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Diabetes Research Connection

Breaking Down the Prevalence of Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes affects people of all ages and races throughout the United States, but just how many people are impacted? According to a…

2 min readJun 4, 2018

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Breaking Down the Prevalence of Type 1 Diabetes

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Diabetes Research Connection

Are Artificial Pancreas Systems Effective in Treating Type 1 Diabetes?

There are many options available for treating type 1 diabetes from regular finger pricks and injections of insulin to continuous glucose…

2 min readMay 25, 2018

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Are Artificial Pancreas Systems Effective in Treating Type 1 Diabetes?

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Diabetes Research Connection

Viruses May Cause T1D and Other Autoimmune Diseases

Viruses are the cause of many health conditions and affect the body in different ways. As scientists learn more about these viruses, they…

3 min readMay 22, 2018

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Viruses May Cause T1D and Other Autoimmune Diseases

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Diabetes Research Connection

Oxygen Supply May be Key in Supporting Islet Transplantation

One of the strategies scientists have focused on in the treatment of type 1 diabetes is transplanting healthy islet cells into the body to…

2 min readMay 15, 2018

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Oxygen Supply May be Key in Supporting Islet Transplantation

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Diabetes Research Connection

What You Need to Know About Hypoglycemia Unawareness

Many people are aware of warning signs that their blood sugar is too low. They experience sweating, shakiness, hunger, or dizziness. They…

3 min readApr 19, 2018

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What You Need to Know About Hypoglycemia Unawareness

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Diabetes Research Connection

Examining the Impact of Adding SGLT2 Inhibitors to T1D Treatment

For individuals living with type 1 diabetes, every day consists of checking their blood glucose levels, monitoring what they eat, and…

2 min readApr 11, 2018

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Examining the Impact of Adding SGLT2 Inhibitors to T1D Treatment

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Diabetes Research Connection

Improving PD-L1 Levels to Treat Type 1 Diabetes

A major obstacle that researchers face in treating type 1 diabetes (T1D) is the body’s own immune system. In individuals with T1D, the…

2 min readMar 29, 2018

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Improving PD-L1 Levels to Treat Type 1 Diabetes

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Diabetes Research Connection

Exploring Beta Cell Regeneration in Treating Type 1 Diabetes

In individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the body’s immune system mistakenly destroys insulin-producing beta cells necessary for managing…

2 min readMar 27, 2018

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Exploring Beta Cell Regeneration in Treating Type 1 Diabetes

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Diabetes Research Connection

Could Implantable Glucose Sensors be a Viable Option for Monitoring Blood Sugar?

Diabetes management has come a long way over the years. Some people have transitioned away from constant finger pricks and begun using…

2 min readMar 21, 2018

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Could Implantable Glucose Sensors be a Viable Option for Monitoring Blood Sugar?

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Diabetes Research Connection

Brain Differences May Impact Ability to Recognize Low Blood Sugar

Healthy adults can typically recognize when their blood sugar may be becoming too low. It triggers physical symptoms such as dizziness…

2 min readFeb 16, 2018

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Brain Differences May Impact Ability to Recognize Low Blood Sugar

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Diabetes Research Connection

Diabetes Research Connection

Our mission is to connect donors with early-career scientists enabling them to perform peer-reviewed, novel research designed to prevent, cure and treat T1D.

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