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Insulin Defined

A hormone made in the pancreas that plays an important role in the absorption of glucose (the body's main source of energy) into muscle cells

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Segway inventor in Fargo: 'Technology's a really cool thing, if you use it wisely'

Published October 13, 2008, 10:38 pm, Grand Forks Herald

Hatton-Northwood students recognized at research conference Dean Kamen, founder and president of DEKA Research and Development Corp., spoke today at the Red River Valley Research Corridor conference in Fargo. Advertisement: JOHN M. SCHMISEK ELECT JOHN M. SCHMISEK GRAND FORKS COUNTY COMMISSIONER VOTE NOVEMBER 4TH

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Drug cures diabetes in mice

Published October 13, 2008, 7:00 pm, The Australian

A NEW drug developed to treat lung disease may hold the key to a needle-free life for diabetes sufferers.

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Houma teen's illness spurs family to action

Published October 13, 2008, 2:48 pm, The Houma Courier

HOUMA - He knows he can't have them. But in a part of his mind that doesn't contemplate blood-sugar levels, insulin injections and diabetic comas, 13-year-old Trent Cook sees only the saccharine temptation of a box of donuts dusted in snowy powder.

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AAT Protein Restores Blood Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes Model

Published October 13, 2008, 2:35 pm, Newswise

A protein made by the liver in response to inflammation and used to treat patients suffering from a genetic form of emphysema has been shown to restore blood glucose levels in a mouse model of Type 1 diabetes mellitus, according to a new study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC).

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Lack of vitamin D linked to Parkinson's disease

Published October 13, 2008, 1:24 pm, EurekAlert!

( Emory University ) A majority of Parkinson's patients in a clinical study had insufficient levels of vitamin D, significantly more than Alzheimer's patients or healthy elderly people.The finding suggests that lack of vitamin D may contribute to the risk of developing Parkinson's.

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Medical plan aids patients, hospitals

Published October 13, 2008, 12:13 pm, Courier-Post

Between dealing with an estranged family and looking for a place to live, David Collins said it just never occurred to him to think about his health -- until his drinking problem began destroying his body.

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Spring Point Project Welcomes Second Generation 'Medical-Grade' Piglets

Published October 13, 2008, 11:47 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

A population of high-health 'medical- grade' pigs may be the missing link for the diabetes cure. By raising premier source pigs in a biosecure facility, Spring Point Project, a non-profit organization created to expedite the widespread availability of islet tissue , is taking an important step on the path to realize the cure for diabetes.

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Research Links BPA, Disease In Adults

Published October 13, 2008, 11:24 am, WPTZ Plattsburgh

A research team finds evidence linking Bisphenol A, commonly used in food and drink containers, to diabetes and heart disease in adults.

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'All About Diabetes' Information Hub Launched In Medical News Today

Published October 13, 2008, 11:06 am, Medical News Today

Medical News Today has launched a diabetes information hub called All About Diabetes - a comprehensive information centre covering a wide range of aspects of the condition. The content consists of a mixture of texts, images and illustrations, and embedded videos, providing diseases/condition information for all audiences - from healthcare professionals to newly diagnosed patients.

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Vitamin D A Key Player In Overall Health Of Several Body Organs, Says Biochemist

Published October 13, 2008, 10:25 am, Science Daily

Vitamin D, once linked to only bone diseases, is now recognized as a major player in contributing to overall human health, emphasizes UC Riverside's Anthony Norman, an international expert on vitamin D. He lists 36 organ tissues in the body whose cells respond biologically to vitamin D. The list includes bone marrow, breast, colon, intestine, kidney, lung, prostate, retina, skin, stomach and the ...

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