An improved stem cell method produces functional insulin cells that reverse diabetes in mice. Scientists…
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Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, essential for regulating blood glucose levels. It facilitates the uptake of glucose by cells from the blood, providing them with energy or storing it as fat for future use. Insulin production and activity are crucial for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. In people with diabetes, the body either does not produce enough insulin (Type 1 diabetes) or is unable to use insulin effectively (Type 2 diabetes), leading to elevated blood glucose levels that can cause various health complications over time. Treatment for diabetes often involves administering insulin through injections or an insulin pump to help manage blood sugar levels. Additionally, synthetic and analog forms of insulin have been developed to mimic natural insulin’s effects more closely and improve the ease and efficacy of treatment.
Metformin, a long-standing treatment for type 2 diabetes, may work in an unexpected way. Metformin…
A new peptide-based drug-delivery strategy may bring scientists closer to an oral form of insulin.…
Researchers have identified a potential new way to assess metabolic health using saliva instead of…
A clinical trial has found that a widely used and affordable type 2 diabetes medication…
A growing body of research suggests the brain plays a central role in diabetic ketoacidosis,…
Resistance training improves insulin sensitivity more effectively than endurance exercise in diabetes models. Running is…
Eating less may rewire aging muscles in surprisingly different ways for males and females. A…
A new study suggests that one of the most common diabetes treatments may speed type…
A little-known gene turns out to be vital for insulin production in the earliest stages…
An international group of scientists led by Professor Marc-Emmanuel Dumas at Imperial College London &…
Scientists have discovered that human stomach cells can be genetically reprogrammed to act like pancreatic…
A new study reveals that a low-fat vegan diet, even without restricting calories or carbohydrates,…
Scientists discover alternative cellular process for producing heat that may enhance metabolic health. Researchers at…
A plant extract altered muscle metabolism in guinea pigs, improving glucose-related processes. Green tea has…
Scientists found that metformin acts in the brain through Rap1 to control blood sugar. This…
Twin data reveal late meals disrupt glucose metabolism and circadian timing. Genetic and lifestyle factors…
The new implant contains a reservoir of glucagon that sits beneath the skin and can…