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Insulin-Producing Cells Made from Adult Skin Cells

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Using skin cells from people with Type 1 diabetes, researchers were able to produce cells that made insulin in response to changing blood sugar levels.

Scientists Alter Pancreatic Cells to Treat Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

By activating one gene, researchers can reprogram cells to produce insulin, according to a study in the journal Cell.

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.

Body Chemistry Identifies Type 2 Risk

Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Researchers studying 6,538 people in the UK over almost 10 years found specific changes in blood glucose levels and sensitivity to the hormone insulin.

Obesity Strongly Linked to Insulin Processing

Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Obesity, itself thought to be a major cause of insulin resistance, in fact appears to result from distinct insulin processing as well. A recent study has concluded that differences in insulin processing within cells are responsible for variations in how fat is stored within these cells, potentially leading to obesity.

Link Between Insulin and Cancer

Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Researchers have found evidence that insulin, taken by millions of diabetics to regulate blood sugar levels could increase the risk for cancer by 46%. Increased levels of insulin has been shown to stimulate the growth of breast cells.

Omega-3 Helps Protect The Liver and Increase Insulin Tolerance in Obese

Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Omega-3 fatty acids help protect the liver against obesity related damage, primarily caused by insulin resistance. The recent study further supports past research that suggests omega-3 fatty acids should become more prominent in general daily diets, but especially for obese individuals.

Possible Link Found Between Diabetes and Human Circadian Rhythms

Posted: Sunday, January 18, 2009

A new gene variant has been discovered that raises blood glucose levels through melatonin secretion. This finding possibly establishes a previously unknown link between human circadian rhythms (sleep-wake cycles, regulated by melatonin), and diabetes.

Protein Induces Beta Cell Regeneration to Induce Insulin Production

Posted: Saturday, January 17, 2009

Insulin injections are the primary form of treatment and management for type 1 diabetics, due to an inability to produce normal levels of insulin. Researchers have recently discovered a way to induce insulin production, potentially in type 1 diabetics, through the regeneration of pancreatic beta cells.

Lower Carbs Leads to Diminished Brain Function

Posted: Friday, December 12, 2008

A new study out of Tufts University has uncovered a major drawback to "low-carb diets," which have garnered a large contingency over the past decade. The study revealed that low-carb diets induce decreased cognitive ability, especially memory.