Diabetes Foundation

Diabetes is a problem that affects so many people, both the U.S. and worldwide, surprisingly, however, very little is known about the disease.

There are a number of organizations that are researching the exact causes of diabetes, as well as new and better ways to control, monitor glucose levels in the blood, insulin in the blood, new drugs to correct problems and even how to stop it before it starts.

There are many groups and organizations involved in research such as the FDA, the Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation, or DAREF, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Diabetes Research Institute and the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation and many, many others in the United States, Great Britain, Australia and many other countries.

Some current research includes;

aec A vaccination against the autoimmune response that causes type 1 diabetes. Tests are being conducted on animals.

aec Genetic engineering to make liver cells that produce insulin. Although insulin is produced there is no internal control mechanism, as is the pancreas, so that the rate of insulin from these cells remains constant regardless of the requirement of the body to hormone.

aec Stem cells are the very basic building blocks of the human body and have the ability to develop into any cell type. It is possible that researchers will find a way to use stem cells to insulin-producing cells to replace those damaged by the autoimmune problem that causes type 1 diabetes.

aec Immunoassay type 1 diabetes.

aec The impact of physical training for people with diabetes.

aec A recent report that transplanted pig cells were able to reverse diabetes in monkeys tested.

aec Questions pressure.

aec Improved survival of cells important agents in diabetes.

aec A drug against type 1 diabetes using pancreatic beta cells to live longer, the loss of beta cells is a cause of type 1 diabetes thoughts, is currently underway by the research of diabetes action and basic education (DAREF) which may prove to help patients create their own insulin, thus reducing dependence on external insulin

Other ongoing research is the use of cinnamon to lower blood sugar. Dr. Richard Anderson at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Resource Centre has been able to isolate a compound in cinnamon lowers blood sugar.

The reason for the cinnamon is so useful to the person with diabetes is how it inhibits the enzymes in the body that may be responsible for insulin resistance. This is particularly noticeable in those with diabetes type II and have problems with insulin resistance. Cinnamon has also been shown to increase the body's sensitivity to insulin causing insulin to be used more effectively.

If you or someone you know is suffering from this chronic disease, funding research team can help you benefit immediately and you can play a role in research and treatment for millions of diabetics worldwide .

A couple of newer treatments are being tested -

A drug that is based on the saliva of a venomous lizard - the Gila monster. The drug containing this new treatment is administered by injection into a much the same way as insulin but early trials have seen many participants withdraw because of an increase in side effects when compared to those caused by insulin. All research undertaken so far has been sponsored by the pharmaceutical company that produces the drug.

Another new treatment through trials is the administration of insulin by inhalation. Insulin is prepared as a dry micro fine powder that is inhaled directls.