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New Ways Discovered to Stimulate Pancreatic Beta Cell Growth Posted: Sunday, September 18, 2011

Hoffmann-LaRoche and the JDRF have discovered not only a protein that regulates beta cell growth, but also a chemical compound that stimulates it.

Is Inhaled Insulin Closer to Reality? Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011

New data on the inhalable insulin product Technosphere Insulin Afrezza, from MannKind Corp., indicate that the treatment confers no discernible risk for increased cardiovascular (CV) events, while another study examined patient satisfaction with this type of drug.

Scientists Getting Closer to Artificial Pancreas Posted: Tuesday, July 05, 2011

With lawmakers and diabetes advocates ramping up the pressure, U.S. officials this week outlined a regulatory path for a preliminary version of the device.

Progress on the Artificial Pancreas Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Initial studies of the artificial pancreas used only a partially automated system to monitor glucose levels and deliver appropriate doses of insulin.

How Important Is Fat Distribution? Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2011

In obese individuals, the distribution of adipose tissue both on the body, and in the liver and skeletal muscle is an important predictor of insulin sensitivity.

More Evidence that People with Diabetes Are More Likely to Get Cancer Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011

Based on data from a telephone survey of nearly 400,000 adults, researchers found 16 out of every 100 diabetic men and 17 out of every 100 diabetic women said they had cancer. That compares to just seven per 100 men and 10 per 100 women without diabetes.

New Mechanism Identified That May Provide Potential Cure for Diabetes Posted: Sunday, May 08, 2011

Researchers from UCLA's Larry L. Hillblom Islet Research Center have discovered the underlying mechanism that could convert other cells in the body into insulin-making cells, which could provide a potential cure for diabetes.

Artificial Pancreas May Improve Overnight Control of Diabetes in Adults Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

The "artificial pancreas" can improve overnight blood sugar control while keeping hypoglycemia at bay, even after a big meal and a glass of wine.

Increased Risk of Pancreatic Malignancy in Diabetes Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

The risk of pancreatic cancer is higher for diabetic patients.

"Grow Your Own Transplant" May be Possible for Men with Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Men with Type 1 diabetes may be able to grow their own insulin-producing cells from their testicular tissue.

 

 

 

 

 

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