Does the brain play a role in blood glucose regulation? The accepted concept is that blood glucose levels are tightly controlled by hormones secreted in the pancreas, such as insulin and glucagon. So, ...

The UOC has taken part in a study with US institutions on the importance of this indicator, which may lead to new recommendations for patients The way glucose is regulated at night plays a key role in ...

Patients with type 1 diabetes live with a constant risk of hyper- or hypoglycemia. Precisely controlled insulin release could help to improve regulation of their blood sugar levels. In the journal ...

The body's blood glucose level needs to be maintained in a relatively narrow range. It cannot be too high, as it can lead to diabetes, and it cannot be too low because it can cause fainting or even ...

Researchers reveal for the first time that high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes can play a causal role in lung disorders. Groundbreaking research published today in Nature Genetics describes the ...

Rita Basu holds the Endowed Professorship in Diabetes Science in the UAB Department of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and is a senior scientist in the UAB Comprehensive ...

Immune cells native to the intestines travel to the pancreas to stimulate glucagon production in pancreatic alpha cells, thereby contributing to the regulation of blood glucose levels, suggests a ...

Continuous glucose monitors are trending for people without diabetes. Should you wear a CGM and can it help you lose weight?

A new study suggests that raspberry leaf tea may play a role in managing blood sugar levels. Researchers found that drinking ...

A new study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that the combination of ...