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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
Dr. Betsy Seaquist Received the Learn Award from the American Diabetes Association
Congratulations to Dr. Betsy Seaquist! On Saturday, May 5, Dr. Seaquist was awarded the Learn Award at the Annual American Diabetes Association (ADA) Gala, “I Raise My Hand to Stop Diabetes.” Dr. Seaquist received the Learn Award for her dedication… Read More
Spotlight on Grantees: Continuous Glucose Monitor could improve diabetes treatment
A few weeks ago, we gave you an inside look at the research and researchers behind the anti-obesity drug project, one of three research projects we supported through the more than $1.8 million in grants that we awarded in December.… Read More
Article: "Queen's grad applies learning to diabetes battle"
By Holly Tousignant
Just a few years ago, diabetes played no role in Lane Desborough’s life. An alumnus of Queen’s University’s graduate engineering program, Desborough was putting his degree to use as an engineer in the energy field, working for companies like Honeywell… 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
Article: "Diabetes link to low testosterone levels in men"
Men with low levels of testosterone could be at greater risk of developing diabetes, a study has suggested. Edinburgh University researchers found low testosterone levels are linked to a resistance to insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Testosterone… Read More
Article: "Why underweight babies become obese: Study says disrupted hypothalamus is to blame"
It seems improbable that a baby born underweight would be prone to obesity, but it is well documented that these children tend to put on weight in youth if they’re allowed free access to calories. Now, researchers believe they understand… 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: "Obesity-linked diabetes in children resists treatment"
By Denise Grady
Obesity and the form of diabetes linked to it are taking an even worse toll on America’s youths than medical experts had realized. As obesity rates in children have climbed, so has the incidence of Type 2 diabetes, and a… Read More
Article: "Improving mood, blood sugar in diabetes with naturopathic care"
By Petra Rattue
About 26 million Americans suffer from type 2 diabetes. A study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has now revealed that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), in adjunction to conventional medicine, holds various positive benefits for people with type 2… Read More
