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First of New Class of Drugs For Diabetes Shown Successful

Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2004

Exenatide, the first of a new class of drugs for type 2 diabetes, was shown to reduce blood glucose (sugar) and body weight, and was associated with improvement in markers of beta cell. “Because exenatide has multiple underlying anti-diabetes actions — as well as the ability to promote weight loss, which is often important for people with type 2 diabetes — it holds the potential to be a pivotally important drug in diabetes care,” function,

How We Grew So Big

Posted: Friday, June 04, 2004

So why is it happening? It's natural to try to find something to blame--fast-food joints or food manufacturers or even ourselves for having too little willpower. But the ultimate reason for obesity may be rooted deep within our genes

Britain Opens World's First Stem Cell Bank

Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004

The world's first embryonic stem cell bank opened in Britain, breaking new ground in one of the most controversial areas of medical research. The bank aims to store and supply stem cell lines for research and ultimately for treatment of conditions like diabetes, cancer, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Its store of stem cells is expected to number tens of thousands

Half of Edmonton Protocol Patients Insulin-Free

Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004

Half of the 36 patients with type 1 diabetes who have received islet cell transplants under the Edmonton Protocol are insulin free.For those still taking insulin, there has been a decrease from 36 units at baseline to an average 21 units per day now, he said. For patients who are insulin-free, glucose control has been excellent, with fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c levels within the normal range,insulin-free

New Degree Available Due To Increase in Diabetes Amputees

Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004

A new bachelor’s degree program in orthothics and prosthetics is being offered in 4 schools.
The courses on devices supporting the spine or extremities and on artificial limbs often lead to highly paid jobs as baby boomers age.

As baby boomers age, and more diabetes is being diagnosed, the need for artificial limbs is expected to increase, creating more of a demand for the degree.

New Anti-Obesity Device On Trial In Italy

Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2004

Surgeons in Italy have started testing a novel way to combat the growing scourge of obesity -- a device implanted into patients that gives them the sensation of feeling full

Diabetes Breakthrough For Reversing Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2004

Children who are dependent on insulin injections could now be treated with tablets after researchers at Plymouth's Peninsula Medical School discovered a new, genetic cause of diabetes.

Diabetes Susceptibility Gene Discovered

Posted: Saturday, April 10, 2004

Researchers have known for decades that diabetes runs in families and that that environmental factors, such as obesity and physical inactivity, also play a big role. Several lines of research are coming together and point to a common culprit. Many cases of type 2, or adult onset, diabetes can now be traced, at least in part, to common variations near the same gene. This gene, known as HNF4a, serves as a master switch that controls many genes that are active in both the pancreas and liver.

Changes in Gene May Make People Prone to Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004

A gene that helps control pancreatic and liver cells may also make certain people prone to type 2 diabetes.
While there are no immediate implications,.it may be possible one day to get a genetic screening and learn whether one is susceptible.

Unique Plants To Treat Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2004

Clinical trials may be done with three indigenous plants to South Africa which, have been shown to have diabetes-treating properties.

Research has provisionally found the plants - prescribed by traditional healers to their patients - to be effective and non-toxic, If successful, a drug developed from the research would be much cheaper than existing commercial medicine for type 2 diabetes.