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Fat Cells Improve Insulin Secretion

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

The body's fat cells help the pancreas do its job of secreting insulin. This previously unrecognized process ultimately could lead to new methods to improve glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetic or insulin-resistant people.

Fat Cells Play A Role in Insulin Secretion

Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007

The body's fat cells help the pancreas do its job of secreting insulin, according to new research. This previously unrecognized process ultimately could lead to new methods to improve glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetic or insulin-resistant people.

Byetta Associated with Pancreatitis?

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Yet another diabetes drug has come under fire, after it was revealed that Byetta, manufactured and distributed by Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, could be linked to acute pancreatitis in some patients.

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.

Scientists Solve Critical Part Of Insulin Puzzle

Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Scientists are now one step closer to improved treatment of Type 2 diabetes following significant findings made by scientists at Australia's Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Bitter Melon Can Improve Insulin Production.

Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Momordica Charantia is a vegetable which grows in tropical areas like East Africa, Asia, South Africa, and the Caribbean. This vegetable is rich in iron, beta carotene, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and other dietary fibers.

Losing Sleep Triggers Abnormal Glucose Metabolism

Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007

According to a new study, Even a small amount of sleep loss can cause changes in hormonal glucose regulation, with a strong effect on pancreatic islet secretion, a decrease in glucagon levels and a slight reduction in C-peptide levels.

Vitamin K Helps in Regulating Insulin Activity in Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2007

The vitamin K dependant protein osteocalcin may have a positive effect on reducing obesity and diabetes, suggests a new study.

Lettuce May Be The Next Big Diabetes Treatment

Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Capsules of insulin produced in genetically modified lettuce could hold the key to restoring the body's ability to produce insulin and help millions of Americans who suffer from insulin-dependent diabetes, according to University of Central Florida biomedical researchers.

Pumpkin Extract Can Improve Blood Glucose Levels for Diabetics

Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2007

Results from a new study shows that an extract from pumpkin (Cucurbita ficifolia) may improve blood glucose levels in diabetics, exert antioxidant effects and prevent the progressive destruction of pancreatic betacells.