More articles about: Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes
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Why Does Obesity Lead to Respiratory Dysfunction?
New research offers an answer for why some people diagnosed with obesity develop breathing problems.
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New clinical research program takes steps to predict and prevent diabetic foot ulcers
A federal grant has helped U-M and five other institutions launch a collaborative effort to research the common and costly complication of diabetes.
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Will Weight Loss Before Conception Make Mom and Baby Healthier?
How important is your preconception weight? Learn about a clinical study investigating the affect of pre-pregnancy weight loss on maternal and fetal health.
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New Clinical Trial Accepting Patients, Hopes to Ease Type 1 Diabetes Management
A first-of-its-kind advanced insulin delivery system could help type 1 diabetes patients manage their condition without continuously adjusting insulin doses on their own.
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Study: Many Older Diabetes Patients May Be Dangerously Overtreated
Read the latest results from a new study on diabetes treatment which found that many older adults with diabetes are dangerously overtreated.
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Advocating for Her Own Rare Disease: Andra’s Story
After being diagnosed with a rare endocrine disease, Andra Stratton was dismayed to find little information about the condition. So she started a foundation for others also affected and seeking answers.
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Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes: How Doctors Use it and Adjust for Treatment
Insulin therapy for type 2 Diabetes requires frequent dosage adjustments. Here’s how type 2 diabetes patients work with their doctors to manage glucose levels.
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Study: Two-Thirds of Clinicians Lack Knowledge of Diabetes-Related Foot Complication
Learn more about a recent survey which found that a majority of doctors who are not foot specialists don’t know enough about charcot foot damage.
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What Primary Care Providers Should Know About Diabetic Neuropathy
American Diabetes Association released guidelines for diabetic neuropathy treatment, prevention & pain management. See what physicians should know from the ADA.
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Researching Proinsulin Misfolding to Understand Diabetes
Researchers are studying endoplasmic reticulum associated degradation & how it corrects proinsulin misfolding. Learn more about ERAD and MIDY diabetes research.
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5 Questions with a Diabetes Physician Who Has Type 1
University of Michigan endocrinologist who has type 1 diabetes answers questions about becoming a doctor and living with the disease. Read the full interview.
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Getting a Second Opinion on Adrenal Cancer
University of Michigan provides a remote second opinion program for those diagnosed with adrenal cancer. Find out more about the program and the cost.
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International Collaboration Leads to Clues About Rare Cancer
Researchers from across the globe, including University of Michigan, have identified genes that could assist in diagnosing and predicting adrenal cancer.
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When It’s Not Exactly Cancer: Renaming Early Stage Thyroid Tumors
Researchers at the University of Michigan suggest categorizing non-life-threatening thyroid tumors separately from more aggressive thyroid cancers.
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Shining a Light on Pancreatic Insulin
A doctor from the University of Michigan Health System has developed a way to visualize stored insulin in the pancreas of a living creature.
