Unique sugar-sensing neurons work together to prevent severe hypoglycemia in mice.
Keeping blood sugar in balance can be a challenge, especially for people with type 1 diabetes who rely on intensive
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Diabetes
Image of the Month: Islet of Langerhans
Cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas help regulate blood sugar. Disrupting their normal function can contribute to
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Early postnatal overnutrition sets the body on a fast track to aging
Overnutrition during early infancy can have adverse health consequences later in life. Although researchers have known this for quite some
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The high costs of diabetes medications
You can do a lot of things with $1,700 – buy a high-end MacBook with all of the bells and
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A second chance at life: Discovering an alternative to diabetic foot amputation
In March 2018, Pedro Zapata, his wife Yolanda, and their daughter Claudia Lara traveled to Houston from their home in
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Teen’s inspiration becomes solution for others living with diabetes
“You can’t make something out of nothing,” is a popular phrase you’ve probably heard many times. But one enterprising teen
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How to prepare for hurricane season when you have diabetes
Preparing for hurricane season is essential for everyone in storm-prone areas, but preparation is especially important for those with chronic
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Living with young adult diabetes: What you should know
Living with diabetes is challenging for anyone, but can be especially difficult for young adults who are transitioning out of
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Diabetes Alert Day: Know your risk
Even if you have never been personally affected by diabetes, chances are you know someone who has. According to the
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Ten tips help prevent diabetic foot ulcers
From meal planning to regular exercise, there are a number of ways to help manage diabetes. However, one aspect of
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