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Diabetes Journals
Myostatin Inhibition Prevents Diabetes and Hyperphagia in a Mouse Model of Lipodystrophy
Lipodystrophies are characterized by a loss of white adipose tissue, which causes ectopic lipid deposition, peripheral insulin resistance, reduced adipokine levels, and increased food intake (hyperphagia). The growth factor myostatin (MSTN) negatively … Article by Guo, T.; Bond, N. D.; Jou, W.; Gavrilova, O.; Portas, J.; McPherron, A. C. (c) Diabetes Journal publish ahead of print articles
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Early-Outgrowth Bone Marrow Cells Attenuate Renal Injury and Dysfunction Via an Antioxidant Effect in a Mouse Model of Type 2 Diabetes
Cell therapy has been extensively investigated in heart disease but less so in the kidney. We considered whether cell therapy also might be useful in diabetic kidney disease. Cognizant of the likely need for autologous cell therapy in humans, we sought… Article by Zhang, Y.; Yuen, D. A.; Advani, A.; Thai, K.; Advani, S. L.; Kepecs, D.; Kabir, M. G.; Connelly, K. A.; Gilbert, R. E. (c) Diabetes Journal publish ahead of print articles
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Identification of Adipose Tissue Dendritic Cells Correlated With Obesity-Associated Insulin-Resistance and Inducing Th17 Responses in Mice and Patients
T-cell regulation in adipose tissue provides a link between inflammation and insulin resistance. Because of alterations in adipose tissue T-cell composition in obesity, we aimed to identify the antigen-presenting cells in adipose tissue of obese mice a… Article by Bertola, A.; Ciucci, T.; Rousseau, D.; Bourlier, V.; Duffaut, C.; Bonnafous, S.; Blin-Wakkach, C.; Anty, R.; Iannelli, A.; Gugenheim, J.; Tran, A.; Bouloumie, A.; Gual, P.; Wakkach, A. (c) Diabetes Journal publish ahead of print articles
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Clinical Diabetes
Using U-500 Insulin
Article by Clinical Diabetes Journal current issue (c) Clinical Diabetes Journal current issue
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How Proven Primary Prevention Can Stop Diabetes
Article by Anderson, J.; Riley, M.; Everette, T. D. (c) Clinical Diabetes Journal current issue
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The Ideal Diabetes Therapy: What Will It Look Like? How Close Are We?
IN BRIEF
Although the number of diabetes treatments has substantially increased in the past two decades, today’s therapies are considered far from ideal. Yet, what constitutes an ideal therapy is not readily clear, as diabetes drug therapies are regul… Article by Rotenstein, L. S.; Kozak, B. M.; Shivers, J. P.; Yarchoan, M.; Close, J.; Close, K. L. (c) Clinical Diabetes Journal current issue
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Opinions
Blood Sugar Mind Games
There’s this funny psychological phenomenon that I experience on occasion. I’m curious if this happens to anyone else with diabetes. When I’m in a position where I’m separated from my glucose monitor, for even … Article by Kelsey Bonilla (c) Kelsey Bonilla’s SharePosts
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Magnesium: The Magical Mineral
We have know for years that many people with diabetes have too little magnesium in their bodies. So why don’t all of us take supplements of this magical mineral?Everyone seem to recommend magnesium, mostly to reduce the insulin resistance and he… Article by David Mendosa (c) David Mendosa’s SharePosts
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D-Blog Week: Finding Friends with Diabetes
Karen Graffeo started “d-blog week” three years ago. It is now engaging 214 bloggers for a week of blogging on a list of subjects. You can see the list on Bittersweet.
Before 2007, I never gave a thought to wanting or needing to… Article by Ann Bartlett (c) Ann Bartlett’s SharePosts
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Diabetes Spectrum
Reimbursement for Shared Medical Appointments Incorporating Diabetes Self-Management Education/Training or Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy
In Brief
What patients with diabetes want and need for the successful management of their disease is exactly what shared medical appointments (SMAs) can provide. Topping the list are increased access to care, quality time with the physician, an active… Article by Hodorowicz, M. A. (c) Diabetes Spectrum Journal current issue
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Improved Disposable Insulin Pen Devices Provide an Alternative to Vials and Syringes for Insulin Administration
Article by Spollett, G. R. (c) Diabetes Spectrum Journal current issue
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Shared Medical Appointments in Diabetes Care: Preface
Article by Ridge, T. (c) Diabetes Spectrum Journal current issue
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DB Diabetes
Diabetes Care in Disaster Conditions
How to prepare for disaster conditions such as floods, tornados,
earthquakes and electrical storms. Read tips and download
brochure.
Article by bddiabetes@bd.com (c)
BD Diabetes Education and Tips
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Ask Dr. Hirsch: Change from pills to insulin
A person just placed on Lantus insulin in addition to Januvia asks why he
needs to take insulin instead of pills. Read Dr. Hirsch’s reply…
Article by bddiabetes@bd.com (c)
BD Diabetes Education and Tips
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Ask Dr. Hirsch: How much carbohydrate is too much?
A Registered Dietitian can tell you how many grams of carbohydrate
to eat at each meal or snack. Do not save carbohydrate from one meal and add it
to the next meal. Learn why.
Article by bddiabetes@bd.com (c)
BD Diabetes Education and Tips
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