For the first time in its history, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes in children and teenagers ages 10 to 18, which include treatments that go beyond lifestyle changes and to better help family physicians distinguish between T1D and T2D. Dr. Janet Silverstein, division chief of pediatric endocrinology at UF, was a co-author of the guidelines. Read more
A recent study co-authored by UF researcher Dr. Stephen Hsu identifies a "master protein" which may be the key to unlocking weight loss. By deleting the protein, mice in the study, became leaner -- even if they ate high-fat diets. While studies still need to be done in humans, scientists have unveiled a key biological mechanism underlying a problem: Two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, as are one-third of children and teens. "If we treat obesity, the rationale is to prevent type 2 diabetes."
Twenty-six percent of women with breast cancer in a recent study had previously undiagnosed diabetes, according to research published in BMC Cancer. "In breast cancer, previously undiagnosed diabetes is associated with advanced stage cancer and increased mortality," researchers wrote. "Identifying biological factors would require further investigation."
With the hopes of soon becoming a diabetes educator and a nurse, Eleni Polopolus Sheehan, graduate student at the University of Florida, reminds us that anything is possible in the year of 2013. Learn about her story and others.
This March, join Shands Employees & Health Professionals in a 3-week long Wellness Event! Health professionals will offer information on a variety of health topics and services available from UF&Shands, including diabetes management, as well as information on health issues of significance to the community. This event is being sponsored by the Shands at UF Wellness Council.
Playing in the NFL is an extraordinary feat on its own. But Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler faces another challenge: playing with Type 1 diabetes. Learn about the ways he is striving to give back to young people who share his condition.
Insulin, long recognized as a primary regulator of blood glucose and a core focus of diabetes research, is now also understood to play key roles in mediating normal and abnormal brain function. In a recent edition of TheScientist Magazine, researchers discuss how this discovery may lead to future treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders.
A new project headed by UF/IFAS Extension, in partnership with Molina Healthcare, will offer courses for residents in Broward and Palm Beach counties to help them prevent type 2 diabetes. UF/IFAS Extension will receive nearly $1 million, over the next four years, to implement these lifestyle change classes. In each county, a lifestyle ‘coach’ and a program assistant will be hired to lead at least two 16-week NDPP courses each year. Learn more.
The University of Florida Diabetes Center of Excellence, in conjunction with UF’s College of Medicine and other UF-affiliated program sponsors, hosts numerous events including research seminars with topics presented by investigators from around the United States and the world. We hope you will be able to join us for an upcoming event.
A new discovery may provide a clue to why people develop Type 1 diabetes. The study, led by UF researcher Dr. Martha Campbell-Thompson, links pancreas size to diabetes risk. Researchers measured the weight of organ donors' pancreases and found that people diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes or who were at risk for the disease had smaller-sized pancreases.
