A system known as isletOrganDOT has been launched by human tissue specialists Asterand. The company hopes that the system will help in the development of new treatment solutions for diabetes. Asterand has also secured exclusive global licensing from Capsant Neurotechnologies Ltd for the platform. Asterand’s isletOrganDOTsystem provides scientists various options on testing new compounds for [...]
Those who are suffering from type 2 diabetes have another treatment option available to them. Tradjenta is a tablet that diabetics can take on a daily basis. This FDA approved drug is effective in controlling elevated levels of glucose present in blood. Tradjenta, which is also known as linagliptin is known as a DPP-4 inhibitor [...]
According to a review of data gathered through a research, diabetic people who suffer from type-2 diabetes are able to lower their blood sugar levels quite effectively through exercise programs. As per the analysis of 47 random clinical trials, researchers found that exercising for longer periods was better than working out intensely, for lowering blood [...]
It is known that those who suffer from diabetes do not have enough insulin-producing pancreatic cells. However, researchers from the UCLA’s L Hillblom Islet Research Center have found a way to make other cells within the body to produce insulin. While the current therapy of injecting insulin to control blood glucose levels has not been [...]
According to a recent study conducted by researchers in the University of Western Ontario, a certain naturally-occurring nutrient, known as nobiletin, which occurs in tangerines may help individuals avoid the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study indicated that a molecule stood in the way of mice experiencing high cholesterol levels, increased blood pressure, low [...]
A study that was conducted in Lagos has revealed how diabetics are not aware of what type of footwear they should be wearing. As per Stephen Ogedengbe, MD, a researcher at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital in Benin City, Nigeria, 41 patients, who were on average about 57 years of age, with type 2 [...]
When it comes to diabetes like many other diseases, hospitals and other medical services do offer insurance for people with diabetes. However, there are many factors that need to be considered with regard to eligibility. There are, of course, various plans and pricings depending on the company that you choose to go ahead with. Additionally, [...]
According to a study by researchers at Harvard University, diabetes diet soda and other drinks that are artificially-sweetened may not raise the risk of developing diabetes as implicated earlier. Replacing drinks laden with sugar with artificially sweet drinks seems to be safe. Frank Hu, one of the study’s authors, stated, “Diet soda is perhaps not [...]
The UK’s largest study into the impact of weight loss surgery has revealed some eye-opening facts. The most compelling fact is that complications such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes have vastly reduced. It has been noted by the National Bariatric Surgery Registry that just after one year weight loss surgery, type 2 diabetes [...]
According to a new study, the diabetic drug Metformin could have heart-healthy benefits. Metformin is largely used to help metabolize blood sugar in diabetic patients with less side effects. According to Dr. Tina Ken Schramm, a senior resident at Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark, “Some medications, such as metformin, gliclazide and repaglinide, are more effective [...]
According to a new research, caffeine could lead to the development of diabetes. As per James Lane, PhD, Duke University, there are many studies that have been conducted which show that caffeine increases insulin resistance thereby increasing the risk of diabetes in people who do not have the disease. Moreover, this study comes hot on [...]
