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Researchers have taken stem cells from the human stomach and converted them into insulin-producing cells that respond to changes in blood glucose levels like healthy pancreatic cells would. The discovery could mean that one day, diabetics can produce t… Continue reading Stomach stem cells hold promise as a cure for diabetes
Kidney disease is a common, irreversible complication of diabetes. Researchers have developed an algorithm that uses genetic markers to predict whether a type 2 diabetic will develop kidney disease years in advance, which may provide a way of diagnosin… Continue reading Algorithm uses genetic markers to predict diabetic kidney disease
In diabetics, wounds tend to progress quickly and heal slowly. Researchers have developed a method that uses electricity to heal diabetic wounds three times faster and offers great potential for treating those with diseases that lead to reduced wound h… Continue reading Electrical stimulation heals diabetic wounds three times faster
Australian scientists have designed a new capsule that could mean diabetics might one day swallow their insulin instead of injecting it. The design also has potential uses for delivering other protein drugs, such as antibiotics and cancer treatments.Co… Continue reading New insulin capsule could be game-changing for diabetics
Type 1 diabetics must constantly control their blood glucose with insulin. It’s a Goldilocks-type situation: administer too much insulin, and they risk low blood glucose (hypoglycemia), while too little can lead to high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). R… Continue reading Self-adjusting insulin proves promising for type 1 diabetics
Around 96 million American adults suffer from prediabetes – which is more than one in three – but for a vast majority it’s undetected. Current diagnosis requires a clinical blood sugar test or an at-home glucometer device. With access and cost a huge f… Continue reading Easy, inexpensive smartphone prediabetes screening could save lives
Bariatric surgery, which includes gastric bypass and other ways of manipulating the digestive tract, has proven to be a successful way of treating obesity and, in some cases, even reversing diabetes. However, as with all surgeries, it comes with certai… Continue reading Weight-loss injectable could replace bariatric surgery knife
Glucose fuel cells that can effectively harness the body’s chemical energy and turn it into an electrical charge has been a long-term holy grail for scientists since such potential was first studied back in 1968.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Scien… Continue reading Sugar-powered teabag-like implant successfully manages type 1 diabetes
A phase 2 clinical trial is currently exploring a new technique to slow the progression of type 2 diabetes. The simple outpatient surgery can be conducted in the early stages of diagnosis and delay the need for insulin shots.Continue ReadingCategory: M… Continue reading Day procedure to slow progression of diabetes headed to clinical trial
Caffeine is consumed worldwide in coffee, tea, and soft drinks, and its health benefits have been studied for years. Now, researchers have looked at the genes associated with caffeine metabolism to determine how the level of caffeine in the blood affec… Continue reading Higher blood caffeine levels may reduce weight, risk of type 2 diabetes