Category: Diabetes
The Satiety Hormone Leptin Plays a Crucial Role in the Development of Type 2 Diabetes
Impaired transport of the hormone leptin contributes to impaired insulin secretion and contributes to the development of diabetes. Leptin, also known as the satiety hormone or appetite-suppressing hormone, is …Intermittent Fasting Can Help Patients with Diabetes Beat Their Condition Study Shows
Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disease that develops with age, a sedentary lifestyle, and a high-fat diet. Diabetes is not a death sentence, the disease can be controlled …
Faulty Mitochondria Trigger Insulin Dysfunction in Pancreatic Cells, but ISRIB Restores Blood Sugar Control in Mice
Key Takeaways: Faulty mitochondria in insulin-producing cells trigger a stress response that disrupts blood sugar control, per a University of Michigan study. An experimental drug, ISRIB (Integrated Stress Response …
Taking the Pill Can Reduce the Risk of Diabetes in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects one in ten women of childbearing age. The affected women have an increased risk of developing type II diabetes. Fortunately taking the pill can reduce …Type 1 Diabetes: Stem Cell Treatment Successfully Treats a 64 Year Old Man
A patient who received a stem cell transplant has seen his type 1 diabetes disappear so that he no longer has to inject large amounts of insulin daily. If …
The Importance of Proper Foot Care for Those with Diabetes
Diabetes increases the risk of developing peripheral neuropathy, which predisposes one to develop many bacterial and fungal infections in the foot. These infections can develop into foot ulcers that …
Waking Up at Night Could Be a Sign of Fatty Liver Disease—And Stress May Be Involved, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: MASLD patients wake more frequently and stay awake longer at night Poor sleep may signal or worsen liver dysfunction More research is needed on sleep-focused MASLD treatment …Stem Cell Transplant Achieves Insulin Independence in Type 1 Diabetes: A Case Study
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disorder affecting millions globally, characterized by the destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells, which often necessitates lifelong insulin therapy. Recent advancements in …