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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.

Fit to beat diabetes: mendelian randomization study confirms the power of exercise

Researchers investigated the causality of the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and diabetes mellitus type 2.

5 Jul 2023

Scientists identify blood proteins that may predict Type 1 diabetes

Scientists have taken an important step forward in predicting who will develop Type 1 diabetes months before symptoms appear.

4 Jul 2023

Growth factor study reveals potential breakthrough in obesity management

Study discusses the effects of a growth factor that showed promising results in mice in an obesity trial.

4 Jul 2023

Was there a change in the incidence of diabetes in children and adolescents after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Study compares the incidence rates of pediatric T1D and 2D during and before SARS-CoV-2.

4 Jul 2023

CRISPR/Cas9-based screening identifies potential therapies for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Activation of the NRF2 transcription factor shows promise as a potential treatment approach for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition associated with oxidative stress and liver damage. By screening FDA-approved drugs, researchers identified six compounds that enhanced NRF2 activity and demonstrated protective effects against oxidative stress and lipid accumulation.

3 Jul 2023

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Research investigates the effects of SIRT1 activation through resveratrol supplementation and energy restriction on vascular function in adults. The study reveals that both interventions increase circulating SIRT1, reduce sympathetic activity, and have positive impacts on vascular reactivity, indicating potential benefits for vascular health.

3 Jul 2023

Korean researchers develop hydrogel that could revolutionize treatment for female infertility

The Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service revealed that over the last year, more than 370,000 Koreans sought medical help for infertility or difficulties in conceiving.

3 Jul 2023

Research reveals how cells carry out the controlled release of mucins and insulin

Researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have published a study in the journal Nature Communications that reveals how cells carry out the controlled release of mucins and insulin, two crucial proteins for human health.

3 Jul 2023

Cutting-edge research: machine learning identifies early predictors of type 1 diabetes

Scientists utilized plasma protein proteomics to identify proteins associated with the onset of type 1 diabetes.

3 Jul 2023

New study: vegetarian vs. non-vegetarian diets in the battle against cardiometabolic diseases

Researchers conducted a comprehensive review to compare the impacts of vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets on the outcomes of major cardiometabolic and other non-communicable diseases.

3 Jul 2023

DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

Researchers evaluate the effects of the ketogenic diet and DASH diet on serological uric acid levels.

2 Jul 2023

A new law is supposed to protect pregnant workers — but what if we don’t know how?

Vanessa Langness had always been a bit worried about the chemicals she worked with as a biomedical researcher, but when she got pregnant in October, her concerns grew.

30 Jun 2023

Higher lean muscle mass may offer protection against Alzheimer's disease

High levels of lean muscle might protect against Alzheimer's disease, suggests a large study published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

29 Jun 2023

WHO to declare artificial sweetener aspartame as possible carcinogen

The World Health Organization recently indicated that aspartame will likely be declared a “possible carcinogen to humans.”

29 Jun 2023

Water fasting's metabolic benefits may be short-lived

Water fasts -; where people consume nothing but water for several days -; might help you lose weight, but it's unclear how long you'll keep it off, according to research from the University of Illinois Chicago.

29 Jun 2023

Scientists identify altered proteins that predict islet autoimmunity

Scientists have taken an important step forward in predicting who will develop Type 1 diabetes months before symptoms appear.

29 Jun 2023

The protective effects of extra virgin olive oil on disease risk factors

Researchers conducted a systematic review to consolidate recent evidence on the preventive benefits of extra virgin olive oil on disease risk factors.

29 Jun 2023

Study reveals oral Semaglutide 50 mg as promising treatment for obesity in adults: the Lancet report

Researchers performed a phase III randomized clinical trial (RCT).

29 Jun 2023

Study provides a comprehensive summary of benefits of exercise for people with Type 2 diabetes

An analysis on the positive effects of exercise on blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes shows that while all exercise helps, certain activities – and their timing – are extremely good for people's health.

28 Jun 2023

BMI cutoff for shoulder replacement surgery could lead to health disparities, MUSC surgeon warns

In June, the American Medical Association announced a new policy that encourages physicians not to focus solely on body mass index, or BMI, as a determinant of weight and health.

28 Jun 2023

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Fit to beat diabetes: mendelian randomization study confirms the power of exercise

Scientists identify blood proteins that may predict Type 1 diabetes

Growth factor study reveals potential breakthrough in obesity management

Was there a change in the incidence of diabetes in children and adolescents after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic?

CRISPR/Cas9-based screening identifies potential therapies for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Korean researchers develop hydrogel that could revolutionize treatment for female infertility

Research reveals how cells carry out the controlled release of mucins and insulin

Cutting-edge research: machine learning identifies early predictors of type 1 diabetes

New study: vegetarian vs. non-vegetarian diets in the battle against cardiometabolic diseases

DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

A new law is supposed to protect pregnant workers — but what if we don’t know how?

Higher lean muscle mass may offer protection against Alzheimer's disease

WHO to declare artificial sweetener aspartame as possible carcinogen

Water fasting's metabolic benefits may be short-lived

Scientists identify altered proteins that predict islet autoimmunity

The protective effects of extra virgin olive oil on disease risk factors

Study reveals oral Semaglutide 50 mg as promising treatment for obesity in adults: the Lancet report

Study provides a comprehensive summary of benefits of exercise for people with Type 2 diabetes

BMI cutoff for shoulder replacement surgery could lead to health disparities, MUSC surgeon warns

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