Tag: insulin
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New Treatment For Type 1 Diabetes Discovered by Researchers
Researchers have discovered how nanotechnology could offer a new treatment for patients with Type 1 diabetes. Those with the condition must take insulin daily to manage blood sugar levels. Since it requires lifelong treatment, itâs burdensome for the patient. Type 1 diabetes causes the immune system to attack and destroy insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.…
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Scientists Reveal How Insulin Impacts Dopamine Production
A new study by researchers from the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) shows how insulin affects dopamine production. Considered the most important neurotransmitter for the brainâs reward system, dopamine is the âfeel-goodâ hormone. Your brain releases it when youâre anticipating a reward. When you associate an activity, food, or person with happiness, this raises…
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Service Dog Learns How to Respond to Owner’s Blood Sugar Levels
A service dog can provide assistance for people with many different conditions, such as diabetes. For Sam, having a diabetic alert dog totally changed her life. Itâs brought her peace of mind and security knowing that her dog Korey is watching out for her. âHe is my service dog for Type 1 diabetes, so Korey…