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Injectable Nanogel Can Monitor Blood-Sugar Levels And Secrete Insulin When Needed
Injectable nanoparticles developed at MIT may someday eliminate the need for patients with Type 1 diabetes to constantly monitor their blood-sugar levels and inject themselves with insulin.
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Risk interaction of obesity, insulin resistance and hormone-sensitive ...
Hormone sensitive lipase promoter polymorphism has been found to be involved in hepatic steatosis, obesity, diabetes and dyslipidemia.
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Insulinoma is often thought of as the opposite of diabetes. Tiny "islet tumors" in the pancreas cause it to create too much insulin which causes a drastic drop in blood sugar.
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Diabetes service dog saves the day and night for Fort Worth teen
Growing up with Type 1 diabetes has not been easy for Delaney Alves, a 2012 graduate of Timber Creek High School Diagnosed at age 2, his daily routine consists of checking blood sugar levels, counting carbohydrates and getting insulin shots.
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Tredyffrin Engineer Plans Long Ride for Diabetes Research
Berwyn resident Stephen Burgo has been riding his bike a lot lately. His rides are getting progressively longer-30 miles, 40, 50-as he gears up for the big one on July 17.
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Fresh evidence challenges 'Angel of Death' nurse Colin Norris's conviction
Colin Norris was convicted in March 2008 over the deaths of five women and told he must serve a minimum of 30 years.
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Oramed Sweeps Past Worldwide Giants With The First Trial Of Orally Delivered Insulin
A hallmark disease of an overweight, desk bound nation, diabetes instigates a staggering economic burden on our healthcare system where total costs, including hospital inpatient care, doctor visits, medication, and reduced or lost productivity have been estimated at $245 billion in 2012, a 41% increase in the last five years.
Paramedic Matt completes double marathon challenge
A PARAMEDIC has successfully completed his challenge of running two marathons in eight days in honour of an Endon schoolboy.
Longer Longmont to hold fundraising race alternative to Bolder Boulder
This is the second year of the Longer Longmont race. Last year, according to its founder Leah Davis, it was put together quickly as an alternative to running the Bolder Boulder as she didn't want to pay the pricey enrollment fee and deal with parking or taking a bus to Boulder.
Dr Zanariah Hussein... Knowing that early detection of symptoms can significantly reduce the risk of developing complications from diabetes, it is important to provide diabetes prevention education initiatives.
Marijuana Use Linked to Better Diabetes Stats
If there's one enduring thing associated with marijuana use, it's the phenomenon referred to as "the munchies." In fact, this was the first real medical use approved for cannabis - the drug could be used to fight appetite suppression in those made nauseous from chemotherapy.
Nanotechnology Could Help Fight Diabetes, Scientists Say
According to an article in the journal ACS Nano , injectable nanoparticles developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may someday eliminate the need for patients with type 1 diabetes to constantly monitor their blood-sugar levels and inject themselves with insulin.
Why MannKind's Afrezza Will Succeed Where Pfizer Failed
According to the American Diabetes Association, over 25 million people in the US alone have diabetes and the numbers keep on growing.
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Sherri Shepherd's Diabetes Weight Loss Secrets And How The Disease Saved Her Life
"If you had told me a few years ago that I'd be liking kale, I'd have laughed you out of the room," said the actress and co-host of The View in an extensive interview with US News and World Report .
Pelham man biking against diabetes in the 'Tour de Cure'
Avid cyclist Paul Dadak has taken many long training and recreational bike rides in his life, but none have borne more personal meaning for him than the annual 100-kilometer, or 62-mile, "Tour de Cure: North Shore," which starts and finishes Sunday morning at the Topsfield Fairgrounds.
Are grains and yoghurt healthy?
In the Sunday Nation of May 12 we read that nutritionist Tara Conrad will advise parents on healthy eating for children.
Nanogel To Manage Type 1 Diabetes
An extended insulin-release system comprising an injectable gel of nanoparticles may one day help patients with type 1 diabetes manage their condition without having constantly to test their blood-sugar and inject themselves with insulin.
DNA variant affects diabetes risk and treatment response
A DNA variant near a digestive enzyme does not only affect risk of developing diabetes but also affects the response to treatment, an international consortium of researchers including the University of Dundee has found.
Sugar substitutes for diabetics provide a sweet relief
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Monitoring glucose levels in the blood to ensure they are at an acceptable level is a vital task in a diabetic's life.