Being obese or overweight is one of the major diabetes risk factors. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, may also be ...

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas, a gland in the abdomen. It is secreted in response to increased amounts of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin helps transport glucose into ...

The tight junctions (blocks) and adherens junctions (ovals) between endothelial cells in the brain vasculature prevent paracellular transport through the endothelial layer. Insulin is in CSF at ...

In previous First Word columns, I discussed the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on the kidney to prevent progression of chronic ...

Originating from human liver cancer, HepG2 cells present numerous typical characteristics of liver cells, such as the ability to express a variety of liver-related enzymes and transport proteins.

reduced blood-brain barrier insulin transport, or reduced neuronal responsiveness to insulin can be invoked to explain how insulin action in the brain of affected individuals might be attenuated.

A single-center pilot study at the Veterans Affairs Hospital/University of Washington in Seattle reported improved verbal memory retention and attention after a three-week test of 20 international ...

Cortisol has been shown to depress the glucose phosphorylating capacity of striated muscle and the responsiveness of the glucose transport system to insulin. 15 Perhaps the "peripheral machinery ...

The global temperature controlled pharmaceutical packaging solutions market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by ...

In a bizarre turn of events a motorist who is suffering from a rare diabetic condition has been falsely convicted in a ...

If you have type 2 diabetes, it’s important to manage your hormone levels, as an imbalance can alter how your body responds to insulin. Lifestyle measures like reducing stressors and eating a ...