The American Diabetes Association is launching a bold new program, Pathway to Stop Diabetes, in an effort to inspire and support a new generation of diabetes researchers. Through awards of $1.625 million over the course of five to seven years, the program 'will transform diabetes research by discovering young brilliant scientists and provide them with the resources needed for breakthrough discoveries.' Read more.
In a recent study published in Diabetes Care, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago found that pancreatic islet transplantation, a procedure in which islets are taken from the pancreas of an organ donor and implanted in another person, resulted in decreased artery plaque build-up (atherosclerosis) and improved glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes. Read more.
Projected estimates suggest considerable increases in the prevalence of type 1 and 2 diabetes among youth by 2050, according to research published in the December issue of Diabetes Care. The projections indicate a serious picture of the future national diabetes burden in youth. Even if the incidence remains at 2002 levels, because of the population growth projected by the U.S. Census the future numbers of youth with diabetes is projected to increase, resulting in increased health care needs and costs.
In an article published on WebMD, pediatricians argue parents may be wasting their money by buying organic foods based on the belief they are more nutritious. Dr. Janet Silverstein, a Pediatrician at the University of Florida and avid Florida Diabetes Camp supporter, gives her advice as well. The American Academy of Pediatricians provides information on milk, organic produce, and meat correlating to their research.
Patrick Rowe, PhD, a researcher at the UF Diabetes Center of Excellence, is using groundbreaking technology to better understand the early stages of type 1 diabetes. Via a laser microdissection system, he is investigating whether islet autoantibodies, early markers of risk for type 1 diabetes, are associated with stressed/overworked insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas.
We want to thank everyone who submitted entries to the 5th Annual World Diabetes Day Photo Contest for promoting awareness of diabetes. Our combined strength is the key element which makes this campaign so special. As you browse the entries, you will see that the pictures submitted show proof of that commitment.
Kenneth Cusi, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E, chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in UF's College of Medicine, was recently featured in 'Endocrine Today' magazine to talk about the relationship between diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); his area of research expertise.
Researchers at the UF Diabetes Center of Excellence are beta testing the Leica LMD7000 Laser Microdissection System, believed to help advance biomedical research. The Laser system has a variety of uses in both clinical & research pathology, and is currently benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation funded Network for Pancreatic Organ Donors with Diabetes (nPOD).
This November, the American Diabetes Association wants your help to shed light on the many people affected by diabetes. Share a personal image representing what “A Day in the Life of Diabetes” means to you! For every photo/image uploaded, CVS/pharmacy®, a proud sponsor of the ADA, will donate $1 to the Association, up to $25,000. Visit today!
Approximately twenty-five percent of Americans who have type 2 diabetes don’t know it. Are you one of them? Find out if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes by answering a few simple questions included in this one minute test. There has never been a more urgent time to know your risk. An estimated 79 million, or one in three American adults, have prediabetes.
