diabetes

The Unique Structure Of Obesity-Related Receptors

The crystal structures of AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 reveal a completely new type of receptor structure which incorporates zinc ions.

New Diagnostic Tool For Diabetes In Asia

Malaysia will officially adopt HbA1C as a diabetes diagnostic tool in late 2015 as a supplement to the existing blood glucose test.

Type 1 Diabetes Hits Women Harder

Compared to the men, women with type 1 diabetes are 40 percent more likely to die, according to an analysis of studies involving over 200,000 people.

Asia’s Nutrition Time Bomb

Concerted action is required to deal with Asia's twin threats of obesity and under-nutrition, write Don Gunasekera and David Newth.

Reducing Diabetes Risk With Anti-Ulcer Drug

A commonly used anti-ulcer drug could help prevent the development of diabetes caused by high-fat diets.

‘Good Fat’ Could Help Manage Diabetes

Activating brown fat cells could help Type 2 diabetics manage their condition by increasing the number of glucose transporters.

Controlling Diabetes With Cytokines

Using the cytokine IL-22 instead of insulin to manage Type 2 diabetes could mean fewer injections for patients.

Taking The Pain Out Of Glucose Monitoring

Biomicro collaborates with IME to develop wireless, implantable glucose monitoring devices for diabetics.

Sunshine May Slow Onset Of Diabetes & Weight Gain

Exposure to sunlight suppressed weight gain and early signs of diabetes in mice fed a high fat diet.