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Living Donors The Best Source Of Islets For Diabetes Treatment Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

Obtaining islet cells from living donors may be a solution to the shortage of islets available for transplantation.

Insulin and Not Metformin is Linked to Higher Rate of Fractures Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

Insulin-sensitizing treatment with metformin is not associated with a higher incidence of bone fractures, but current treatment with insulin increases the risk for fractures, according to the results of a nested case-control study.

Mismatch Treatments for Prostate Cancer Often Avoidable Posted: Friday, November 30, 2007

Preexisting sexual, urinary and bowel dysfunction can potentially hinder the effectiveness of prostate cancer treatment, and can often exacerbate these problems.

Transplant Key to A Diabetes Cure, Just Days Away Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Melbourne scientists claim they are just days from conducting a pioneering therapy that will effectively cure Type-1 diabetes.

Cross-species Transplant A Step Toward Diabetes Cure For Humans Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

With an eye on curing diabetes, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have successfully transplanted embryonic pig pancreatic cells destined to produce insulin into diabetic macaque monkeys -- all without the need for risky immune suppression drugs that prevent rejection.

Diabetes Must Be Controlled Before Heart Surgery - A1c's Below 7% Posted: Friday, August 31, 2007

Diabetic patients undergoing heart bypass surgery can markedly reduce their risk of serious complications by keeping their blood sugar levels in check before the operation.

Bariatric Surgery Improves Survival in Obese Patients Posted: Friday, August 31, 2007

Bariatric surgery in obese patients is linked to a reduction in overall mortality, according to the results of a prospective, controlled cohort study.

Use of Insulin Pen Can Save $17,000 in Health Care Costs Posted: Friday, August 31, 2007

Diabetics who need to switch from oral medications to insulin could reduce their annual healthcare costs up to $17,000 by using an insulin pen instead of a syringe to deliver their daily dose of medication. A new study found that using an insulin pen may result in fewer trips to the emergency department and to the doctor's office, resulting in substantial savings to diabetics and their insurers.

Gestational Diabetes Linked to Cancer Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2007

Women who had gestational diabetes when pregnant may be at greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to U.S. and Israeli researchers who said the study was the first to link the two diseases.

Maternal Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia Increases Risk to Fetus Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2007

Researchers call for re-evaluation of gestational diabetes diagnosis and treatment criteria.

 

 

 

 

 

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