CloseCategory: Diabetes Research News
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Improved Blood Flow in Pancreatic Islet Cells May Help Treat Diabetes
Pancreatic islet cells play an essential role in managing blood glucose levels. These are the cells that produce insulin and control blood sugar. However, they require strong blood vessels and […]
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Bystander T Cells May Play A More Active Role in Managing Type 1 Diabetes
There are many types of cells that all play a different role in how the body works. Some of these cell functions are very well known, while others are still […]
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Breaking Down the Prevalence of Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes affects people of all ages and races throughout the United States, but just how many people are impacted? According to a self-report study of 33,028 adults with a response […]
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Are Artificial Pancreas Systems Effective in Treating Type 1 Diabetes?
There are many options available for treating type 1 diabetes from regular finger pricks and injections of insulin to continuous glucose monitoring systems to artificial pancreases and more. However, each […]
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Viruses May Cause T1D and Other Autoimmune Diseases
Viruses are the cause of many health conditions and affect the body in different ways. As scientists learn more about these viruses, they can develop targeted strategies for preventing and […]
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Oxygen Supply May be Key in Supporting Islet Transplantation
One of the strategies scientists have focused on in the treatment of type 1 diabetes is transplanting healthy islet cells into the body to naturally produce insulin and manage blood […]
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National Tell A Story Day: A Founder’s Story
At the age of six, I knew something wasn’t quite right. I didn’t have the same energy as all the other kids did that I played with. My mom took […]
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Could Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Benefit from Medical Alert Systems?
Patients living with type 1 diabetes do a whole lot of balancing. Aside from having to always keep their blood sugar and insulin levels in check, they also need to make sure […]
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What You Need to Know About Hypoglycemia Unawareness
Many people are aware of warning signs that their blood sugar is too low. They experience sweating, shakiness, hunger, or dizziness. They may also feel confused, sleepy, or weak. As […]
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Examining the Impact of Adding SGLT2 Inhibitors to T1D Treatment
For individuals living with type 1 diabetes, every day consists of checking their blood glucose levels, monitoring what they eat, and taking the appropriate amount of insulin to keep their […]
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Could Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring Reduce Incidences of Hypoglycemia?
Managing type 1 diabetes can be tricky. Many people rely on self-monitoring throughout the day by periodically testing their blood sugar and administering the proper dose of insulin as needed. […]
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Key Control Factor in Regulating Blood Glucose Level Identified
Despite years of research, type 1 diabetes remains a complex disease without a definitive cure. However, researchers continue to make new discoveries in how the disease develops and impacts the […]
