Health News: [diabetes ]: New islet cell transplant may free diabetics from painful insulin injections

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   American Diabetes Association's R... npc-news.caller.com Fri, 20 Sep, 2013 10:30 AM PDT The American Diabetes Association's Annual Rockin' For A Cure Gala begins at 6 p.m. Saturday. Continue reading New islet cell transplant may free diabetics from painful insulin injections Fri, 20 Sep, 2013 10:32 AM PDT Washington, Sept 20: Researchers have revealed that islet transplantation can produce substantially improved results for patients with type 1 diabetes, as it helps increase levels of insulin production to the degree that patients are able to discontinue daily insulin injections. Continue reading Mattie's Call issued for Henry County minister Fri, 20 Sep, 2013 10:10 AM PDT Henry Thomas Blackaby was last seen in Rex. He has type 2 diabetes and has not taken his insulin since Thursday morning. Continue reading Weight-loss surgery can improve long-term diabetes control Fri, 20 Sep, 2013 10:03 AM PDT Weight loss surgery can benefit overweight patients with type 2 diabetes for up to nine years after the procedure, according to a new study. Continue reading Mattie's Call issued for Henry County man Fri, 20 Sep, 2013 09:55 AM PDT Henry Thomas Blackaby was last seen in Rex. He has type 2 diabetes and has not taken his insulin since Thursday morning. Continue reading Study Finds Gaining Weight May Actually Help You Live Longer Fri, 20 Sep, 2013 09:49 AM PDT For years we've been hearing about the health risks associated with obesity. As your body mass index rises, so does your risk for coronary heart disease. Obesity also can lead to stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure. But now a new study is sending a message that at first may seem a bit topsy-turvy:... Continue reading FORGET ME NOT: Richboro teen makes sure legislators keep Type 1 Diabetes in front of their minds Fri, 20 Sep, 2013 09:34 AM PDT RICHBORO - Brett Rubin, like many other kids around the country, took a trip this summer. While his experience in Washington, DC, was certainly a good one, he wasn't there on vacation, nor was he there solely to have a good time. Continue reading

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