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First Evidence That Insulin Is Critical for Blood Vessel Formation

Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006

The first symptom of a heart attack for those with diabetes is usually death! Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center, say that the discovery may lead to ways to reduce heart attacks in diabetes patients.

Seaweed Bubbles May Fight Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2006

Encapsulating insulin producing cells in tiny seaweed bubbles and injecting them into people with type1 diabetes could one day remove the need for daily insulin injections.

Insulin Glargine A True 24 Hour Insulin, Maybe Not!

Posted: Thursday, February 09, 2006

What is the optimal timing of injection of once-daily insulin glargine in people with Type 1 diabetes using insulin lispro at mealtimes?

Brain Plays Major Role in Insulin's Ability to Lower Blood Sugar

Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

"Our findings suggest that, in individuals with diabetes, the ability of insulin to lower blood sugar involves the brain. This effect is not trivial; the brain makes a substantial contribution to insulin response."

New Insulin Treatment For Canine Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2004

The Food and Drug Administration has approved its first-ever canine diabetic treatment.

Before today's announcement, veterinarians would treat diabetes in dogs using human insulin. But the F-D-A says human insulin isn't compatible with a dog's metabolic system

Implantable, Continuous Sensor Reduced Glucose Fluctuations in Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2004

Adults with type 1 diabetes experienced decreased periods of high or low blood sugar when using a long-term implantable, continuous glucose sensor.

Alcohol Consumption After Eating Reduces Insulin Levels

Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2003

Moderate alcohol consumption after a meal produces a significant drop in plasma insulin levels, which could have an important effect on glucose metabolism

Cell Therapy 'To Reverse Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2002

Researchers in the US have found a naturally-occurring hormone , glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) which can tranform adult stem cells into cells which can produce insulin.