A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. has successfully tested the idea of transplanting pancreatic islet cells under the skin to treat diabetes in test mice and monkeys. In their paper published ...
We've all been warned about the dangers of triglycerides, the fat stored in your blood. But what if that unhealthy fat could effectively transport oral medication to your body and eliminate the need for some injections or ...
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Type 2 diabetics inject themselves with insulin, a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into liver, muscle and fat cells, up to four times a day. But insulin injections are linked to weight gain and the loss of control ...
Dec 3, 2019
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A researcher from the University of Houston has created a form of recombinant insulin that could potentially address some of the biggest concerns about the lifesaving drug, including its price.
May 15, 2019
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(HealthDay)—It's not always easy—even for doctors—to tell if someone has type 1 or type 2 diabetes when they're diagnosed as an adult.
Oct 10, 2018
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New research has shown that the rapid decline in insulin production that causes Type 1 diabetes continues to fall over seven years and then stabilises.
Jun 8, 2018
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Over a decade, Emma Matthews has progressed from fearing for her son's life every night to being safe in the knowledge that his diabetes is well managed thanks to the long-term success of "miracle treatment" tablets.
Jun 4, 2018
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Compared with insulin injections, insulin pump therapy among young patients with type 1 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of diabetic ketoacidosis and severe hypoglycemia, according to a study published by JAMA.
Oct 10, 2017
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Work by Cardiff University has shown a device for self-managing diabetes medication could save the NHS millions of pounds.
Jul 10, 2017
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A newly discovered mechanism behind reduced insulin production in type 2 diabetes is now being presented. In an article in Nature Communications, researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy describe how insulin-producing cells regress ...
Jun 6, 2017
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