September 3, 2024 by University of Geneva Pancreatic islets from adult mice. On the left, islet composed of different types of endocrine cells. Right: pancreatic islet composed solely of beta cells. Credit: Laboratoire Pedro Herrera – UNIGEOur glycemic balance is based on the ability of the pancreatic beta cells to detect glucose and secrete insulin...
by Salk Institute Insulin and FGF1 both regulate blood sugar levels using independent pathways. Credit: Salk Institute The discovery of insulin 100 years ago opened a door that would lead to life and hope for millions of people with diabetes. Ever since then, insulin, produced in the pancreas, has been considered the primary means of...
MINNEAPOLIS – Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke. But a new study finds for people with diabetes who have a stroke, there may be an ideal target blood sugar range to lower the risk of different types of vascular diseases like a stroke or...
Mmmm, cheese – a food as nutritious as it is delicious. Or is it? On the one hand, cheese is an excellent source of minerals like calcium and magnesium, vitamins A, B2 and B12, not to mention being a complete protein. On the other hand, cheese is also a significant source of saturated fat and sodium in our diets. To lower...
by Uppsala University Many diabetes patients do not only have problems with their insulin, but also with the release of the hormone glucagon. Researchers at Uppsala University have now discovered a regulation mechanism which could provide an opportunity to improve blood glucose control in these patients. The research is published in the journal Diabetologia. The hormone glucagon, which is released from alpha cells in the...
When a person has diabetes, either their body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot use the insulin correctly, so glucose accumulates in the blood. High levels of blood glucose can cause a range of symptoms, from exhaustion to heart disease. One way to control blood sugar is to eat a healthful diet. Generally,...
Around seven million people in the UK are thought to have pre-diabetes Furthermore, some 10 per cent will go on to develop full-blown type 2 diabetes Australian product Re-Timer, worn for an hour each day, could regulate sugar High-tech goggles that emit bright light into the eyes could stop people from developing type 2 diabetes....
First-of-its-kind, personalized glucose forecasting tool may make meal planning simpler for type 2 diabetes patients Columbia University researchers have developed a personalized algorithm that predicts the impact of particular foods on an individual’s blood sugar levels. The algorithm has been integrated into an app, Glucoracle, that will allow individuals with type 2 diabetes to keep...
