Obesity and Diabetes Week

Adipogenesis - Proteome analysis of adipogenesis conducted

Diabetes Epidemiology - Prevalence of diabetes in the province of Girona, Spain reported

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Transcriptional networks controlling beta cell function identified

Diabetes Therapy - Diabetes care and complications in remote health care setting described

Obesity and Diabetes - PCK1 is a candidate diabetes and obesity gene

Addiction Medicine - Liver function test results for naltrexone patients may be misleading

Blood Glucose Monitoring - "All-in-one" blood glucose monitor and insulin pump receives FDA clearance

Blood Glucose Monitoring - TrueTrack Smart System receives FDA approval for alternate site testing

Childhood Obesity - Preschool policies and practices affect children's physical activity

Diabetes - Pro-inflammatory cytokines not risk factors in older Korean women

Diabetes - Studies: Expanded population of stem cells successfully reverses diabetes

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Deficiencies in gut NK cell number and function precede diabetes onset

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Helper requirements for effector CTL to beta cell antigens outlined

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Insulin-like growth factors and pancreas beta cells reviewed

Diabetes Pathogenesis - pdx1 and HNF6 play roles in proliferation of endocrine precursors

Diabetes Therapy - Alliance to identify factors important to stem cell differentiation

Diabetes Therapy - Diabetes prevention using transgenic plants requires GAD and IL-4

Diabetes Therapy - Oral amino acids constitute metabolic therapy in patients with diabetes

Diabetes Therapy - Regenerated islets to be used to create supply for diabetes treatment

Diabetes Therapy - Sucanon marketing agreement signed for Mexico

Diabetes Therapy - Ticlopidine beneficial for hypercoagulability in diabetic patients

Diabetes Therapy - Treatment of type 1 diabetes by preserving insulin secretion reviewed

Diabetic Nephropathy - Glucose regulates glomerular endothelial cell proteoglycans

Diabetic Nephropathy - Streptozotocin injections cause early onset of glomerulosclerosis

Diet - LifeStyle Sensor Monitors to provide instant feedback on diet control

Diet and Nutrition - Effect of fiber types on digestibility of nutrients in cats reported

Diet and Nutrition - Food restriction reduces age-related sensitivity to oxidized lipids

Finance - Mark J. Gainor invests in medical device company

Fitness & Obesity - Pediatricians urged to advise patients on obesity

Fitness & Wellness - Fitness classes for babies may improve health

Fitness & Wellness - Greenville County, South Carolina, schools go healthier

Fitness & Wellness - Pregnant women now encouraged to stay fit