Role in Type 1 Diabetes Provides Clue for Researchers Who Discovered ‘Obesity Gene’
The discovery of a gene believed to be connected to morbid obesity has international origins and began as an exploration into the causes of Type I diabetes.
Study Shows Joslin’s ‘Care Ambassador’ Program Helps Kids With Diabetes Better Manage the Disease
Study shows that adding a case manager to keep in touch with children and the family between medical visits can make a significant difference in helping the child and the family control blood sugar levels.
Transplantation of Embryonic Pancreatic Tissue Controls Type 1 Diabetes in Rats
Animals were cured of their diabetes for the duration of the experiment, which lasted 15 weeks.
Cell Model Could Provide Clues to Causes, Cures for Diabetes
researchers have identified a potential model system for elucidating the stages of normal pancreatic development, as well as for developing a much-needed source of insulin-producing cells.
Drivers with Type-1 Diabetes Report Increased Incidence of Car Crashes
Drivers with type-1 diabetes reported higher numbers of driving mishaps according to a multi-center study.
New Vaccine May Stop Progression of Type I Diabetes
New vaccine has been shown in early trials to stop progression of type I diabetes.
A Tiny Pump Promises Big Time Performance: BU Invention Could Sweeten Diabetes Therapy Within...
Hopes are that within the next 3 to 5 years diabetics could see their quality of life enhanced by this chip-sized pump with no moving parts.
Preliminary Results of Islet Transplant Trial Confirms Potential Patient Benefits
ITN announced preliminary results from its 36-patient multicenter clinical trial of the Edmonton Protocol for islet transplantation.
Pitt Researchers Develop Non-Invasive Glucose Sensor
Millions of people suffering from diabetes mellitus may be spared the ordeal of pricking their fingers several times a day to test blood sugar levels.
Researchers Show Way To Diabetes Cure With Gene Therapy
A gene therapy developed by researchers has apparently cured diabetes in mice.
Study: Type 1 Diabetics Can Get ‘Double Diabetes’ From Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is likely a major cause of heart disease in people with type 1 diabetes.
Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Type 1 Diabetes
An anti-inflammatory drug called lisofylline could be beneficial for people at risk for Type 1 diabetes.
New Biological Sensors for Detecting Blood Glucose Developed
Research conducted by scientists has paved the way for development``of highly efficient sensors for measuring blood glucose in diabetic``patients.
Bone Marrow Stem Cells Are A Source Of Insulin-Producing Cells
In a finding that may open a new avenue to treating diabetes, researchers show that cells from the bone marrow give rise to insulin-producing cells in the pancreas of mice.
ADA Says Medicaid Cuts Proposed By Bush Administration Threaten The Lives of People Living...
The ADA sent a letter to express reservations with proposed Medicaid reforms put forward by President George W. Bush.
Vitamins C and E May Enhance Effectiveness of Insulin for Diabetes
Adding antioxidants to therapy improves drug's ability to reduce blood sugar.
