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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.

Innovative therapy targets and destroys leukemia stem cells

Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have devised an innovative approach to target and destroy hard-to-kill leukemia stem cells.

26 Feb 2024

Breakthrough research unveils β-cell dynamics in Type 1 diabetes

About eight million people live with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) worldwide, a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body attacks and destroys its own insulin-producing β-cells (pronounced "beta") in the pancreas, leading to a lack of insulin and inability to regulate blood sugar.

26 Feb 2024

Next-gen implants could be powered by dual-energy harvesting technology

Implantable biomedical devices -; like pacemakers, insulin pumps and neurostimulators -; are becoming smaller and utilizing wireless technology, but hurdles remain for powering the next-generation implants.

24 Feb 2024

Researchers identify potential treatment for cardiovascular disease linked to Type 2 diabetes

New research at the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building has discovered a potential treatment for an underlying cause of cardiovascular disease in people with Type 2 diabetes.

23 Feb 2024

Automated insulin delivery systems: Advancements and future prospects

A special 13-article supplement to the peer-reviewed journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics (DTT) examines the "Development and Future of Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) Systems.

23 Feb 2024

Innovative MicroGlucagon solution aims to transform insulin therapy for type 1 diabetics

Researchers in Trondheim are developing a new medicine for diabetics who have to have daily injections of insulin. The key is a hormone that causes the smallest blood vessels to relax on the inside.

22 Feb 2024

Machine learning model to determine associations between metabolic syndrome and lactation

Machine learning models to investigate the relationship of lactation with metabolic syndrome risk.

22 Feb 2024

Can dietary patterns impact stomach cancer risk?

Eating patterns and indices related to gastric cancer and explored their association with stomach cancer risk.

22 Feb 2024

Diets impact Parkinson's motor symptoms, supplements show no benefit, study finds

Meta-analysis reveals that diets like the Mediterranean and ketogenic can improve motor function in Parkinson's disease patients, although dietary supplements do not enhance UPDRS or 6MWT scores.

21 Feb 2024

Mediterranean diet hailed for heart health benefits in women, study finds

Study highlights the Mediterranean diet's cardioprotective benefits for females, emphasizing its role in improving lipid profiles, blood pressure, and reducing cardiovascular disease risks, with a call for more female-focused research.

21 Feb 2024

Largest genetic study on circulating retinol reveals new insights into its impact on health

Study presents the largest genome-wide association analysis on circulating retinol, identifying genes beyond the primary transport system that influence retinol levels and its broad impacts on health, including potential protective roles against schizophrenia and effects on various clinical phenotypes.

21 Feb 2024

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

A recent study showed that three cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet in adults were associated with lower pre-diabetes markers, lower hepatic fat, and a higher lymphoid-to-myeloid ratio, which is an indicator of the aging of the immune system.

21 Feb 2024

Are you a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise? Both regular or one-to-two days of exercise aid weight loss

A new study in Obesity compares these two trends with inactivity to assess their effectiveness.

21 Feb 2024

New position statement emphasizes patient-centered care in diabetes management

Health care providers who treat diabetes need to think beyond the clinical numbers, such as solely focusing on a person's glucose goals.

21 Feb 2024

Fasting-mimicking diet reduces biological age and disease risks, study shows

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat in humans, resulting in a lower biological age, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology-led study.

20 Feb 2024

Canagliflozin reduces atherosclerosis and modulates inflammatory, oxidative pathways in mice

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of canagliflozin (Cana) on atherosclerosis and further exploring its potential mechanism. ApoE−/− mice were fed a Western diet (WD) and randomly divided into a WD group and WD+Cana group.

19 Feb 2024

Melatonin treatment does not affect insulin resistance of night shift workers

Melatonin treatment does not affect the insulin resistance or the glucose tolerance of night shift workers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University Medical Centre Hamburg.

19 Feb 2024

Rising medication costs pose barrier to diabetes treatment, study finds

Actively managing diabetes is crucial to preventing long-term health complications, but rising costs are creating barriers to treatment.

19 Feb 2024

Risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease for cardiovascular disease and all cause death in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Researchers investigated the link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and all-cause death and cardiovascular disease.

16 Feb 2024

City of Hope cures oldest person of blood cancer and achieves HIV remission

City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, treated the oldest person to be cured of a blood cancer and then achieve remission for HIV after receiving a blood stem cell transplant from a donor with a rare genetic mutation.

15 Feb 2024

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Innovative therapy targets and destroys leukemia stem cells

Breakthrough research unveils β-cell dynamics in Type 1 diabetes

Next-gen implants could be powered by dual-energy harvesting technology

Researchers identify potential treatment for cardiovascular disease linked to Type 2 diabetes

Automated insulin delivery systems: Advancements and future prospects

Innovative MicroGlucagon solution aims to transform insulin therapy for type 1 diabetics

Machine learning model to determine associations between metabolic syndrome and lactation

Can dietary patterns impact stomach cancer risk?

Diets impact Parkinson's motor symptoms, supplements show no benefit, study finds

Mediterranean diet hailed for heart health benefits in women, study finds

Largest genetic study on circulating retinol reveals new insights into its impact on health

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

Are you a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise? Both regular or one-to-two days of exercise aid weight loss

New position statement emphasizes patient-centered care in diabetes management

Fasting-mimicking diet reduces biological age and disease risks, study shows

Canagliflozin reduces atherosclerosis and modulates inflammatory, oxidative pathways in mice

Melatonin treatment does not affect insulin resistance of night shift workers

Rising medication costs pose barrier to diabetes treatment, study finds

Risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease for cardiovascular disease and all cause death in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

City of Hope cures oldest person of blood cancer and achieves HIV remission

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