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Insulin-Resistance Variant Identified

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

An international consortium of scientists has identified a new genetic variant associated with Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and hyperinsulinemia , Dr. Johan Rung Cambridge, UK, and colleagues report.

Phase II Begins for a New Islet Regeneration Treatment

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Exsulin Corporation announces next phase II trial of novel islet regeneration treatment in Type 1 diabetes. Leading diabetes research centers collaborate on new trial designed to further evaluate regeneration treatment for people with Type 1 diabetes.

New Molecule Combats Diabetes and Obesity by Increasing GLP-1

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

We now have drugs that can replace the GLP-1 hormone and we have drugs that can reduce the destruction of GLP-1. Now we may have a drug that increases the production of GLP-1.

Liver Fat Has Greater Impact on Health than Abdominal Fat

Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2009

When it comes to how fat affects metabolic risk factors, the issue is where, not how much and the latest hot spot is the liver.

Why Diabetics Are at Greater Risk of Cancer

Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah have uncovered new information on the notion that sugar "feeds" tumors. The findings also have implications for other diseases such as diabetes.

Food Additive May Help Control Blood Lipids and Reduce Disease Risk

Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Scientists have identified a substance in the liver that helps process fat and glucose.

Scientific Peer Review of Research Applications for the Department of Defense - Andrew P. Mandell

Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2009

Diabetes advocate, Andrew P. Mandell, MR. DIABETES® and Executive Director of Defeat Diabetes Foundation, Inc., recently participated in the evaluation of research proposals submitted to the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) sponsored by the Department of Defense.

Risk Factors that Lead to Poor Outcomes for Bariatric Surgery

Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Several risk factors may help identify factors linked to poor outcomes for bariatric surgery, according to the results of a study.

Study Finds Intensive Glucose Control Halves Complications of Longstanding Type 1 Diabetes -- Improved Long-Term Outlook

Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Near-normal control of glucose beginning as soon as possible after diagnosis would greatly improve the long-term prognosis of Type 1 diabetes, concludes a study published in the July 27, 2009, issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, which updates information about the clinical course of Type 1 diabetes.

Researchers Implant Pig Cells in Type 1 Diabetics

Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

A New Zealand biotech company began a trial last week that implanted cells from newborn pigs into eight human volunteers as an experimental treatment for their diabetes and the participants will not use immunosuppressant drugs.