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- Click Here to Read About the Latest Research Findings on Type 1 Diabetes Published in the Journal Science
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[March 24, 2006]
- Infused Spleen Cells Found Not to Impact Islet Recovery and Reversal of Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
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[March 23, 2006] – Researchers from Joslin Diabetes Center have published in the March 24, 2006, issue of the journal Science a significant study about islet cell recovery and reversal of type 1 diabetes in mice.
- Joslin Researchers Reveal Mechanisms Behind A Class of Oral Agents Used to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
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[March 9, 2006] — Thiazolidinediones (TZD's) are drugs commonly prescribed to patients with type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes. Current U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved agents are known as Actos (pioglitazone) and Avandia (rosiglitazone). These oral agents improve blood glucose levels in people with diabetes by improving insulin action in the body.
- Joslin Diabetes Center Study Provides First Physiological Evidence that Insulin is Critical for Blood Vessel Formation
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[March 1, 2006] — For people with type 2 diabetes, the death rate from a first heart attack is two to three times the death rate of patients without the disease. Similarly, patients with diabetes and ischemic (reduced blood flow) heart disease have a much higher mortality rate than the general population.
- Joslin Diabetes Center Partners with Fremont Medical Center in Las Vegas
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[February 24, 2006] — Joslin Diabetes Center, the global leader in diabetes research, care and education, has announced its partnership with Fremont Medical Center, a leading healthcare provider in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Scientists Exploring Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis Make Unexpected Discovery That One Day May Lead to New Treatments
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[February 15, 2006] — What makes joints in people with rheumatoid arthritis, and related conditions like Lyme disease or lupus, so susceptible to attack by the body’s immune system, leading to painful flare-ups and deterioration? The answer may surprise you.
- Language Barrier Just One Roadblock to Diabetes Control for Chinese-Speaking Immigrants
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[February 7, 2006] — Health providers helping Chinese-speaking Asian American immigrants with diabetes better control their disease to avoid complications need to do more than just have translators and bi-lingual staff in hospitals or doctors' offices.
- Study Using New Imaging Technology Detects Subtle Brain Changes in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
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[January 31, 2006] — Although people with diabetes are twice as likely as the general population to develop depression, the cause of this increased risk is not well understood. Now, a Joslin Diabetes Center-led collaboration has documented for the first time subtle changes in the gray matter of the brain of type 1 diabetes patients compared to control subjects who did not have diabetes.
- Joslin Diabetes Center Can Provide National Perspective on The New York Times' "Bad Blood" Series on the Impact of Diabetes
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[January 11, 2006] — This week's New York Times' in-depth series, "Bad Blood," about the diabetes epidemic in New York City, is a compelling portrayal of New Yorkers struggling with the increased incidence of this devastating chronic disease. But the epidemic of diabetes is not limited to New York City.
- Joslin’s Co-Ed Winter Camping Program for Young Adults with Diabetes Set for Dec. 27-30 in Plymouth, MA
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[December 14, 2005] — Because life with diabetes can be especially challenging for teens with the disease, Joslin Diabetes Center has camping programs throughout the year to help them cope – including a session in late December during winter vacation.
- New Edition of The Joslin Guide to Diabetes, A Must Read for People with Diabetes
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[November 30, 2005] — If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with diabetes, you probably have many questions. Why did I get diabetes? What should I eat? How do I manage my blood glucose levels? How will it affect my future health? And more.
- Internet Discussion Group Provides an Inspiring, Supportive ‘Oasis’ for People With Diabetes, Joslin Study Shows
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[November 29, 2005] — Although having diabetes can sometimes feel isolating to individuals, participation in an Internet-based discussion group offers hope, inspiration and encouragement as well as bolsters people’s perceived ability to cope with diabetes, according to a new study from Joslin Diabetes Center.
- Against the Backdrop of an Accelerating Diabetes Epidemic, Joslin Diabetes Center Launches $100 Million Fundraising Campaign
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[November 19, 2005] — Joslin Diabetes Center, the acknowledged leader in diabetes research, care and education, has launched a $100 million comprehensive campaign to change the course of diabetes. More than half of the funds already have been secured in donations and pledges for The Campaign to Conquer Diabetes in All of its Forms, the largest in the history of the 107-year-old nonprofit institution.
- On World Diabetes Day, Joslin President Warns of Explosion in Diabetes and Its Complications
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[November 14, 2005] — On Monday, Nov. 14 — World Diabetes Day — on the heels of new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which show an alarming 14 percent increase in the number of people with diabetes in the U.S. in the past two years alone, Joslin Diabetes Center President C. Ronald Kahn, M.D., warns of a coming “explosion” in diabetes and its complications unless action is taken to curb the mushrooming incidence of type 2 diabetes.
- November is National Diabetes Month
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[November 1, 2005] — Joslin Diabetes Center Offers Tips for Living Well with Diabetes.
- George King, M.D., Director of Research at Joslin Diabetes Center, Recognized by Chinese Hospital
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[October 27, 2005] — George L. King, M.D., Research Director at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, will be honored by the Chinese Hospital Board of Trustees and Medical Staff in San Francisco as the recipient of the 32nd Annual Award for 2005.
- Joslin President Urges Americans to Protect their Health as CDC Reports that Numer of Americans with Diabetes Continues to Rise
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[October 26, 2005] — On Oct. 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 20.8 million Americans now have diabetes, 7 percent of the U.S. population, and that more than 6 million of those people do not know they have the disease. The CDC reports that this number represents an additional 2.6 million people with diabetes since 2002.
- Joslin Helps Put ‘Treat’ Back in Halloween for Kids with Diabetes
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[October 26, 2005] — It is time to scare away the myth that says children with diabetes can’t enjoy Halloween because of their disease. The truth is they can still enjoy sweets as long as they keep their meal plan in check and follow their health provider’s orders. Children with diabetes can enjoy any holiday—and the traditional fodder—by planning ahead. With careful planning and some creativity, sweet treats can fit into any diabetes management plan.
- Joslin Profile - James L. Rosenzweig, M.D.
- Joslin Diabetes Center Partners with Alere Medical
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[October 13, 2005] — Alere Medical Inc., the leading specialty disease management company, and Joslin Diabetes Center, have established a strategic alliance to co-develop a diabetes disease management program within Alere’s portfolio of disease management products. This agreement augments Alere’s expansion into multiple disease management categories.
- Low Blood Glucose Levels May Complicate Gastric Bypass Surgery, Study Shows
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[October 12, 2005] — Physicians monitoring patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery should be on the alert for a new, potentially dangerous hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) complication that, while rare, may require quick treatment, according to a new study by collaborating researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and published in the November issue of the journal Diabetologia.
- High Blood Glucose Levels in Early Pregnancy May Deprive Embryo of Oxygen and Lead to Birth Defects, Joslin Diabetes Center Study Shows
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[October 4, 2005] — The babies of women with diabetes are two to five times more likely to develop birth defects than offspring of women without the disease. A recent study in animals by scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston helps explain why. The research, appearing in the October issue of the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism, suggests that high blood glucose levels early in pregnancy deprive the embryo of oxygen, interfering with its development.
- Joslin Physician and Educator to Discuss Importance of Disease Registries in Advancing Diabetes Care in Sept. 23 Talk at National Disease Management Congress in Orlando, FL
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[September 21, 2005] — With epidemic numbers of adults and children developing diabetes in the United States, primary care doctors and other health professionals need to be increasingly vigilant in proactively managing the disease and helping patients understand and avoid the serious complications that can result, such as stroke, blindness, heart disease and limb amputations.
- Joslin Diabetes Center’s Newest Affiliate at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, Maryland, Holds Grand Opening
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[September 16, 2005] — Joslin Diabetes Center, the world leader in diabetes research, education and care, announces its affiliation with Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, MD. The Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Doctors Community Hospital offers the latest advances for treating diabetes and its complications as well as patient education and support services.
- Joslin Diabetes Center Offers Back-To-School Tips for Parents Managing a Child with Diabetes
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[September 7, 2005] — Back-to-school is a busy and sometimes stressful time for many families. But for the more than 210,000 US students with type 1 diabetes — and the growing number of youngsters with type 2 diabetes — extra planning and unique concerns are a big part of hitting the books again.
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