A Very Encouraging Update on Islet Cell Transplantation

08/02/06 General, Disease Basics, Research, Prevention, Clinical Trials, Living Well

This is one of those stories that we hope will continue to provide answers, results and hope to people living with Type I diabetes. Shan Wolff has gained a little bit more of his life back since having an islet-cell transplant at Baylor University Medical Center. It is not a cure, and it does not make his life perfect again. There are drawbacks such as the hassles and risks of living with a suppressed immune system now. Nevertheless, we have to say: Go Shan!!!! Click here to read Shan’s story.

ED - Newest Marker for Diabetes and Heart Disease We all know that people who are overweight, have high blood pressure and cholesterol levels face a substantial risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. Well, researchers from Boston recently found out that the decrease in blood flow that contributes to eretile dysfunction or impotence can be a marker as well. Read more about this story by clicking here …

Chinese Medicinal Medicine, Berberine - For Now It’s a Theory There are a few stories out there in the news today about a plant-based substance, berberine. Traditional Chinese medicine claims that it lowers glucose levels. It turns out that a group of Asian scientists were able to show that it indeed works in animals. Now they plan to turn to human experiments.

It would be exciting news if it works in humans, too. However, right now it is still a theory or hypothesis. Let’s save the PR energy for the results. :)