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Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert glucose, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Insulin allows cells to use glucose for fuel and is secreted by beta cells in the islets of Langerhans. The release of insulin from the pancreas is stimulated by increased blood glucose, vagal nerve stimulation, and other factors. Insulin is obtained from various animals and available in a variety of preparations. Commercial insulin preparations differ in a number of ways, including differences in the animal species from which they are obtained; their purity, concentration, and solubility; and the time of onset and duration of their biologic action. An oral hypoglycemic agent is not a form of insulin therapy.

'Special occasion drinking' during pregnancy can be harmful to offspring, rat study suggests

If you thought a glass or two of alcohol on special occasions was safe during pregnancy, think again. Research in The Journal of Physiology shows even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy can cause insulin-resistance, which increases the likelihood of diabetes, in male rat offspring.

9 Oct 2019

Maternal obesity accelerates rate of aging of metabolic problems in offspring

It has long been known that obesity impairs our metabolism and predisposes to diabetes and heart disease. New research in The Journal of Physiology has shown that the effects of maternal obesity even pass across generations to offspring, accelerating the rate of aging of metabolic problems that occur in normal life.

8 Oct 2019

Diabetes advances can help manage challenges associated with post-meal blood sugar levels

Mealtimes can become a difficult experience for individuals with diabetes. After a meal, blood sugar levels may soar as the food digests or unexpectedly plummet if an insulin dose was more than the meal required.

7 Oct 2019

Even diet drinks increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, finds study

Drinking more than two artificially sweetened or sugary soft drinks each day may increase the risk of diabetes, say Harvard researchers.

4 Oct 2019

Increased intake of dietary fiber lowers risk of hypertension and type 2 diabetes

Dietary fiber has been found to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019.

3 Oct 2019

Severe vomiting in early pregnancy linked to increased autism risk

A new study published in the American Journal of Perinatology shows a 53% increased risk of autism spectrum disorder in children born to women who had excessively severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

3 Oct 2019

Hyperthyroidism and severe hypothyroidism associated with overall unhealthy status, shorter lifespan

Herein, the authors show, using wild-type and the Pax8 ablated model of hypothyroidism in mice, that hyperthyroidism and severe hypothyroidism are associated with an overall unhealthy status and shorter lifespan.

3 Oct 2019

Preventing hypoglycaemia in diabetic patients could dramatically reduce hospital stays

Preventing in-patients with diabetes from developing hypoglycaemia could dramatically reduce the length of time they spend in hospital - according to new research from the University of East Anglia and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

2 Oct 2019

New study shows link between antidepressant use and gestational diabetes mellitus

A study has found a link between the use of antidepressants and the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women.

2 Oct 2019

Medical professional offers unique perspective as father of a child with rare movement disorder

From a professional standpoint, Nathan Hoot, MD, PhD, understands the value of medical research that leads to new, groundbreaking drugs in the treatment of rare diseases.

1 Oct 2019

High-fat diet with high fructose damages mitochondria in the liver, study shows

Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have found that high levels of fructose in the diet inhibit the liver's ability to properly metabolize fat.

1 Oct 2019

Texas Biomed researchers zeroing in on new way to target TB with $2.8 million NIH grant

Researchers at Texas Biomedical Research Institute are zeroing in on a new way to target tuberculosis infection. The National Institutes of Health has awarded a four-year, $2.8 million grant for scientists to study the role of lung macrophages (immune cells) in metabolic and inflammation responses to TB.

1 Oct 2019

Tiny biosensor allows accurate and real-time detection of patient’s antibiotic levels

Small, non-invasive patches worn on the skin can accurately detect the levels of medication in a patient's system, matching the accuracy of current clinical methods.

1 Oct 2019

UC experts explore if ketogenic diet could help make treatments for glioblastoma

Investigators at the University of Cincinnati are studying whether or not a modified Atkins-type ketogenic diet could help make treatments for a common, but dangerous, type of brain cancer called glioblastoma more effective.

30 Sep 2019

Lower levels of 'free' testosterone found in women with asthma

Women with asthma appear more likely to have lower levels of "free" (not attached to proteins) testosterone than women who do not have asthma, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

30 Sep 2019

Weight loss is the key in battling type 2 diabetes, study reveals

Type 2 diabetes and obesity have been linked to each other. People who are overweight or obese are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is a chronic disease characterized by increased blood sugar levels.

30 Sep 2019

Lipid produced in response to cold helps reduce blood sugar

Researchers based in Brazil, the United States and Germany have discovered that 12-HEPE, a lipid produced in response to cold by brown adipose tissue in the human body, helps reduce blood sugar. The results of their experiments with mice pave the way for new treatments for diabetes.

27 Sep 2019

Insurers test new way to cut maternity care costs: Bundling

The thrill of delivering newborns helped pull Dr. Jack Feltz into the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

27 Sep 2019

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Impeachment and the health agenda

How will the impeachment effort on Capitol Hill affect work on other legislation, particularly bills to restrain the cost of prescription drugs and surprise medical bills? And will Congress and President Donald Trump be able to agree on the spending bills needed to keep the federal government open for business?

26 Sep 2019

Monitoring the Human Proteome using diaPASEF

In this interview, Dr. Hannes Röst describes how his lab are using diaPASEF to monitor the human proteome throughout a person's lifetime, and how machine learning could be used to analyze the data.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 25 Sep 2019

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'Special occasion drinking' during pregnancy can be harmful to offspring, rat study suggests

Maternal obesity accelerates rate of aging of metabolic problems in offspring

Diabetes advances can help manage challenges associated with post-meal blood sugar levels

Even diet drinks increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, finds study

Increased intake of dietary fiber lowers risk of hypertension and type 2 diabetes

Severe vomiting in early pregnancy linked to increased autism risk

Hyperthyroidism and severe hypothyroidism associated with overall unhealthy status, shorter lifespan

Preventing hypoglycaemia in diabetic patients could dramatically reduce hospital stays

New study shows link between antidepressant use and gestational diabetes mellitus

Medical professional offers unique perspective as father of a child with rare movement disorder

High-fat diet with high fructose damages mitochondria in the liver, study shows

Texas Biomed researchers zeroing in on new way to target TB with $2.8 million NIH grant

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