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Suspected Cause of Type 1 Diabetes Caught 'Red-Handed' For the First Time

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:20:06 -0500

May 12, 2008 (EurekAlert) - Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis working with diabetic mice have examined in unprecedented detail the immune cells long thought to be responsible for type 1 diabetes.

Study Documents Obesity and its Association With Heart Risk

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:20:41 -0500

May 9, 2008 (Newswise) — Obesity rates appear high in most but not all ethnic groups in the United States, and extra weight is associated with cardiovascular risk factors and markers of sub-clinical heart disease, according to a report in the May 12 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

How Slow Growth as a Fetus Can Cause Diabetes as an Adult

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:49:39 -0500

May 8, 2008 (EurekAlert) - Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), which results in a baby having a low weight at birth, has been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes in adulthood. It has been suggested that this is because the expression of key genes is altered during fetal development and that this affects disease susceptibility later in life. Evidence to support this hypothesis and indicating that the changes in gene expression might be permanent has now been provided by Rebecca Simmons and colleagues, at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, using a rat model of IUGR.

New Report: Arthritis is a Potential Barrier to Physical Activity For Adults With Diabetes

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:43:27 -0500

May 8, 2008 (EurekAlert) - People with diagnosed diabetes are nearly twice as likely to have arthritis, and the inactivity caused by arthritis hinders the successful management of both diseases, according to a new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is one of the first studies of its kind to look at the relationship between arthritis and diabetes and the outcomes associated with physical activity.

Governor Paterson Announces Nearly $109 Million In New Stem Cell Research Funding

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:22:11 -0500

May 8, 2008 (Press Release) - Governor David A. Paterson today announced that nearly $109 million in new state funding is being made available to support stem cell research initiatives in New York. The nearly $109 million represents the second round of available funding from the state’s 11-year, $600 million stem cell research initiative that was approved as part of last year’s state budget.

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Endorses National Diabetes Goal

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:04:15 -0500

May 7, 2008 (AACE Newsroom) - The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) today announced its support for the National Diabetes Goal. The Goal is to help 45% of all Americans at risk for type 2 diabetes know their blood glucose levels and understand what actions to take, by the year 2015.

Not All Fat Created Equal

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:48:37 -0500

May 6, 2008 (EurekAlert) - It has long been known that type 2 diabetes is linked to obesity, particularly fat inside the belly. Now, researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have found that fat from other areas of the body can actually reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity.

Blocked Brain Enzyme Decreases Appetite and Promotes Weight Loss

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:46:04 -0500

May 6, 2008 (EurekAlert) - Imagine being able to tone down appetite and promote weight loss, while improving the body’s ability to handle blood sugar levels.

That’s just what Tony Means, PhD, and his team at the Duke University Medical Center were able to do when they blocked a brain enzyme, CaMKK2, in mice.

DiaMedica Completes Enrollment in Phase II Clinical Trial for DM-83

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:59:45 -0500

May 5, 2008 (Marketwire) - DiaMedica Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DMA), a drug discovery and development company focused on novel treatments for Type 2 diabetes, today announces that it has enrolled the final patient in the phase II proof of concept clinical trial of DM-83.

Moran Eye Center Researchers Find Gene Linked To Severe Diabetic Eye And Kidney Diseases

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:54:04 -0500

May 5, 2008 (EurekAlert) - Researchers at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah and collaborative institutions have identified a gene called erythropoietin (EPO) that contributes to increased risk of severe diabetic eye and kidney diseases, called retinopathy and nephropathy.

Genetic Breakthrough Explains Dangerously High Blood Glucose Levels

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:53:43 -0500

May 1, 2008 (EurekAlert) - Canadian, French and British researchers have identified a DNA sequence that controls the variability of blood glucose levels in people. This is a potentially significant discovery because high blood glucose levels in otherwise healthy people often are indications of heart disease and higher mortality rates. The results will be published May 1 in the online version of the journal Science.

Studies Test New Approaches to Islet Transplantation

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:39:02 -0500

May 1, 2008 (NIH) - Researchers from 11 medical centers in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Norway have begun testing new approaches to transplanting clusters of insulin-producing islets in adults with difficult-to-control type 1 diabetes. The clinical studies, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will determine whether changes to current methods of islet transplantation lead to improved, long-lasting control of blood glucose with fewer side effects.

Understanding Red Wine’s Potential Benefit for Diabetes

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:28:25 -0500

April 30, 2008 (Newswise) — New research suggests that resveratrol, a chemical commonly found in red wine, has the ability to lower blood sugar levels, but might have certain untoward side effects. This research will be presented at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 17th Annual Meeting & Clinical Congress by Kimberly Martin, MD, and mentor, Dr. F. Ismail-Beigi, on Friday, May 16th, at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando.

Studies of Diet Offer Little Insight to Preventing Pregnancy-Related Diabetes

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:30:20 -0500

April 29, 2009 (Newswise) — Many health care professionals suspect that a low glycemic diet may play a significant role in controlling pregnancy-related diabetes, but a recent review of evidence evaluating the effects of diet proved inconclusive.

Researchers Important Markers Of High Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:30:58 -0500

April 25, 2008 (EurekAlert) - Doctors are aware of a range of risk factors, mostly related to the patients’ family history, overweight, and lifestyle, that contribute to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Now researchers at the University of Warwick have found markers that indicate endothelial dysfunction (changes in the cells which line the blood vessels) and sub-clinical systemic inflammation can also help identify a far greater number of people at high risk for future development of type 2 diabetes.