Immune Cell Entry Into Pancreatic Islets Key To Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Origins Oct 10, 2009
12, 2006) An approach proven to cure a rat model of type 1 or juvenile-onset diabetes also works in a rat model of type 2 or adult-onset diabetes, according to a new report from researchers at Washington. . (Science Daily)
Pancreas, an organ of many talents, also root of serious ills Sep 15, 2009
New York Times 15 September 2009, 01:11pm IST. The pancreas may lie in the hidden depths of the abdominal cavity; its appearance, size and purpose may be obscure to the average person. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Intensive Glucose Control Halves Complications Of Longstanding Type 1 Diabetes Jul 29, 2009
Formerly called juvenile-onset diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, type 1 diabetes develops when the body's immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells, the only cells in the body that make the hormone insulin that regulates blood glucose. This form of diabetes usually arises in children and young adults, but it can occur at any age. (Science Daily)
Discovery Of Genetic Toggle Switch Inches Closer To Possible Diabetes Cure Jul 28, 2009
12, 2006) An approach proven to cure a rat model of type 1 or juvenile-onset diabetes also works in a rat model of type 2 or adult-onset diabetes, according to a new report from researchers at Washington. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Sotomayor's diabetes: 'She overcomes it every day' May 28, 2009
About 1 million to 3 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, which used to be called juvenile-onset diabetes, according to the JDRF.. Type 2 diabetes, formerly referred to as maturity-onset, affects about another 17 million people, according to the ADA. This is the form of the disease associated with obesity and lack of exercise and its incidence has grown in recent years, particularly among Latinos and American Indians. (CNN -- Health)
Breastfeeding benefits both mother, child May 26, 2009
Babies also have fewer cavities, less meningitis, childhood cancers and Hodgkin's disease, along with a lower risk of juvenile-onset diabetes and greater protection against asthma and emphysema, Sears notes. Chance of obesity also is decreased. (Athens Banner-Herald)
* Local scientists may have found secret of longevity May 16, 2009
It is primarily characterized by juvenile-onset diabetes, optic atrophy and premature death. The Cisd2 gene is located on the long arm of human chromosome No. 4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Morningside students get jump on exercise May 15, 2009
Given the nation s alarming rates of childhood obesity and juvenile-onset diabetes, it seemed a natural fit for Morningside, which prides itself for having made wellness part of its curriculum. Besides PE classes, Morningside enjoys sugar-free Wednesdays, fresh fruit Fridays and staff exercise days. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
