MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'beta cell'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:58:29 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382729&cid=t_104363_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fnew-study-proves-conclusively-byetta.html A study published in this month's Diabetes Care is titled in a way that makes it sound like Byetta "improves beta cell function."But if you read even the abstract you will see that "improving beta cell function" is NOT the same as rejuvenating beta cells--the claim that the drug manufacturer has been making for Byetta ever since it was released. In fact, what this study proves is the exact opposite: . While Byetta causes more insulin to be secreted in people who are taking the drug, this effect ends as soon as the drug is discontinued.Here's the study: One-Year Treatment With Exenatide Improves β-Cell Function, Compared With Insulin Glargine, in Metformin-Treated Type 2 Diabetic Patients. A randomized, controlled trial Mathijs C. Bunck. Diabetes Care 32:762-768, 2009What they did here wa... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382729 Fri, 01 May 2009 14:20:00 +0100 2382729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195053&cid=t_104363_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FJb2hXvV0Bw4%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,215,624956,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Well this is exciting news for diabetics everywhere! Scientists have isolated a protein called CXCL10 that “induces inflammation that can trigger the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.” This may be the cause of Type 1, and perhaps Type 2 diabetes. This research could help predict Type 2 diabetes in certain individuals, and has the potential to lead to get us closer to the ultimate goal: a cure. Tags: beta cell loss, cause of diabetes, cxcl10, protein, ResearchShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195053 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:22:32 +0100 2195053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=868212&cid=t_104363_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F13%2Fthe-specials-tonight-are-fulminant-and-non-fulminant%2F This study may be the antithesis of conventional wisdom for preventing complications. Staking all hopes on blood sugar control is heavily optimistic. Yes controlling blood sugar does lessen the workload for existing beta cells, and thus extends the lifespan of each beta cell. Research suggests that c-peptide offers protection to beta cells, both from apoptosis (cell death) and encourages new cell growth. This new cell growth applies to beta cells and other cells of the body that endure long-term Type 1 diabetes complications. Diabetics are instructed that maintaining normal blood sugars is the Holy Grail of preventing long-term complications. Yes and no. The truth is controlling your blood sugar will not allow complications of Type 1 diabetes to develop as quickly, presuming you still had ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=868212 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 868212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675454&cid=t_104363_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F13%2Fcan-hypnosis-help-people-with-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Research, Services, SupportSleep disorders have been linked to exacerbating or even precipitating diabetes as well as depression. Poor sleep robs people of their health in general. But, for diabetics it can cause a worsening of their condition. A hypnotist can assist a person with diabetes by helping them to positively alter their behavior. A study explained how people who do not get enough sleep on a regular basis tend to become less sensitive to insulin over time. The study found that healthy adults who averaged 5.2 hours of sleep a night secreted 50% more insulin than their more rested counterparts, who averaged 8 hours of sleep a night. As a result, "short sleepers" were 40% less sensitive to insulin. Devin Hastings is a certified hypnotist... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675454 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623483&cid=t_104363_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F19%2Flack-of-adrenaline-causes-insulin-induced-hypoglycemia%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Drugs, ResearchWhen blood sugar is falling, the stopper built into the body is the release of glucagon from the liver. However, when hypoglycemia is due to injected insulin - the stopper isn't entirely in place. Scientists explain how epinephrine (adrenaline) plays a major role in regulating glucose in times of low blood sugar and how this response could be adversely affected by the use of beta-blockers. During insulin-induced hypoglycemia in dogs, the roles of epinephrine and glucagon were evaluated. The dogs fasted overnight to remove excess glucose from the blood. The dogs also had their adrenal glands removed. The adrenal glands are the source of epinephrine. Epinephrine is released into the bloodstream in response to phys... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623483 Sat, 19 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623483