Lifechanging technology could reduce daily diabetes injections to just three shots a year
Scientists have unveiled a pioneering hydrogel drug delivery system capable of transforming diabetes and weight control drug delivery
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JJ Shavit
- Nov 9
Gamechanging diabetes discovery could lead to life without insulin
People with a severe form of diabetes, where the beta cells of the pancreas do not produce or no longer produce enough insulin
JJ Shavit
- Oct 27
Lifechanging treatment could slash US cancer deaths by 50%, study finds
Veiseh emphasized the similarity of this approach to the “closed-loop therapy” used in the treatment and management of diabetes.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 2
Breakthrough procedure eliminates the body's need for insulin, study finds
Outpatient endoscopic procedure for Type 2 diabetes patients, potentially enabling them to sustain glycemic balance and discontinue insulin
JJ Shavit
- Sep 20
An implantable device could enable injection-free control of diabetes
MIT has unveiled a implantable device that doesn't just house insulin-producing islet cells but also boasts an integrated oxygen factory.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 31
One-hour procedure eliminates the body's need for insulin, study finds
Type 2 diabetes affects more than 37 million Americans and over 90% of them have the condition.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 25
Major diabetes discovery brings the world closer to life without insulin
People with a severe form of diabetes, where the beta cells of the pancreas do not produce or no longer produce enough insulin
JJ Shavit
- Jul 31
One-hour procedure eliminates the need for insulin, new research finds
The traditional method of treating Type 2 diabetes involves taking glucose-lowering medication or injecting insulin, which has side effects
JJ Shavit
- Jul 6
Researchers revolutionize Type 1 Diabetes management with AI
People with type 1 diabetes must constantly monitor their blood glucose levels, as their bodies produce minimal or no insulin on their own.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 29
Minor, one-hour, procedure eliminates the need for insulin, study finds
Electrical pulses delivered to the duodenum could provide a single outpatient endoscopic treatment for Type 2 diabetes patients.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 28
Groundbreaking weight-loss drug could be stronger than Ozempic and as powerful as surgery
Research outpaced Ozempic and Mounjaro in efficacy, and coming close to matching the transformative effects of bariatric surgery.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 15
Plant-based oral insulin could revolutionize treatment for diabetes patients worldwide
A new, affordable method of insulin delivery lowers the risk of hypoglycemia when compared to current diabetes treatments
JJ Shavit
- May 30
Simple, one-time procedure could eliminate need for insulin for type 2 diabetics
The traditional method of treating Type 2 diabetes involves taking glucose-lowering medication or injecting insulin, which has side effects.
JJ Shavit
- May 9
Major research study defines two new types of obesity
Two new distinct types of obesity, each with their own unique physiological and molecular features, can impact an individual's health.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 30
Simple, one-hour procedure eliminates need for insulin for type 2 diabetics
Electrical pulses delivered to the duodenum, could provide a single outpatient endoscopic treatment for Type 2 diabetes.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 18
Artificial pancreas revolutionizes blood sugar control for kids with type 1 diabetes
The artificial pancreas has an insulin pump that uses advanced control algorithms based on the person’s glucose-monitoring information.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 16
Turns out you really can mix oil and water together ... with incredible benefits
The technique is novel because it doesn’t just mix the two together to make an emulsion, it actually makes oil soluble in water.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 11
Major scientific discovery redefines obesity
The study also reveals new details about the role of epigenetics in health and provides insights into the link between insulin and obesity.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 7
Major diabetes discovery brings life without insulin closer to reality
Insulin therapy, which celebrated its 100th anniversary, has probably saved the lives of hundreds of millions of type 1 diabetes patients.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 5
Researchers are close to a cure for diabetes using ultrasound
Diabetes is a condition that occurs when the body cannot produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
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