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By Mary Ann Liebert
When blood sugar levels in diabetes are poorly controlled, patients tend to have more complications such as depression and other mood disturbances, including anxiety and anger, and a lower overall quality of life. A better understanding of the relationship between… Read More
Article: "Exercising tips for diabetes"
By Marianne Tetlow
Exercise is great for anyone, right? If you have diabetes it can be a balancing act to coordinate, blood glucose levels (BG), medication, diet, cardiovascular exercise and strength training. Here are some tips to having a productive and safe workout… Read More
Article: "Molecular switch to offer target for new diabetes therapies"
Researchers at Salk Institute have found a molecular switch that controls liver glucose production. This research may show a new avenue for treating insulin resistant type-2 diabetes. According to the scientists, these two molecules when controlled could potentially offer an… Read More
Article: "Heart failure patients with diabetes may benefit from high glucose levels"
Lowering glucose levels for people with diabetes is normally critical to improving health outcomes. But for diabetes patients with heart failure, that might not always be the case, say UCLA researchers. A new study found that for advanced heart failure… Read More
Article: "Fat cells protect our body against diabetes"
Researchers have shed light on how fat cells protect the body against diabetes – the finding that may lead to a new therapeutic strategy for preventing and treating type 2 diabetes and obesity-related metabolic diseases. In the last decade, several… Read More
Article: “New approach to treating type I diabetes? Columbia scientists transform gut cells into insulin factories”
(NEW YORK, NY) – A study by Columbia researchers suggests that cells in the patient’s intestine could be coaxed into making insulin, circumventing the need for a stem cell transplant. Until now, stem cell transplants have been seen by many… Read More
Article: “Gene knockout prompts gut cells to take over insulin production in diabetes”
Researchers have demonstrated that knocking out one gene in gut progenitor cells prompts them to differentiate into fully functional insulin-producing cells that can secrete insulin in response to changing blood glucose levels and maintain glucose homeostasis in diabetic mice. A… Read More
News: "Allscripts and MyCareTeam Launch Integrated Diabetes Management Solution"
New “App” engages patients to improve quality of care for diabetes, one of the most common, costly and preventable chronic conditions in the US Empowers patients to securely share blood glucose readings, vitals, caloric intake and exercise information with care… Read More
Article: "Diabetic Alert Dogs Can Sniff Out Health Problems"
Kristen Farmer and Kimberly Eagle know all too well the physical and emotional pressures that accompany the caregiving required with having a child with type 1 diabetes. The endless monitoring of blood sugar levels continues even at night, so caregivers… Read More
Spotlight on Research: Dr. Margaret Powers
Margaret (Maggie) Powers, Ph.D., RD, CDE, is a Research Scientist at the International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet Health Services. Her Ph.D. focused on performance improvement and the integration of clinical guidelines into health systems. Dr. Powers is pioneering work… Read More
