Two Cancer Drugs Prevent, Reverse Type 1 Diabetes, Animal Study Shows Nov 19, 2008
The findings may offer a new weapon against this autoimmune disease, formerly called juvenile-onset diabetes, for which few drugs have been developed to address the underlying causes, the lead scientists say. There are very few drugs to treat type 1 diabetes, especially after disease onset, so this benefit, with a drug already proven to be safe and effective in cancer patients, is very promising, said Jeffrey Bluestone, PhD, director of the Diabetes Center at UCSF and an expert in the study of... (Science Daily)
Sticking together: Diagnosis deepens friendship between teens Nov 6, 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Type 1 diabetes, or juvenile-onset diabetes, usually affects children and young adults. The disease develops when the body's immune system destroys pancreatic cells, the only cells in the body that make the hormone insulin. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Artificial Pancreas Could Revolutionize Treatment Of Type 1 Diabetes Oct 31, 2008
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. (June 27, 2005) People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of contracting respiratory, urinary tract and skin infections than people without diabetes, according to an article in the August 1 issue of. (Science Daily)
All eyes on S.F. diabetes conference Jun 6, 2008
-- Type 1 diabetes, or juvenile-onset diabetes, occurs when the immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that create insulin, leaving patients reliant on synthesized insulin for the rest of their lives. -- Type 2 diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes, occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin and eventually stops producing enough of the hormone. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New vaccine approach prevents/reverses diabetes in lab study at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh May 29, 2008
Type 1 diabetes also is known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile-onset diabetes. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that more than 1 million children and teenagers (age 19 and younger) have type 1 diabetes. (EurekAlert!)
'Healthy Kid' kids try a bit of exercise Apr 22, 2008
Type 1 diabetes, which used to be considered the predominant juvenile-onset diabetes, occurs when the body produces no insulin at all. Children are becoming increasingly unhealthy -- poor diet, lack of exercise, too many video games are common culprits and considered risk factors. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Human trials to begin on 'diabetes cure' after terminally ill mice ... Mar 17, 2008
MADONNA IS AT IT AGAIN. The Material Girl poses in nothing but a wrestling belt and black leotard. (Daily Mail)
Phase I Diabetes Trial Aims To Reverse Type 1 Diabetes Mar 15, 2008
14, 2008) Scientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have initiated a phase 1 clinical trial to reverse type 1 diabetes. The trial is exploring whether the promising results from the laboratory of Denise Faustman, MD, PhD, can be applied in human diabetes. (Science Daily)
SIU-C continuing program for at-risk kids Feb 2, 2008
Type 1 diabetes, which used to be considered the predominant juvenile-onset diabetes, occurs when the body produces no insulin at all. Type 2 diabetes used to be considered an adult-onset illness, but it is becoming increasingly common among children. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Carnival helps children with diabetes celebrate Halloween Oct 30, 2007
Type 1 diabetes, also called juvenile-onset diabetes, makes antibodies that destroy insulin-producing cells in the. pancreas. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Cross-species Transplant In Rhesus Macaques Is Step Toward Diabetes Cure For Humans Oct 20, 2007
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. (May 16, 2005) Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have learned that a temporal "window of opportunity" was critical to their earlier successes in treating diabetic rats with. (Science Daily)
Middle School screening had alarming results Sep 19, 2007
Type 1 diabetes, in which the body produces no insulin at all, was at one time considered juvenile-onset diabetes. Children who contract type 2 diabetes face a lifetime of battling the disease, so researchers are concentrating on preventing the disease in high-risk children rather than waiting for diabetes to take hold. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Diabetes Diagnosis and Control Apr 26, 2007
Type I Diabetes: When the beta cells present in the pancreas are not producing enough insulin to regulate the blood glucose level then such a condition is called type I diabetes or juvenile-onset diabetes. Patients having type I diabetes require daily dose of insulin as treatment to prevent further complications. (Suite101.com)
Harrisburg Middle School students will be part of research project Apr 8, 2007
Type 1 diabetes -- in which the body produces no insulin at all -- was traditionally considered the juvenile-onset diabetes. "Type 2 was always thought of as adult onset brought on by being overweight and sedentary," Peterson said. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
