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With nearly 26 million Americans, more than 8 percentof the population, diagnosed with diabetes, finding a cure is a large and very expensive task. That’s why fundraisers like the American Diabetes Association’s Tour De Cure in Rochester this weekend are… Read More
Article: "New push to treat the other diabetes"
By Laura Landro
With Rise in Type 1 In Adults and Kids, Researchers Aim To Detect, Control Early There is currently no way to prevent or cure Type 1 diabetes, a disease that has been hitting a growing number of children and adults.… Read More
Diabetes Research Saves Lives: Mother Speaks Out (video)
Ann Strader of Lakeville, Minnesota is the mother of two twin boys who have both been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Her sons were diagnosed with the disease when they were only two years old. Watch the video below to… Read More
Spotlight on 2011 Grantees: Anti-Obesity Drug Project
In December, we shared with you the news about the three grant programs we awarded more than $1.8 million in funding to advance work on an artificial pancreas, develop anti-obesity drugs and explore immune-based diabetes treatments. Now, by sharing a… Read More
Article: “Gastric bypass surgery helps MN couple ditch diabetes”
A pair of new studies got the skinny on gastric bypass surgery and say it can do much more than just help you lose weight and improve your looks, and one Minnesota couple that conquered diabetes is living proof that… Read More
Are you a fan of Decade of Discovery on Facebook?
We are excited to announce several new additions to the Decade of Discovery Facebook page! Decade of Discovery has officially switched its Facebook page to the Timeline format. As part of the switch, we’ve added a new cover photo and… Read More
Article: "Doctors hoping surgery can cure diabetes"
HOUSTON (KTRK) — Type 2 diabetes is a difficult medical problem and the numbers of people dealing with it are growing. But what if you could cure diabetes? Some Houston surgeons say they may be able to cure diabetes with… Read More
Article: "Curing Diabetes: How Type 2 Became an Accepted Lifestyle"
Chuck Lynch figured that after being diagnosed with type 2 (adult onset) diabetes, he was destined for a life of daily finger sticks and medication to keep the glucose level in his blood at a normal level. Everything he’d heard… Read More
Media Highlights Diabetes and Decade of Discovery
It was a big week for diabetes in the news! In case you missed some of the reporting or want to revisit the stories, here is a recap of the week’s coverage: Paula Deen announces she has Type 2 diabetes.… Read More
Decade of Discovery: An Ambitious Goal to Optimally Treat and Ultimately Cure Diabetes
Announced in October 2010, the Decade of Discovery is a major medical initiative with the goal to prevent, optimally treat and ultimately cure Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Building on the research strengths of the Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and… Read More
