Categories related to Health: Conditions and Diseases: Endocrine Disorders: Pancreas: Diabetes: Research: Health: Medicine: Medical Specialties: Endocrinology: Journals (10) Websites on Research: Boston Area Diabetes Endocrinology Research Center A consortium of laboratory and clinical investigators whose efforts are directed toward addressing research questions bearing on the etiology, pathogenesis, treatment and cure of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. CDRM Project Study on computer-assisted diabetes risk management conducts research to improve quality of diabetes care and explores the effects of Accu-Chek Mellibase, in primary care. CureDM - Restoring Islets Reversing Diabetes Biopharmaceutical company established to develop new therapies that may prevent, ameliorate, or reverse diabetes and allow for the discontinuation of insulin. The Diabetes Center at Mercy Provides diabetes research, new medications, and clinical trials. Diabetes Genes Aims to provide information for patients and professionals on research and clinical care in genetic types of diabetes. Diabetes Institute for Immunology and Transplantation University of Minnesota clinical trial registration for islet transplantation. Diabetes Research Information Center Beta Glucan shows promise in cholesterol reduction, infection prevention, and appears to reduce glucose and insulin levels. Genetics of Kidneys in Diabetes Study Conducted research to find out more about the role that genes play in causing kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes. Recruitment for this study closed November 2004. Human Islet Transplantation in Seattle (HITS) Developing improved islet transplantation protocols as a definitive treatment of diabetes mellitus. Immunology of Diabetes Society An international collaborative initiative set up to advance research related to the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention and cure of type 1 diabetes. Find meetings and committee information, IDS publications and newsletter reports. Insulin-Free World Foundation A source of information about the latest advances in research toward curing diabetes and treatments available today. International Committee for Insulin Resistance Serves to inform people not only of the insulin resistance syndrome, but also of a physicians' congress on the topic. Includes congress information, past meetings, and publications. Lein Applied Diagnostics Developing non-invasive glucose meters to allow people with diabetes to test their blood glucose levels. Pacific Northwest Research Institute PNRI conducts pioneering research into the prevention and cure of diabetes. Regenetech, Inc. Studying adult stem cells to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and other diseases. SBDR - Society for Biomedical Diabetes Research Objectives are to improve scientific requirements by providing an informational network, directory (DCOD) and promoting research. TrialNet Find clinical trials looking at the prevention and early treatment of type 1 diabetes. Uk Diabetes Research Network (DRN) The primary goal is to achieve benefits for people with this disease, or at risk of developing it. Also to promote patient and public involvement. The Whittier Institute for Diabetes Focused on awareness, detection, education and research. Conducts clinical trials on an ongoing basis for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Based in San Diego. Is Alzheimer's A Form of Diabetes? Scientists report new evidence linking insulin to a disorder of the brain. By Diabetes in Control. (October, 2007) Discovery supports theory of Alzheimer's disease as form of diabetes Article from PhysOrg News that discusses how type 3 diabetes occurs. (September 27, 2007) Selenium Supplements May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Article on this trace element and its negative effect on the endocrine system. (July 13, 2007) Diabetes In Control - Chili Extract A Possible Cure for Diabetes Scientists have discovered that after injecting capsaicin insulin levels increased and restored blood glucose levels to normal virtually overnight. (January 9, 2007) BBC News: Study suggests 'type 3 diabetes' Research showing that the brain produces insulin as well as the pancreas points to a third type of diabetes. (March 7, 2005) Researchers discover link between insulin and Alzheimer's Discovery that insulin is produced in the brain raises possibility of type 3 diabetes. (March 7, 2005)
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