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Stem Cell-Derived Islets Made Simple: How Lab-Grown Beta Cells Could Transform Diabetes
Diabetes develops when the beta cells in the pancreas, which normally make the hormone insulin, don’t work properly or are lost. While the usual treatment is to inject insulin from an outside source, this doesn’t perfectly control blood sugar like the body’s own healthy beta cells do. This can lead to problems like very low...
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Glucagon: A Forgotten Hormone in Diabetes
We need the right amount of sugar in our blood to be healthy. However, too much sugar over time can damage our organs. So, our blood sugar needs to stay within a small range – not too high and not too low. Our bodies keep track of and respond to changes in blood sugar using...
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Promising Trends in Type 1 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) means constantly managing your blood sugar levels, often through daily insulin injections or the use of an insulin pump. Fortunately, diabetes care has come a long way. Today, many people use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and advanced insulin pumps that can automatically adjust insulin delivery, making life with diabetes...
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Type 2 Diabetes: The Chicken or the Egg of Pancreatic Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance?
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a complicated health problem that affects how your body uses sugar. It usually involves two main problems: Insufficient insulin production: The pancreas, an organ in your body, might not make enough insulin for your body’s needs. Inside the pancreas are small groups of cells called pancreatic islets. These islets contain...
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How Chemicals in Our Environment Affect Diabetes Risk
Diabetes is a condition that affects how our bodies use sugar for energy. While many people know that things like family history, diet, and exercise play a role in diabetes risk, there’s another piece of the puzzle that’s often overlooked: the chemicals in our environment. What Are Environmental Pollutants? Environmental pollutants are harmful chemicals that...
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How Insulin Works: The Hormone That Keeps Blood Sugar in Check
Insulin is the hormone that keeps our blood sugar (glucose) levels in check. It travels through the bloodstream and makes sure our body uses or stores sugar properly, so we have steady energy throughout the day. It is produced by beta cells in the pancreas and stored in small pockets called granules until it is...