DeFronzo Dethrones ADA Protocol for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. DeFronzo amazed an audience of more than 6,000 with the science behind his recommendations for dramatically changing current practice guidelines for type 2 diabetes during the Banting Lecture at the 68th Annual Scientific Sessions of the ADA in San Francisco, California. He nicely recapped the ‘triumvirate’ triad of type 2 diabetes, with beta cell failure (pancreas isn’t able to make enough insulin), increased liver production of glucose, and decreased glucose uptake from muscles. These... read more

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6 more diabetes genes identified

U.S. and European scientists have found six more genes that make people more susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes, in a study they say may help prevent and treat the chronic condition.

The finding extends the total number of genes linked to the disease to 16 and provides clues to how the biological mechanisms that control blood sugar levels go awry when people get type 2 diabetes, the researchers said.

"None of the genes we... read more

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Sanford Health Seeks Cure For Type 1 Diabetes

Sanford Health leaders announced the focus of the Sanford Project is curing type 1 diabetes via the body's natural ability to regenerate beta cells. Identified as the attack on one of the greatest health concerns of our time, Sanford Health is dedicating health research resources to cure type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes.

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6 more diabetes genes identified

LONDON - U.S. and European scientists have found six more genes that make people more susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes, in a study they say may help prevent and treat the chronic condition.

The finding extends the total number of genes linked to the disease to 16 and provides clues to how the biological mechanisms that control blood sugar levels go awry when people get type 2 diabetes, the researchers said.

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American Diabetes Association Urges Congress To Increase Essential Funding For Research & Prevention

The American Diabetes Association (ADA), applauded Chairman Edward M. Kennedy, and the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Labor, Education, and Pension, for holding a hearing on, "The Broken Pipeline: Losing Opportunities in the Life Sciences." Appearing before the Committee was Dana Lewis, a young woman from Huntsville, Alabama, who battles type-1 diabetes.

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