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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.

FDA clearance of BU-developed bionic pancreas brings new hope for Americans with type 1 diabetes

A bionic pancreas-;a wearable, pocket-sized, automated insulin delivery device-;that was first developed in a Boston University lab has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The iLet Bionic Pancreas is now commercially available, bringing fresh hope to the almost two million Americans with type 1 diabetes.

23 May 2023

Advances in automated insulin delivery systems reduce disease management burden for patients with diabetes

Type 1 diabetes affects 46.3 million people worldwide, and the number of people affected increases by about 3% each year.

23 May 2023

Tirzepatide improves body composition across a range of adult age groups, study shows

A new analysis of SURMOUNT-1, the first Phase 3 study of tirzepatide in adults for chronic weight management shows that tirzepatide improves body composition across a range of adult age groups.

19 May 2023

Are US prescription drug prices 10 times those of other nations? Only sometimes

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), whether in Congress or as a presidential candidate, has always taken strong positions against the high cost of prescription drugs.

19 May 2023

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

Researchers investigated the effect of daily consumption of mixed nuts on cardiovascular disease biomarkers in overweight and obese adults.

18 May 2023

Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

Long-term ketogenic diet shows improved survival rates in cancer patients, with a significantly better overall survival for those following the diet for ≥12 months. Promising results for cancer therapy.

18 May 2023

Researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 directly infects hepatocytes that cause hyperglycemia

Researchers investigate whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused hyperglycemia.

18 May 2023

Magnetic stimulation therapy can help reduce the debilitating symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis

Magnetic stimulation of a group of nerves key to how our gut and brain communicate may help correct the conversation that goes awry in painful, debilitating diabetic gastroparesis, researchers say.

16 May 2023

Evaluating the effect of resveratrol-enriched bread in preventing early type 2 diabetes cardiomyopathy in vivo

Researchers examined the effects of resveratrol-enriched bread on a diabetes model.

11 May 2023

What is the association between obesity and insulin resistance in youth and its production of colon-derived acetate, gut-derived hormone secretion, and adipose tissue lipolysis?

Researchers assessed whether insulin resistance and adiposity in youth were linked to the fermentation of dietary fibers.

11 May 2023

PBMs, the brokers who control drug prices, finally get Washington’s attention

For two decades, patients and physicians eagerly awaited a lower-cost version of the world's bestselling drug, Humira, while its maker, AbbVie, fought off potential competitors by building a wall of more than 250 patents around it.

11 May 2023

Cardiovascular risk reduction in type 2 diabetes: Study urges better use of life-saving therapies

Researchers explore the efficacy of current approaches to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes.

10 May 2023

Rising tide of chronic disease can be traced to impaired salugenesis, incomplete healing

In medicine and science, the term "pathogenesis" describes the origin and development of disease. There is not, however, a broadly accepted term to describe the other half of the equation: the process of healing and recovery.

10 May 2023

Experts urge increased attention to the threat of climate change and pollution on children's health

Study explores the impact of climate change and environmental chemicals on children's health.

9 May 2023

Study shows strong association between mastication and blood glucose levels among T2D patients

If you're a health care provider treating people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D), University at Buffalo researcher Mehmet A. Eskan has this suggestion for you: check your patients' teeth.

8 May 2023

Ketogenic diet: A metabolic makeover boosting immunity and battling inflammation

A recent study discusses alterations in the human metabolic fingerprint associated with the keto diet.

8 May 2023

GlyNAC supplementation plays beneficial role in promoting brain health and cognitive function in aging

As people get older, they aspire to live healthy lives as free as possible from the natural decline of cognitive abilities that occurs with aging.

5 May 2023

High-dose drug for erectile dysfunction improves long-term blood sugar levels in diabetes patients

A small group of patients with type 2 diabetes significantly improved their long-term blood sugar levels when treated with high-dose tadalafil, a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction.

5 May 2023

Diet's powerful impact: How gut microbes shape health and battle disease

Research paper discusses the relationship between gut microbiota, diet, and health. It highlights the importance of dietary complex carbohydrates and the potential negative effects of diets high in animal protein and fat on the composition of the microbiota and their metabolic outputs.

4 May 2023

What is the effect of maternal fish oil supplementation in overweight or obese mothers on infant body composition and metabolism?

Researchers examined the effects of fish oil supplementation on pregnant and postpartum women who are overweight or obese.

4 May 2023

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FDA clearance of BU-developed bionic pancreas brings new hope for Americans with type 1 diabetes

Advances in automated insulin delivery systems reduce disease management burden for patients with diabetes

Tirzepatide improves body composition across a range of adult age groups, study shows

Are US prescription drug prices 10 times those of other nations? Only sometimes

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

Researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 directly infects hepatocytes that cause hyperglycemia

Magnetic stimulation therapy can help reduce the debilitating symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis

Evaluating the effect of resveratrol-enriched bread in preventing early type 2 diabetes cardiomyopathy in vivo

What is the association between obesity and insulin resistance in youth and its production of colon-derived acetate, gut-derived hormone secretion, and adipose tissue lipolysis?

PBMs, the brokers who control drug prices, finally get Washington’s attention

Cardiovascular risk reduction in type 2 diabetes: Study urges better use of life-saving therapies

Rising tide of chronic disease can be traced to impaired salugenesis, incomplete healing

Experts urge increased attention to the threat of climate change and pollution on children's health

Study shows strong association between mastication and blood glucose levels among T2D patients

Ketogenic diet: A metabolic makeover boosting immunity and battling inflammation

GlyNAC supplementation plays beneficial role in promoting brain health and cognitive function in aging

High-dose drug for erectile dysfunction improves long-term blood sugar levels in diabetes patients

Diet's powerful impact: How gut microbes shape health and battle disease

What is the effect of maternal fish oil supplementation in overweight or obese mothers on infant body composition and metabolism?

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