Released: 23-May-2005 2:10 PM EDT
Joslin Scientists Find Genes to Help Treat Obesity
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin's latest news release highlights a new study by C. Ronald Kahn, M.D., and a team of investigators that one day may lead to new ways to treat obesity in humans. Yu-Hua Tseng, Ph.D., along with Atul J. Butte, M.D., Ph.D., served as first author of the study.

Released: 7-Jun-2005 2:15 PM EDT
New Textbook Is Leading Source for Advances in Diabetes Care
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin's new textbook is leading source for advances in diabetes care. 14th edition tailored to primary care and specialty practitioners.

9-Jun-2005 3:50 PM EDT
Joslin Scientists Confirm PKC Enzyme and Kidney Disease Link
Joslin Diabetes Center

Study showing role of PKC-beta 2 in diabetic complications to be presented at the American Diabetes Association 65th Scientific Sessions in San Diego.

10-Jun-2005 3:00 PM EDT
Weight Control Reduces Low Birth Weight Diabetes Risk
Joslin Diabetes Center

Obesity, physical inactivity, genetics and age have long been recognized as risk factors for developing high blood glucose and diabetes. But over the past few years, scientists have discovered another risk -- low birth weight.

Released: 14-Jul-2005 11:25 AM EDT
Compound May Reduce Risk of Vision Loss in Diabetes Patients
Joslin Diabetes Center

A multicenter international study brings hopeful news to the 18 million people in the United States "” and millions more worldwide "” with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Released: 29-Jul-2005 10:50 AM EDT
Lloyd Paul Aiello Named Director of Joslin's Beetham Eye Institute
Joslin Diabetes Center

Lloyd Paul Aiello, M.D., Ph.D., a leader in the field of academic ophthalmology, recently was named Director of Joslin Diabetes Center's Beetham Eye Institute.

11-Aug-2005 12:00 PM EDT
New Gene for Type 2 Diabetes Discovered Using DNA Chips
Joslin Diabetes Center

Using the newest DNA chip technology, scientists have discovered a new gene implicated in the cause of type 2 diabetes. In a new study, the investigators first identified genes that were altered in their level of expression in islets isolated from people with type 2 diabetes.

18-Aug-2005 8:00 AM EDT
Imaging Technology Detects Pancreatic Inflammation in Type 1 Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

Non-invasive imaging may help predict type 1 diabetes and response to treatment in humans: Joslin recruiting for new Imaging in Diabetes clinical trial.

Released: 7-Sep-2005 12:00 PM EDT
Joslin Diabetes Center Offers Back-to-School Tips for Parents
Joslin Diabetes Center

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.

Released: 4-Oct-2005 1:50 PM EDT
Birth Defect Cause in Pregnant Women with Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

High blood glucose levels in early pregnancy may deprive embryo of oxygen and lead to birth defects, Joslin Diabetes Center study shows.

Released: 12-Oct-2005 12:50 PM EDT
Low Blood Glucose Levels May Complicate Gastric Bypass Surgery
Joslin Diabetes Center

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.

Released: 26-Oct-2005 10:50 AM EDT
Joslin Helps Put ‘Treat’ Back in Halloween for Kids with Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

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.

Released: 1-Nov-2005 4:05 PM EST
Joslin Offers Tips for Living Well with Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center offers tips for living well with diabetes.

Released: 2-Nov-2005 11:00 AM EST
Joslin Cookbooks, Exercise Video Make Holiday Gift-Giving a Breeze
Joslin Diabetes Center

As the busy holiday season approaches, it's nice to know that some gifts are just a mouse click or a phone call away. Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston offers a variety of cookbooks, a convenient exercise video and other helpful publications.

Released: 14-Nov-2005 6:50 PM EST
Joslin President Warns of Explosion in Diabetes Complications
Joslin Diabetes Center

Announcement from Joslin President about the state of diabetes and its complications.

Released: 21-Nov-2005 1:00 PM EST
Joslin Diabetes Center Launches $100 Million Fundraising Campaign
Joslin Diabetes Center

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.

Released: 29-Nov-2005 1:30 PM EST
Joslin Study Shows Benefits of Online Discussion Boards
Joslin Diabetes Center

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.

Released: 30-Nov-2005 1:35 PM EST
New Edition of The Joslin Guide: A Must Read for People with Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

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.

Released: 11-Jan-2006 2:10 PM EST
National Perspective on New York Times' Series on Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

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.

Released: 31-Jan-2006 1:50 PM EST
Subtle Brain Changes in People with Type 1 Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

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 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.

Released: 7-Feb-2006 3:35 PM EST
Language Barrier One Roadblock to Diabetes Control for Chinese Immigrants
Joslin Diabetes Center

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.

Released: 24-Feb-2006 3:10 PM EST
Joslin Diabetes Center Partners with Fremont Medical Center in Las Vegas
Joslin Diabetes Center

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.

Released: 1-Mar-2006 4:30 PM EST
First Physiological Evidence That Insulin Is Critical for Blood Vessel Formation
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center Study Provides First Physiological Evidence that Insulin is Critical for Blood Vessel Formation. Study One Day May Lead to Ways to Reduce Heart Attacks in Diabetes Patients

Released: 9-Mar-2006 3:50 PM EST
Researchers Reveal Mechanisms Behind Class of Type 2 Diabetes Oral Agents
Joslin Diabetes Center

A new study by researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston helps to explain how Thiazolidinediones work. The manuscript appears in the March edition of the American Diabetes Association's journal Diabetes.

Released: 10-Apr-2006 5:00 PM EDT
Big Hips, Big Belly? It’s in Your Genes
Joslin Diabetes Center

Obesity, body fat distribution more in your genes than previously known, Joslin Diabetes Center-led study shows.

20-Apr-2006 5:15 PM EDT
How Insulin-Producing Beta Cells Grow and Function
Joslin Diabetes Center

New Joslin Diabetes Center-Led study reveals new findings on how insulin-producing beta cells grow and function. Findings one day may lead to advances in treatments for people with diabetes.

Released: 24-Apr-2006 5:00 PM EDT
Joslin's C. Ronald Kahn to Discuss Genetics of Obesity at AACE Meeting
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin's C. Ronald Kahn, M.D., to discuss genetics of obesity at American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) meeting this week in Chicago.

Released: 13-May-2006 6:45 PM EDT
New Findings on Insulin Signaling in the Liver
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center-led study shows different insulin signaling components control glucose and lipid metabolism in the liver. New findings may one day advance treatments to prevent type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

   
Released: 27-Jul-2006 12:00 AM EDT
New Book De-Mystifies Nutrition and Meal Planning
Joslin Diabetes Center

Conflicting headlines in the news media about what foods are healthy to eat can be confusing, especially when you or a loved one has diabetes. Besides understanding the impact of each food on one's blood glucose level, sorting through questions about fat, fiber, carbohydrates (carbs), sweeteners, the glycemic index and more can be daunting.

Released: 3-Aug-2006 5:30 PM EDT
Tips for Handling Summer Heat For People With Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center experts offer tips for handling summer heat For people with diabetes.

Released: 9-Aug-2006 3:50 PM EDT
Victory Medal Awarded to New York Man Living 75 Years with Type 1 Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center, the global leader in diabetes research, care and education, will present its 22nd Joslin Victory Award Medal this Sunday, Aug. 13, to a New York man for living 75 years with type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes. Robert L. Bates of New Windsor, NY, will be awarded the medal at his 80th birthday celebration at the Thayer Hotel at West Point, NY.

Released: 19-Sep-2006 8:00 AM EDT
Walgreens and Joslin Form Broad Alliance to Improve Diabetes Outcomes
Joslin Diabetes Center

Program to feature access to first-in-class pharmacy-based resources for people with diabetes and those at risk for diabetes and related conditions.

Released: 19-Oct-2006 9:30 PM EDT
Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston Establishes First Affiliate in Canada
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center partners with Acadie-Bathurst Health Authority in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada. Marks first Canadian affiliate for global leader in diabetes treatment.

Released: 26-Oct-2006 5:50 PM EDT
Free Online Educational Videos for People with Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin launches free online educational videos for people with diabetes - six tests for staying healthy with diabetes. November is National Diabetes Month.

Released: 31-Oct-2006 6:05 PM EST
Study Examines Insulin Pump Therapy in Adolescents
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin study shows durability of insulin pump therapy for adolescents and identifies factors to help Them overcome barriers to success.

Released: 14-Nov-2006 5:00 PM EST
Joslin’s Latino Diabetes Initiative Launches Its First Audio-Novella
Joslin Diabetes Center

Rosa's Story, an audio-novella from the Joslin Diabetes Center Latino Diabetes Initiative, uses the art of storytelling to educate listeners about the challenges of diabetes faced by the Hispanic/Latino population. The first-person accounts of a fictitious Latino woman with type 2 diabetes, and a teenager with pre-diabetes, are told in the new educational package.

Released: 15-Nov-2006 3:00 PM EST
Joslin Diabetes Center Launches Veraxa Health
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Vision NetworkTM (JVN), a proven retinal imaging service, targets millions of patients with diabetes at risk for vision loss.

Released: 11-Jan-2007 7:45 PM EST
T.J. Maxx and Joslin Diabetes Center Are Working to Conquer Diabetes In Style
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center, global leader in diabetes research, care and education, is proud to announce its national in-store cause-marketing promotion with T.J. Maxx in January. The proceeds will benefit the High Hopes Fund, which supports Joslin's efforts to improve the lives of people with diabetes -- young and old -- and to prevent and cure the disease.

Released: 16-Jan-2007 5:15 PM EST
Joslin Launches National Clinical Trial To Explore Anti-Inflammatory Drug and Type 2 Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center scientists are taking their groundbreaking research on the role of inflammation in type 2 diabetes to a new level this month with the launch of a national clinical trial to investigate whether salsalate, an anti-inflammatory drug used for years to manage arthritis pain, can reduce blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

Released: 19-Jan-2007 6:10 PM EST
Joslin Diabetes Center Names Ranch C. Kimball as Seventh President
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center Names Ranch C. Kimball, Former Romney Chief Economic Advisor and Distinguished Business Veteran, as Seventh President

25-Jan-2007 3:35 PM EST
Role of Appetite Hormone MCH in Insulin Production
Joslin Diabetes Center

New Joslin-led Study uncovers role of appetite-related Melanin Concentrating Hormone (MCH) in the brain to beta cell growth and insulin secretion. Findings may lead to treatments that stimulate insulin production.

Released: 29-Jan-2007 3:30 PM EST
Researchers Discover Protein That Causes Blood Vessel Leakage and Swelling in Diabetic Retinopathy
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin researchers discover protein that causes blood vessel leakage and swelling in eyes with diabetic retinopathy. Discovery one day could lead to new treatments for eye diseases and brain swelling caused by head injury, stroke and other conditions.

Released: 1-Mar-2007 4:00 PM EST
Specific Fat Type Can Protect Against Weight Gain and Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

A new study from Joslin Diabetes Center may shed light on why some people can eat excessive amounts of food and not gain weight or develop type 2 diabetes, while others are more likely to develop obesity and this most common form of diabetes on any diet.

Released: 5-Mar-2007 4:15 PM EST
Researchers Discover Culprit in Search for Causes of Diabetic Birth Defects
Joslin Diabetes Center

Over the past several years, Joslin Investigator Mary R. Loeken, Ph.D., and her colleagues at Joslin Diabetes Center have unlocked several mysteries behind what puts women with diabetes more at risk of having a child with birth defects.

Released: 23-Mar-2007 7:00 PM EDT
Joslin Reminds People with Diabetes About Annual Eye Exams
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center reminds people with diabetes to schedule annual eye exams to preserve vision.

2-Apr-2007 3:30 PM EDT
Insulin Receptors Play a Critical Role in Promoting Islet Growth
Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center-led Study indicates insulin receptors play a critical role in promoting islet growth to overcome insulin resistance. Findings may lead to treatments that enhance beta cell growth.

Released: 9-Apr-2007 2:05 PM EDT
Quick Tips for Summer Eye Care
Joslin Diabetes Center

Here comes the sun! Summer's coming and people with diabetes need more than sunglasses to protect their eyes.

Released: 10-Apr-2007 3:50 PM EDT
Diabetes Is Not Stopping Members of Team Joslin During This Year's Marathon
Joslin Diabetes Center

Running a marathon takes skill, dedication and tremendous athleticism. Just ask Ironman Triathlete Jay Hewitt, who is leading Team Joslin through the 26.2 mile course during this year's Boston Marathon. Members of Team Joslin are running the marathon for many reasons, but one reason stands above the rest - and it is personal.

1-May-2007 3:50 PM EDT
Tight Diabetes Control Does Not Impact Cognitive Ability in Type 1 Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

National Joslin-led study shows tight blood glucose control in people with type 1 diabetes does not negatively impact cognitive ability.

Released: 9-May-2007 11:00 AM EDT
People with Diabetes Need More than Sunglasses to Protect Eyes
Joslin Diabetes Center

Here Comes the Sun! Summer's Coming and People with Diabetes Need More than Sunglasses to Protect Their Eyes


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