How Migraines Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes
People who get migraines are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, while some people who develop diabetes become less prone to migraines. Today, scientists…
Insulin
Scientists Help Solve Insulin Puzzle – Could Enhance Treatments for Diabetes and Cancer
Researchers have identified a cell communication pathway that controls cell growth and survival, and the finding could eventually help to develop treatments for diseases such…
New Ultrafast Insulin for Faster Management of Blood Sugar in Diabetes
A new, ultra-rapid formulation of insulin reached peak activity in pigs with diabetes about twice as fast as a commercially available option, according to new…
Researchers Develop a New Ultrafast Insulin for Management of Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers at Stanford University are developing a new insulin formulation that begins to take effect almost immediately upon injection, potentially working four times as fast…
New Microneedle Capsule Can Orally Deliver Drugs That Usually Have to Be Injected
Coated pill carries microneedles that deliver insulin and other drugs to the lining of the small intestine. Many drugs, especially those made of proteins, cannot…
Engineered Insulin Stays in Bloodstream, Offers Better Diabetes Control
Engineers from MIT have developed insulin that can circulate in the bloodstream for hours, responding rapidly to changes in blood-sugar levels. For patients with diabetes,…
Radio-Wave Heated Nanoparticles Trigger Insulin Production in Mice
Researchers have been able to remotely activate genes inside mice, proving the concept that one day, there will be medical procedures in which patients’ genes…