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New Surgical Procedure for Type 2 Diabetes Shows a 95% Remission

Posted: Sunday, August 29, 2010

A Brazilian surgeon has developed a new procedure usinging surgical intervention through "Ileal Transposition" (or small intestinal switch) that can effectively control Type 2 diabetes.

Brain Surgery Prevents Onset and Progression of Diabetes

Posted: Monday, August 23, 2010

Seven of 10 patients in trial who underwent microvascular decompression surgery experience significant improvement in glucose control.

Diabetes Linked to Improved Survival in Critically Ill Patients

Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2010

Consistent with prior reports, but still surprising, diabetes does not worsen hospital mortality in critically ill patients, researchers say. In fact, diabetes is often associated with improved survival.

A Few Extra Pounds Can Benefit Older People

Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2010

A little excess weight after age 70 could do the body some good, according to results of a study involving 9,000 older patients.

Andrew P. Mandell - Mr. Diabetes® to Sit On ProtoKinetix Advisory Board

Posted: Friday, January 15, 2010

Andrew P. Mandell - Mr. Diabetes®, Executive Director of Defeat Diabetes Foundation and diabetes advocate announced today that he will be sitting on the ProtoKinetix (PKTX) Advisory Board. ProtoKinetix, Inc. is a biotechnology company that has developed and patented a family of synthetic anti-aging glycoproteins (AAGP™) for medicine and the biotechnology and cosmetic industries.

ProtoKinetix’ AAGP™ Shows Promise as a Tool in Diabetes Treatment / Cure

Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Independent studies done by universities and corporations have illustrated a remarkable increase in the yield of viable stem cells after cryopreservation using AAGP™ in the freeze-thaw process. One future approach to increasing diabetics’ insulin production is related to an ability to convert their stem cells into islet cells for transplantation. The feasibility of this procedure is dependent upon the amount of functioning islet cells that can be derived from the patient’s stem cells. This is where AAGP™ can make a very beneficial contribution.

First Pancreas Removal and Islet Cell Transplantation Performed

Posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009

A 21-year old airman severely wounded in Afghanistan is recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, after several surgeries and an unprecedented transplant.

World Summit on Bariatric Surgery Defines New Guidelines

Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2009

Consensus statement recognizes the legitimacy of surgery as a dedicated treatment for Type 2 diabetes in carefully selected patients. Diabetes surgery summit consensus lays foundation for new field of medicine.

BARI 2D Study Favors Medication over Bypass Surgery for Diabetes Patients

Posted: Monday, November 30, 2009

Many patients with diabetes should forego angioplasties for heart disease and just take medicine instead, according to a new National Institutes of Health study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researcher Mark Hlatky, MD.

Newer, More Effective Laser Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema

Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009

A sub-threshold micropulse diode laser (MPDL) is as effective as a conventional green laser (CGL) for the photocoagulation of diabetes-related macular edema, according to the results of a controlled trial.