Dysfunctions of the tiny cell processes (primary cilia) of the pancreatic beta cells could be a cause of type 2 diabetes.

An international team led by the Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden has visualized the structure and function of primary cilia ...

An electron density map has been calculated at a resolution of 2.8 Å which shows many details of the arrangement of the atoms in rhombohedral crystals of insulin.

What is the history of diabetes, when was the first National Diabetes Month, and how have diabetes statistics changed over the years?

For this reason, creating insulin in pill form is a real challenge. Bennett said that they managed to create tablets that resemble a sandwich in structure - insulin is placed between layers of ...

“Notably, glucose values vary over a narrow range (from approximately 2 to 20-30 mM [36 mg/dL to 360-540 mg/dL] in people with diabetes), so a rather steep change in insulin bioactivity must be ...

In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle is more crucial than ever. Many individuals are ...

Our researchers have discovered – for the first time – that the shape of our DNA has an important job in controlling how much insulin we make. The findings could help scientists to develop new drugs ...

It is the last bullet point that’s creating issues. During the 2023 Open Enrollment Period, I discovered that some clients’ insulin would not be covered by their plans in the new year.

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