Type 1 Diabetes

Abstract

ur bodies need fuel for proper function. Glucose (sugar) is the fuel that our cells use to produce energy. In order to process the sugar we eat in various foods, our bodies produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone made by beta cells, clusters of cells in the pancreas (an organ located in the upper abdomen). In type 1 diabetes, the beta cells in the pancreas are unable to make insulin because of autoimmune disease. This means that the body' s immune system makes autoantibodies that attack and destroy the pancreatic beta cells. Type 2 diabetes is the result of the body' s inability to properly use the insulin made by the pancreas and almost always occurs in adults and children who are overweight. Because type 1 diabetes usually starts in childhood, it is sometimes called juvenile diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a serious illness that cannot be cured, but it can be treated and controlled. The September 26, 2007, issue of JAMA includes an article about children at risk for type 1 diabetes. This Patient Page is based on one previously published in the October 22/29, 2003, issue of JAMA.

The Determination of Efficacy of CircuCare on Blood Circulation and Metabolism: An Animal Model Study

“…The proper blood flow in the circulatory system is critical to the maintenance of life, as it supplies nutrients to cells throughout the body, in addition to enabling gas exchange, the transport of metabolites, and the maintenance of homeostasis [1]. The causes of insufficient blood circulation include aging, diseases (such as diabetes), unhealthy lifestyle (such as smoking and poor diets), and accidental injuries [2][3][4][5][6]. According to existing literature, a variety of symptoms may result from insufficient blood circulation, such as cold extremities, mental exhaustion, and sore and numb limbs.…”

Novel chenodeoxycholic acid–sodium alginate matrix in the microencapsulation of the potential antidiabetic drug, probucol. Anin vitrostudy

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