabetes. In an article in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology,” DZD experts Prof. Andreas…

Symposium Paul Martini Foundation: RNA-based therapies

Prediabetes Remission for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

Tübingen

Current medical guidelines recommend that people in a preliminary stage of type 2 diabetes lose at least 7 percent of their body weight in order to prevent manifest diabetes. In an article in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology,” diabetes experts…

11th Helmholtz Diabetes Conference

Aerial view of the DIfE building complex

DZD News,

Renovation of the DIfE Main Building for over 19 Million Euros

On July 9, 2024, the Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg (MWFK) promised the DZD partner German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE) funding for construction work on the existing building. The MWFK…

[Translate to Englisch:] Prof. Tschöp am Rednerpult der Leopoldina.

DZD News,

Leopoldina Lecture on the “weight loss injection” by DZD Scientist Matthias Tschöp

The physician Matthias Tschöp is one of the leading international scientists in the field of diabetes and obesity. He is responsible for a number of discoveries, most notably the new obesity drugs. Developing an effective therapy for obesity has been…

DZD News,

Blood Fat Profiles Confirm Health Benefits of Replacing Butter with High-Quality Plant Oils

Switching from a diet high in saturated animal fats to one rich in plant-based unsaturated fats affects the fat composition in the blood, which in turn influences long-term disease risk. A recent study published in 'Nature Medicine', conducted by a…

Blood Fat Profiles Confirm Health Benefits of Replacing Butter with High-Quality Plant Oils

Potsdam-Rehbrücke

Switching from a diet high in saturated animal fats to one rich in plant-based unsaturated fats affects the fat composition in the blood, which in turn influences long-term disease risk. A recent study published in 'Nature…

2nd DZG Munich Day

Graphic with two people running and fruit and vegetables

DZD News,

Metabolically Healthy Obesity: Fat Distribution Key to Assessing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Obese but metabolically healthy people have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death compared to metabolically unhealthy people with obesity. Unexpectedly, their risk is only slightly higher compared to lean, metabolically…

Metabolically Healthy Obesity: Fat Distribution Key to Assessing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Potsdam-Rehbrücke / Tübingen

Obese but metabolically healthy people have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death compared to metabolically unhealthy people with obesity. Unexpectedly, their risk is only slightly higher compared…

DZD News,

Weight Loss Influences Risky Decisions in Obesity

People who are severely overweight (obese) not only exhibit altered risk behavior, but also changes in their metabolism and psyche. It was previously assumed that severely obese people are more impulsive and show an increased willingness to take a…

DZD News,

Influence of Body Size with Increased BMI on the Risk of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases

If the body mass index (BMI) is the only factor used as a basis for tall people, the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease might be underestimated. Studies by the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) indicate that the fat level and…

DZD Publications,

Influence of Body Size with Increased BMI on the Risk of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases

Impact of higher BMI on cardiometabolic risk: does height matter?

Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2024

DZD News,

DZG Munich Day: Together Against Widespread Diseases

Research for health and the prevention and better treatment of widespread diseases are the goals of the German Centers for Health Research (DZG). At the DZG Munich Day on July 12, 2024, the eight DZGs will provide an overview of scientific highlights…

DZG Munich Day: Together Against Widespread Diseases

Neuherberg

Research for health and the prevention and better treatment of widespread diseases are the goals of the German Centers for Health Research (DZG). At the DZG Munich Day on July 12, 2024, the eight DZGs will provide an overview of scientific…

DZD News,

Researchers Identify Key Cells for Blood Sugar Control Using Optogenetics

How does our body control blood sugar so precisely? An international team led by DZD scientist Prof. Nikolay Ninov at the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD), part of Dresden University of Technology, brought us a step closer to the…

Researchers Identify Key Cells for Blood Sugar Control Using Optogenetics

Dresden

How does our body control blood sugar so precisely? An international team led by Prof. Nikolay Ninov at the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD), part of Dresden University of Technology, brought us a step closer to the answer.…

Portrait of Olga Ramich

DZD News,

Heisenberg Professorship for DIfE Researcher Olga Ramich

On July 1, 2024, PD Dr. Olga Ramich was appointed professor jointly by the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE). This is a professorship which is supported over five years by the…

Heisenberg Professorship for DIfE Researcher Olga Ramich

Potsdam-Rehbrücke

On July 1, 2024, PD Dr. Olga Ramich was appointed professor jointly by the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE). This is a professorship which is supported over…

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