CloseCategory: Diabetes Research News
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Incredibly Grateful For The Funding We Received
“Thanks to the Diabetes Research Connection, I was able to undertake my investigation, ‘Can we engineer a patient’s immune cells to stop the autoimmune attack that causes type 1 diabetes?’ […]
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Examining Pancreatic Beta Cell Regeneration Processes
Researchers often use cell cultures and tissue slices to study the function and processes of various cells. One of the challenges of this approach, however, is the viability of these […]
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Could Insulin Management be Controlled with an App?
Determining the appropriate amount of insulin to administer in response to drops in blood sugar can be challenging, but it is something that individuals with type 1 diabetes must do […]
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Could Advancements in Gene Editing Reverse Type 1 Diabetes?
Gene therapy is not a new approach when it comes to treating type 1 diabetes. Scientists have been experimenting with many different options in order to stimulate the body to […]
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Exploring the Impact of Type 1 Diabetes on COVID-19
For the past several months, the world has been struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19 and effectively treat patients diagnosed with this disease. It is a new strain of […]
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Taking Steps to Prevent Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
There are many complications that can occur with type 1 diabetes, but one of the most serious is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). When the body does not produce (or have) enough […]
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Managing Blood Sugar During Exercise with Long-Acting Insulin
Engaging in regular physical activity is good for overall health. It helps with weight management, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, blood sugar, and more. Individuals with type 1 diabetes may find […]
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Could Benefits of Early Screening for Type 1 Diabetes Outweigh Costs?
Advances in science have improved the ability to identify warning signs for type 1 diabetes (T1D) early on. For instance, scientists can detect the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells before […]
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Study Affirms Safety and Effectiveness of U.S. Insulin Products
When an individual with type 1 diabetes (T1D) administers insulin to control their blood sugar levels, they want to feel confident that no matter what U.S. retail pharmacy they purchased […]
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Combination Therapy May Help Improve Blood Sugar Management
Maintaining stable blood sugar levels and minimizing complications is a constant challenge for many individuals living with type 1 diabetes. They must always be alert to whether their blood sugar […]
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Glucose-Sensing Neurons Work Together to Manage Blood Sugar
Whereas insulin is necessary to combat high blood glucose levels, a different hormone is necessary to manage low ones: glucagon. This hormone helps to regulate glucose production and absorption bringing […]
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Targeting the Effects of Specific Drugs on Pancreatic Islets
The production of insulin and glucagon used to regulate blood sugar levels come from pancreatic islet cells. In individuals with type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys […]
