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 the development of diabetes. The
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Diabetes
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 time, the explanations have been
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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 whistles, go on a shopping
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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 Diboll, Texas. The 72-year-old former
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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 found that he could turn
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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 health conditions, such as diabetes.
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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 the pediatric healthcare system into
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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 Centers for Disease Control and
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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 the disease that isn’t often
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Timing exercise with muscle fuel switching could help you lose weight
Skeletal muscles change their fuel preference according to a circadian rhythm. Mouse muscles, for instance, use glucose as fuel when the animals are awake and
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