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The drug candidate is a non-toxic small molecule that given orally effectively rescued mice from models of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
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This award recognizes Robert Oster’s numerous statistical contributions to UAB faculty, staff and students.
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Impacting the health and well-being of a community is a cornerstone of UAB’s strategic plan and has been recognized globally by Times Higher Education.
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This suggests the possibility of cross-talk that heightens pathogenesis in Type 1 diabetes.
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The biomarker can identify beta cell death in children and adults with recent-onset Type 1 diabetes and in antibody-positive at-risk subjects before disease onset.
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UAB and Children’s of Alabama have named the new director of Pediatric Endocrinology.
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UAB nutrition researchers are conducting a new study on Type 2 diabetes and addressing the disproportionate complications experienced by African American patients.
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A new study from UAB describes the impact of a peer coach intervention on hospitalizations and emergency room visits for individuals with diabetes and depression.
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Some 652 participants across four states will be recruited to test the effects of exercise and diet interventions in underserved cancer survivors.
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Significant novel findings published by UAB researchers established verapamil as a successful therapeutic approach to target loss of beta cell function caused by Type 1 diabetes.
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A gene called TXNIP was the answer, and it led to a drug called verapamil and a successful diabetes trial.
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Inhibition of this microRNA might improve response to newer diabetes drugs, such as Byetta, Victoza, Trulicity, Januvia, Onglyza and Tradjenta.
Recruitment for the trial continues as Myers discusses the benefits she received from participating and the knowledge she has gained to take control of her health care.
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Lead author of paper published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice journal says, while causal relationship cannot be inferred, findings are “absolutely encouraging.”
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Many patients diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as adults do not fit the standard profile for a diabetes diagnosis; they are younger, are relatively fit and have little if any belly fat.
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Three-year grant establishes consortium to better organize and support collaborative research related to the loss of functional beta cell mass in type 1 diabetes.
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Looking forward to a promising 2015, UAB News revisits some top stories of 2014.
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In human clinical trial, UAB to test drug shown to completely reverse diabetes in human islets, mice
The “repurposing of verapamil as a beta cell survival therapy in type 1 diabetes” trial will test an approach different from any current diabetes treatment.
Learn more about causes, therapies and training during UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center’s annual research day.
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Counting carbs, exchanging candy for other treats and saving it for dessert are all alternatives for parents to consider.
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