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.
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.
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.
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.
