Gene Variant Protects Against Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Hypertriglyceridemia
A rare gene variant in humans helps to protect against two of the country's top killers -- type 2 diabetes and heart disease -- as well as against hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis.
Low Intake of Magnesium Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Studies have shown that low intake of magnesium is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes - but ethnicity and genes may make a difference.
“Safe” Level of BPA Not So Safe, Leads to Insulin Resistance
Levels deemed safe by FDA for BPA exposure isn't safe and causes insulin resistance. BPA is found in register receipts, plastic containers and more. But, does BPA cause diabetes?
Data Suggest Diabetics Have Worsening Symptoms Prior to Acute Cardiac Event
People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease due to a variety of risk factors.
Researchers Uncover Cellular Mechanism Responsible for Chronic Inflammation, Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have demonstrated that certain T cells require input from monocytes in order to maintain their pro-inflammatory response in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study also showed, for the first time, how a loss in homeostasis in this group of T cells most likely promotes chronic inflammation associated with T2D.
Crippling Condition Associated with Diabetes Often Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood
A condition affecting the bones, joints and soft tissues of the foot and ankle, which is characterized by inflammation in the earliest phase and is associated with diabetes and neuropathy.
Study Shows How Gene Action May Lead to Diabetes Prevention, Cure
A gene commonly studied by cancer researchers has been linked to the metabolic inflammation that leads to diabetes.
FDA Approves Dermagraft for Treatment of Chronic Foot Ulcers in Patients with Diabetes
The FDA has approved the Premarket Approval Application for Dermagraft in the treatment of chronic foot ulcers in patients with diabetes.
Study: Dynamic Duo, Combination Therapy Reverses Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers have now carefully crafted a combination therapy that reverses recent-onset type 1 diabetes in 2 models of disease.
FDA-Approved Drug May Slow Beta Cell Destruction in Type 1 Diabetes Patients
New findings suggest that a drug already used to treat autoimmune disorders might also help slow the destruction of insulin-producing cells in patients recently diagnosed with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes.
Periods of Fasting Protects Against Obesity and Diabetes, Nurture Health
Can fasting for a specific period of time each day help prevent obesity, diabetes and other health conditions? Researchers detail their findings from a recent study.
New Mouse Model Sheds Light on Lipoatrophic Diabetes
A collaboration of scientists has developed a new mouse model of lipoatrophic diabetes, and highlighted leptin therapy as a successful tool to combat this rare form of type II diabetes.
Scientists Turn Human Skin Cells Into Insulin-producing Cells
Researchers have transformed cells from human skin into cells that produce insulin, the hormone used to treat diabetes. The breakthrough may one day lead to new treatments or even a cure for the millions of people affected by the disease, researchers say.
Special Cell Prevents Diabetes in Mouse Model
A special type of dendritic cell unusual for its capacity to promote the swift death of T cells appears to prevent diabetes.
Olive Oil Compound Helps Prevent the Onset of Diabetes
Biochemists dipped into the health benefits of olives and olive oil - and discovered a compound that helps prevent type 2 diabetes.
Continuous Insulin Monitoring Does Not Raise Hospital Costs
Patients with diabetes whose glucose is continually monitored after coronary bypass artery graft surgery do not incur higher medical costs despite the additional testing.
