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Researchers find way to regrow insulin-producing beta cells
endocrineweb.com — “A team of researchers may have identified a molecule present in the body that stimulates the production of insulin-producing beta cells, which are lacking in individuals with type 1 diabetes, as well as developed a compound that protects this molecule.The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology researchers said they hope their findings could eventual” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
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JDRF International Health Organization
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Type 2 diabetes shown to increase glaucoma risk
endocrineweb.com — “The presence of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure may significantly increase an individual’s chances of developing glaucoma, according to a new study out of the University of Michigan.The findings compound the chances that a type 2 diabetic will develop vision problems in his or her lifetime.” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
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Gestational hypothyroidism carries risk of neonatal cognitive delays
endocrineweb.com — “A hypothyroidism diagnosis is problematic no matter what stage of life a person is in, but for pregnant women the risks can be especially great, since research indicates that children born to mothers with the thyroid disease can have intellectual delays.This is one of the reasons that the American Thyroid Association recently released new guideline” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
Most Recently Shared on August 8, 2011 at 6:29 pm By:
Mary Shomon, Thyroid Patient Expert
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Hypothyroidism is linked to increased risk of coronary heart disease, death
endocrineweb.com — “Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and researchers from Ohio's Cleveland Clinic have announced that people with hypothyroidism - even the moderate subclinical variety - may have a higher risk of CHD and of death in general.This finding was based on surveys of the cardiac and endocrine health of more than 6,4” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
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Reoperation for persistent papillary thyroid cancer is relatively effective
endocrineweb.com — “Though it is a fairly non-aggressive form of the disease, papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) occasionally reappears in the lymph nodes of the neck following a thyroidectomy, which is why a team of Korean researchers recently assessed the viability of reoperating for persistent PTC.The team, which hails from the University of Ulsan's College of Medi” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
Most Recently Shared on July 7, 2011 at 11:31 pm By:
Mary Shomon, Thyroid Patient Expert
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Young people with type 1 diabetes show signs of cardiovascular risk factors
endocrineweb.com — “Despite advancements in the treatment and care of individuals with type 1 diabetes, a new study out of Cincinnati Children's Hospital has found that young people with the condition are at a considerably higher risk of developing heart disease at a young age.The findings, which were presented at a recent meeting of the American Diabetes Associat” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
Most Recently Shared on July 7, 2011 at 1:02 pm By:
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Type 1 #diabetes raises heart disease risk in young patients: http://bit.ly/mSmvtS. #hearthealth
Excessive TV viewing may be linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk
endocrineweb.com — “Watching TV is the most commonly reported activity in the U.S.” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
Most Recently Shared on June 17, 2011 at 4:11 pm By:
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Excessive TV viewing may be linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk
endocrineweb.com — “Watching TV is the most commonly reported activity in the U.S.” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
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Preventing the breakdown of insulin may be possible with new treatment for type 2 diabetes
endocrineweb.com — “A new study out of the Mayo Clinic in Florida suggests that it may be possible to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics by preventing the breakdown of insulin, rather than continually working to boost insulin levels.Individuals with type 2 diabetes tend to have high blood sugar levels because the tissue of their bodies stops responding to” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
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Type 2 diabetes may increase risk of second stroke or heart attack, study finds
endocrineweb.com — “Individuals with type 2 diabetes who have suffered a heart attack or stroke may be significantly more likely to experience a second cardiovascular event, according to a new study from researchers at Vanderbilt University.Obesity, which is one of the leading risk factors for type 2 diabetes, is known to make a stroke or heart attack more likely.” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
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High-fat diet may damage weight-regulating process in the brain, increasing type 2 diabetes risk
endocrineweb.com — “Many overweight individuals have had the experience of trying unsuccessfully to lose weight. This contributes to the obesity epidemic that is putting millions of people at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study suggests that the reason for this difficulty is damage to key areas of the brain caused by an unhealthy diet.” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
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Many young people with type 2 diabetes have impaired cardiovascular function
endocrineweb.com — “As a symptom of the childhood obesity epidemic, many young people are testing positive for type 2 diabetes, something that was previously thought to be nearly impossible.” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
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Researchers use genetic therapy to cure type 1 diabetes in mice
endocrineweb.com — “A team of Baylor College of Medicine researchers may have identified a genetic therapy that can stimulate the growth of new insulin-producing pancreatic cells and reverse the symptoms of type 1 diabetes, according to a recent presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society.In testing on mice, the investigation team showed that it is pos” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
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Researchers work to develop new artificial pancreas technology for use in type 1 diabetes treatments
endocrineweb.com — “A new artificial pancreas system being developed by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute could potentially save individuals with type 1 diabetes from the persistent demands of regularly checking blood sugar levels, its inventors said.Artificial pancreases have been in use for years to compensate for a type 1 diabetic's lack of insuli” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
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Celiac disease quadruples risk of osteoporosis
endocrineweb.com — “For individuals who are not otherwise at risk for osteoporosis, having celiac disease puts them at more than four times the risk of developing progressive bone loss, according to researchers from the Lancaster University School of Health and Medicine.This association was announced at the European League Against Rheumatism's 2011 Annual Congress” View full resource at endocrineweb.com
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