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Pac Man Like Enzyme Key to New Diabetes Drug Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

Scientists have deciphered the structure of a "Pac Man"-like enzyme that could form the basis of new treatments for diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.

Breast-Feeding Lowers Mom's Risk of Diabetes Posted: Thursday, October 05, 2006

Breast-feeding your baby can cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 15% a year and reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Study Shows Leptin Combats Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

University of Florida researchers have discovered the appetite-controlling hormone leptin could also combat type 2 diabetes as more Americans pack on extra pounds.

Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Breast Cancer Recurrence Posted: Friday, July 21, 2006

Metabolic syndrome, especially if associated with elevated testosterone, is "an important prognostic factor" in the recurrence of breast cancer, In a small study 50% of the women with metabolic syndrome developed breast cancer recurrence.

High Postmenopausal Sex Hormones Signal Type 2 Diabetes Risk Posted: Thursday, June 15, 2006

Postmenopausal women with high levels of estradiol and testosterone are at a greatly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to data on nearly 28,000 women.

High Postmenopausal Sex Hormones Signal Type 2 Diabetes Risk Posted: Thursday, June 15, 2006

Postmenopausal women with high levels of estradiol and testosterone are at a greatly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to data on nearly 28,000 women.

Ghrelin Involved in Development of Diabetes Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Ghrelin, a hormone long considered a key player in obesity, may instead take a major role in maintaining the balance between insulin and glucose and the development of diabetes.

Gut Hormone Changes Following Bariatric Surgery Explains Benefits Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2006

After weight-loss surgery, a number of changes in gut hormone levels occur that may help explain the appetite reduction, weight loss, and improved glycemic control seen with these procedures

Discovery Of Glucagon Secretion Mechanism Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

A University of Toronto research team has discovered a mechanism for secretion of the hormone glucagon, which could facilitate the development of new drug therapies for diabetic hyperglycemia

Hormone Linked to Sugar Control in Diabetics Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2005

High blood levels of a hormone called adiponectin are associated with improved sugar control in women with diabetes. In addition, high adiponectin levels are associated with high levels of HDL "good" cholesterol and with reduced inflammation.

 

 

 

 

 

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