Health News: [diabetes ]: Hormone discovery could lead to diabetes treatment

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Hormone discovery could lead to diabetes treatment Sat, 27 Apr, 2013 04:55 PM PDT NEW YORK — Scientists have identified a hormone that can sharply boost the number of cells that make insulin in mice, a discovery that may someday lead to a treatment for the most common type of diabetes. Continue reading Let's eat smartly Sat, 27 Apr, 2013 04:44 PM PDT Numerous studies have shown that unhealthy diets coupled with physical inactivity are the culprits that contribute to the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity and cancers. Continue reading The heart connection Sat, 27 Apr, 2013 04:43 PM PDT Patients with high cholesterol and diabetes often have a condition known as Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), which refers to a group of symptoms resulting from blockage of coronary arteries. The coronary arteries are the main suppliers of blood to the heart. Continue reading Causes of diabetes Sat, 27 Apr, 2013 04:42 PM PDT Although much has been written and discussed about diabetes, many remain unaware what causes blood glucose levels to rise in the body, and its consequent implications. Continue reading Diabetes fundraiser walk held in Carowinds Sat, 27 Apr, 2013 04:04 PM PDT Thousands of walkers converged on Carowinds to help find a cure for diabetes. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation held a fundraiser walk at the amusement park Saturday morning, It's specifically trying to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. About 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with ... Continue reading UHV Spring Nursing Forum to focus on Hispanic diabetics Sat, 27 Apr, 2013 03:51 PM PDT Thank you for your submission. The sixth annual University of Houston-Victoria Spring Nursing Forum on Friday will focus on how cultural differences play a role in the care of Hispanic citizens who have diabetes. Continue reading Sherri Shepherd speaks out about living with diabetes Sat, 27 Apr, 2013 03:51 PM PDT "The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd hosted the seventh annual Living Well with Diabetes brunch at the University of Chicago. Continue reading Newfound hormone holds hope for diabetes treatment Sat, 27 Apr, 2013 02:35 PM PDT Scientists have identified a hormone that can sharply boost the number of cells that make insulin in mice, a discovery that may someday lead to a treatment for the most common type of diabetes. Continue reading Towncrier Sat, 27 Apr, 2013 01:19 PM PDT Today, April 22• Lake Norman Regional Medical Center diabetes support group, noon-1 p.m., Charles Mack Citizens Center, Mooresville, 704-660-4859. Continue reading

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