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Diabetes Cured in Lab Mice Using CRISPR Gene Editing
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It's the ultimate goal for diabetes researchers: restoring the lost insulin producing function of pancreatic cells. And finally, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, may be one step closer to realizing that dream.
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| Coffee May Be Good For the Heart- A Look at What the Science Says |
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If you can’t imagine starting the day without your cup o’ joe, you aren’t alone. On average, American’s drink 3 cups of coffee every day–collectively that’s 400 million cups of coffee-- daily. Given those kinds of numbers, it’s no wonder that the question of whether or not the coffee habit is beneficial or detrimental to patient health is one that generates a lot of interest- and there’s been plenty of studies devoted to it. Here's a look at some of them.
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What Flu A, Glucose and the Cytokine Storm Can Teach Us About COVID-19
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Like the coronavirus, influenza A is a highly contagious virus that is responsible for a significant number of annual illnesses and hospitalizations worldwide. According to new research published in the journal Science Advances, it may also teach us something about COVID-19, and the importance of blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.
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| Sleep Apnea Linked to High Blood Sugar in African-Americans |
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According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association African Americans with sleep disturbances are much more likely to experience changes in glucose metabolism which could predispose them to diabetes.
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| Brown Adipose Burns More Calories When Exposed to Cold |
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A study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism says exposure to the cold for brief periods may help people with brown adipose tissue burn 15 percent more calories.
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| The Key to Kicking Your Sugar Habit Is in Your Brain- Not Your Tastebuds |
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Sugar substitutes sure taste sweet, but let’s be honest, they’re never quite as satisfying as the real thing. And until now, science has never been able to explain why. But recently, researchers at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute have discovered neurons in the brains of mice that respond to sugar – not only on the tongue, but also in the gut.
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| Small Rises in Blood Sugar Cause Major Changes in Gene Expression In Pancreatic Beta Cells |
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New research from the Joslin Diabetes Center helps illuminate the process of glucose toxicity in pancreatic beta cells. Observing the behavior of these cells in lab rats following parial pancreatectomy, researchers were able to observe how small consistent rises in blood sugar levels typical of pre-diabetes caused changes in gene expression that impeded the ability of beta cells to produce insulin.
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| Does Fertility Affect the Risk For Obesity and Diabetes? |
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For years the controversy regarding the connection between reproductive health and body mass index has raged on, leaving women and their doctors with more questions than answers. Are overweight women less fertile? Does primary ovarian insufficiency increase risks for obesity and diabetes?
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| Improving Diabetes Care In the Midst of a Global Pandemic |
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In the midst of the coronovirus epidemic, managing diabetes is now more important - and perhaps more challenging -than ever. Even in the best of times, primary care physicians sometimes struggle to effectively treat patients with diabetes. However, patient fears, and restrictions in day-to-day life due to social distancing may make it more difficult for patients to get medications, arrive at appointments, or stay on track with physical activity and healthy eating.
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