Prof. Heiko Lickert is the director of the Institute of Diabetes and Regeneration Research at Helmholtz Munich, professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and member of the German Center ...

Cephalic phase insulin release (CPIR) denotes an early neuroendocrine response whereby sensory cues associated with food—most notably taste—prime the body for nutrient assimilation. As food stimulus ...

Three years ago, the inceptor protein was discovered and its role as an inhibitor of the insulin signaling pathway was described. Inceptor and the insulin receptor are located on the surface of beta ...

Researchers are pursuing various solutions for administering insulin to those with Diabetes. One such solution is to enclose insulin-producing designer cells in capsules that can be implanted in the ...

Insulin resistance affects millions of people worldwide, yet many don’t realize their bodies are struggling to process blood sugar effectively until more serious health issues develop. This metabolic ...

Dietary choices and the gut microbiome likely play a large role in the development and management of type 2 diabetes. A recent study suggests that a certain microbial metabolite could help reduce ...

McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic ...

Duke University scientists have discovered that pancreatic alpha cells, long believed to only produce glucagon, actually generate powerful amounts of GLP-1 — the same hormone mimicked by popular ...

Automated insulin delivery systems — a continuous glucose monitor, insulin pump, and algorithm — enable athletes to manage ...