Diabetes
Researchers discover process that may explain how type 2 diabetes develops
A new study helps to explain the mechanism by which pancreatic cells secrete high levels of insulin during the early stages of diabetes.
Dec 20, 2019
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Diabetes
Importance of breastfeeding in preventing diabetes reaffirmed in rat study
New research published today in the Journal of Physiology shows that breastfeeding is crucial in preventing diabetes.
Dec 12, 2019
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Health
Moderate intensity physical activity associated with lower risk of diabetes
Daily exercise at moderate intensity is associated with beneficial levels of a hormone that may lower risk of diabetes, according to a study published in Endocrine Connections. Men who were physically active at moderate intensity ...
Dec 05, 2019
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Genetics
Study decodes gene function that protects against type 2 diabetes
An international research collaboration led by researchers from the Universities of Helsinki and Oxford has identified the biological mechanism through which a genetic variant protects against type 2 diabetes.
Nov 04, 2019
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Diabetes
Key mechanism in insulin release by cholesterol metabolite
Insulin which is released by pancreatic beta-cells is the main regulator of blood sugar. Previous and current studies by a research group at Lund University in Sweden have identified around hundred different receptors on ...
Oct 31, 2019
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Medical research
New mechanism for dysfunctional insulin release identified
In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University have identified a previously unknown mechanism that regulates release of insulin, a hormone that lowers blood glucose levels, from the β-cells (beta cells) of the pancreas. ...
Sep 19, 2019
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Medications
Ginkgo biloba may aid in treating type 2 diabetes
The extract of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba, a popular dietary supplement, may offer some therapeutic benefits in fighting Type 2 diabetes, according to a study co-authored by a researcher at the University of Cincinnati (UC) ...
Aug 22, 2019
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Diabetes
Gestational diabetes in India and Sweden
Indian women are younger and leaner than Swedish women when they develop gestational diabetes, a new study from Lund University shows. The researchers also found a gene that increases the risk of gestational diabetes in Swedish ...
Apr 29, 2019
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Diabetes
Anti-microRNAs are possible new therapeutic target for type 2 diabetes
Researchers have shown that targeted silencing of microRNA-132, which is over-expressed in type 2 diabetes, can result in improved insulin secretion and reduced blood glucose in mice and increased insulin secretion in isolated ...
Feb 07, 2019
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Diabetes
Vegan diets are best for gut hormones and satiety, according to new study
A study published in the journal Nutrients finds that a vegan diet helps to promote beneficial gut hormones that are responsible for regulating blood sugar, satiety, and weight.
Jan 29, 2019
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