Geron Grows Stem Cells Without Mice Feeder Cells
Geron Corp. announced the publication on Monday of research demonstrating a way to grow human embryonic stem cells without using feeder cells from mice.
Low Birthweight Link to Diabetes: Opportunity to Rescue Insulin-Making Cells and Thwart Future Onset
Common condition that leads to low birthweight babies may predispose the infants to obesity and diabetes.
Elevated Glucose Levels And Diabetes Are Associated With Increased Risk For Cancer
New research involving more than one million people indicates that having high fasting serum glucose levels and diabetes are risk factors for several major cancers.
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.
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Correlates with Often-Ignored Glucose Value in Routine Blood Tests
Glucose values obtained during routine blood tests are often overlooked, but could provide valuable insight into whether someone is at risk for having type...
Prototype Developed for Ultrasonic Patch to Deliver Insulin
Engineers have developed a prototype for an ultrasound insulin delivery system that is about the size and weight of a matchbook that can be worn as a patch on the body.
Whole Grains Reduce Long-Term Risk of Type 2 Diabetes In Men
Daily consumption of whole grains has been associated in a number of studies with reductions in risk for ischemic stroke, coronary artery disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes Drug Very Effective in Trial
An experimental drug designed to block the advance of type 1 diabetes in its earliest stages has proven strikingly effective over two years in about half of the patients who participated in the phase 2 clinical trial.
Unique Physiology Key to Diagnosing and Treating Diabetes in Asian Populations
As the diabetes epidemic spreads worldwide, there is growing concern for Asian American populations, who are nearly twice as likely to develop diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes. Compounding the problem, many of the standard ways to detect diabetes fail in people of Asian descent.
Study Documents Outstanding Surgical Outcomes for Diabetes Patients
Contrary to the long-held belief that surgery poses a significant danger to patients with diabetes mellitus, a 10-year study of more than 6,500 patients has shown a mortality rate of only 1 percent among diabetes patients undergoing major vascular operations.
Low-Fat Dairy Foods May Help Reduce Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
The consumption of low-fat dairy foods may reduce men's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study.
Certain Diabetes Drugs Protect Against Kidney Failure
Certain diabetes drugs can reduce the risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
Oral Meds Good For Controlling Type 2 Diabetes In Children
Oral medications may control symptoms of Type II diabetes in children just as well as insulin injections, a new study reports.
High Glucose Before Surgery Raises Risk of Dangerous Complications
Patients who have high blood sugar before undergoing surgery run an increased risk of developing blood clots, deep vein thrombosis and even pulmonary embolism after surgery.
Obamacare Improved Heart Health of Americans, Especially Men
Under Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act, Americans have more preventive care for heart health - which in turn has lead to overall better cardiovascular health, timely diabetes screening and reduced risk of heart disease.
Animal Study: Gastric Bypass Improves Insulin Secretion
The majority of gastric bypass patients mysteriously recover from their type 2 diabetes within days, before any weight loss has taken place. A study has now shown that the insulin-producing beta cells increase in number and performance after the surgery.
