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Diabetes Reversed: FDA Authorizes Human Trials

Posted: Friday, April 21, 2006

After successfully demonstrating that a groundbreaking treatment strategy can reverse type 1 diabetes in animal studies, the FDA has given the go-ahead for researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to begin a phase I trial evaluating the treatment in humans.

FDA’s Approval of Continuous Glucose Sensor Accelerates Development of Artificial Pancreas

Posted: Friday, April 21, 2006

"This technology should greatly improve glycemic control -- which research has shown to be the key to reducing or even eliminating both short and long-term complications of diabetes.

'Elation' Over Failed Diabetes Studies

Posted: Thursday, April 20, 2006

Researchers fail to replicate a 2003 report of a way to cure Type 1 diabetes, but they all agree on one thing, that it is possible to cure diabetic mice and one day perhaps people.

Preserving Insulin Production In Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetics

Posted: Thursday, April 20, 2006

A drug used to treat lymphoma, rheumatoid arthritis and other immune disorders may enable newly-diagnosed type 1 diabetics to save some of their pancreas function and thereby reduce their susceptibility to long-term complications

Scientists Say Exercise Strengthens Brain

Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2006

It boosts brain power by building new brain cells in a brain region linked with memory and memory loss.

Plavix-Aspirin Combo No Better than Aspirin Alone for CVD Event Reduction

Posted: Friday, March 24, 2006

The CHARISMA trial of aspirin alone vs. aspirin plus Plavix (clopidogrel) showed no benefit over aspirin alone at preventing major cardiovascular events or death.

In addition to finding no significant benefit for the combination in a randomized trial in more than 15,000 patients, Plavix plus aspirin for patients with multiple risk factors was associated with increased risk for moderate and serious bleeding

Short, Maximal Sprint Prevents Postexercise Hypoglycemia in Type 1’s

Posted: Friday, March 24, 2006

a 10-second maximal sprint immediately following the moderate-intensity exercise stopped a further decline in blood glucose levels for the next 2 hours, the results indicate. In contrast, moderate-intensity exercise followed by a rest period led to a further decrease in blood glucose levels

Marijuana Compound May Help Stop Diabetic Retinopathy

Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006

A compound found in marijuana won’t make you high but it may help keep your eyes healthy if you’re a diabetic, researchers say.

Pig Cell Research Offers Hope for Diabetes Cure

Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2006

Transplanting pig islet cells cannot come with a lot of immunosuppression, it must be a very safe treatment.

Pig Cell Research Offers Hope for Diabetes Cure

Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2006

Transplanting pig islet cells cannot come with a lot of immunosuppression, it must be a very safe treatment.