Archive for the 'IDDM' Category

Genetic factors associated with type 2 diabetes and low birth weight

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Latest study done by Johasson’s group reveals that genetic makeup is the main reason behind both the low birth weight and the propensity to develop type 2 diabetes.

Insulin producing beta cells a better alternative to organ transplant

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Now there is a new hope for type 1 diabetics as the researchers of Tel Aviv University has developed a new cure which is based on beta cell therapy. This beta cell therapy involves the formation of insulin producing beta cells from human tissue outside the human body and then injecting the same cells in [...]

Research indicates autoimmune attack on the pancreas can lead to type 1 diabetes

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

In a major research of its kind, the Stanford University researchers have found that the type 1 diabetes (IDDM) is the result of the autoimmune attack on the pancreas. However, the exact trigger of the attack has not been unclear.

Harvard scientists successfully convert pancreas cells to create insulin

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Harvard University scientists, have identified the new approach to treat diabetes. They have successfully convert pancreas cells to produce insulin. Doug Melton, co-director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute is the study’s senior author.

New online diabetes management program launched by UCSF Diabetes Teaching Center

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Latest news reveals the launch of new and unique online diabetes management education program by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Diabetes Teaching Center. This is the first ever online program, which equally focuses on both understanding and improved management for diabetic patients.

African American diabetes campaign will now help local people to live safe life

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

The Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) in association with Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co. is soon going to start a campaign within local African American communities which will show Diabetic patients a new way to live a healthier and tension free life.

FDA approves world’s smallest blood-sugar testing device

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Diabetic patients can now enjoy a hurdle free life as new device named True2go smallest portable blood-sugar testing device and TRUEresult has been launched by Home Diagnostics Inc. which is not only a convenient device to use but also is effective when related to cost.

Studies Promise Hope For Diabetes Free World

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Can the world be free from diabetes? Can the diabetes patients live a healthy and happy life for ever? If scientists are to be believed, we can say hopefully yes. The Eastern Virginia Medical School researcher has claimed to have invented the medicine (s) that promises to cure type 1 diabetes(IDDM).

First Online Nutrition Meter For Diabetic Patients

Friday, August 8th, 2008

American Diabetes Association (ADA) for the first time is going to launch an online tool named MyFoodAdvisor. This tool will help to judge the calorie level of the food that a diabetic or cardiac patient take.

Diabetes In USA Growing At An Alarming Rate: A Study

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Diabetes is often termed as the silent killer. Unfortunately, people are less concerned about the disease than they were in the past. The number of patients, unaware of their diabetes has raised from 30 percent to 25 percent in recent years. Lack of knowledge has added much to the increasing diabetic population in the world. [...]