How Exercise Helps Fix Broken Sugar-Control Cells in Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists discovered a new reason why people with type 2 diabetes struggle to control their blood sugar. They found that a protein called BAF60C becomes less …
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How Your Cells Clean Themselves to Protect Blood Sugar Control
Scientists discovered that a natural cleaning process inside your cells, called autophagy, helps protect the cells that make insulin even when you eat a lot of …
Read MoreNew Spirulina Compound May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a natural compound from spirulina (a type of algae) called SP6 may help prevent type 2 diabetes by fixing how the body handles …
Read MoreMustard Seeds May Help Protect Pancreas in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether mustard seed extract could help protect the pancreas in rats with diabetes. The pancreas makes insulin, a hormone that controls …
Read MoreWatermelon Juice May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether African watermelon juice could help manage type 2 diabetes in rats. They found that watermelon juice reduced blood sugar levels and …
Read MoreCan L-Arginine Help Repair Pancreases Damaged by Type 1 Diabetes?
Researchers tested whether a supplement called L-arginine could help repair pancreas damage in rats with type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes damages the pancreas …
Read MoreTurning Off One Protein Helps Pancreas Handle Sugar Better
Scientists discovered that turning off a protein called PKD in pancreas cells that make insulin actually helps the body handle sugar better, especially when …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered that as babies grow and start eating solid food, their gut bacteria change in important ways that help their pancreas develop properly. …
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