Diabetes
Diabetes is a long-term health condition where the amount of sugar in the blood becomes too high. This happens because the body can’t use a hormone called insulin properly (in Type 2 diabetes) or doesn’t produce enough insulin (in Type 1 diabetes). Hormone Insulin regulates the glucose levels in our bodies. It helps our cells absorb glucose from the blood and turn it into energy or store it for later use. Insulin deficiency or resistance can result in high blood sugar levels, which can cause severe health complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, kidney disease, and vision impairment. Managing diabetes typically involves lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, blood sugar monitoring, and in many cases, medication or insulin therapy. The exact causes of diabetes are complex and vary depending on genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
Diabetes
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Protein galectin-3 plays role in insulin resistance and glucose intolerance
By removing the protein galectin-3 (Gal3), a team of investigators led by University of California School of Medicine researchers were able to reverse diabetic insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in mouse models of obesity and diabetes. By…
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Researchers reveal wound healing function of heat shock protien 60 (Hsp60) in mice
National Institutes of Health researchers have identified a novel role for a gene known as heat shock protein 60 (Hsp60), finding that it is critical in tissue regeneration and wound healing. The study found that topical treatment…
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New molecule Beta-LGND2 may help fight obesity
New research, published online in The FASEB Journal, suggests that activation of a chemical called Beta-LGND2 by the estrogen receptor Beta (ER-Beta) reduces obesity and metabolic diseases in mice by converting bad fat (white fat) to good…
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Researchers mapped the signaling processes used by Insulin in Fruit flies.
Michigan State University researchers have mapped insulin signaling processes in fruit flies, offering insights into diabetes-related alterations in humans and highlighting the potential for future diabetes research advancements.
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