Current News

Joslin Research Links Genetic Variant, Poor Glycemic Control to Coronary Artery Disease : BOSTON – November 25, 2008 – A new study led by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard Medical School has found that a common genetic variant associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the general population is also linked to an even higher risk for people with diabetes, particularly those with poor glucose control.
Joslin Researchers Identify New Source of Insulin-Producing Cells :
BOSTON – Nov. 24, 2008 – Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have shown that insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells can form after birth or after injury from progenitor cells within the pancreas that were not beta cells.
Joslin Researcher Named First Winner of the Manpei Suzuki International Prize for Diabetes Research : BOSTON – November 6, 2008 – Joslin Diabetes Center today announced that C. Ronald Kahn, M.D., Head of the Joslin Section on Obesity and Hormone Action and the Mary K. Iacocca Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, has been named the first winner of the Manpei Suzuki International Prize for Diabetes Research.
Joslin Receives $3 million from Eli Lilly and Company Foundation for Obesity Studies : BOSTON – October 14, 2008 – Joslin today announced it has received a three-year, $3 million grant from the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation to help fund studies that will investigate the underlying causes of obesity and insulin resistance.
Joslin Launches Unique Social Networking, Performance Improvement and Learning Initiative for Primary Care Physicians : BOSTON – September 23, 2008 – Joslin Diabetes Center today announced the introduction of the Joslin Professional Education Consortium (JPEC), a unique, comprehensive, Web-based resource and community for primary care physicians (PCPs) focused on treating diabetes and its complications.
Novel Short-Term Weight-Loss Approach Works Long-Term for Type 2 Diabetes : BOSTON – Sept. 2, 2008 – A study by researchers from the Joslin Diabetes Center has shown for the first time that more than half of patients with type 2 diabetes who enrolled in a novel short-term weight management program were able to maintain the weight loss they achieved during the program on their own long-term.
Joslin Diabetes Center Statement: Reported Link between Byetta and Pancreatitis : BOSTON - Aug. 28, 2008 - Joslin responds to the news that the FDA has issued an alert regarding a possible link between Byetta and pancreatitis.
Joslin Study Identifies Protein that Produces ‘Good’ Fat : BOSTON – Aug. 20, 2008 – A study by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center has shown that a protein known for its role in inducing bone growth can also help promote the development of brown fat, a “good” fat that helps in the expenditure of energy and plays a role in fighting obesity.
Joslin Study Finds Insulin Resistance Causes Gallstones : BOSTON – July 22, 2008 – It has been known for more than 100 years that gallstones are more common in obese individuals. Now, researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have determined that insulin resistance is likely the reason why.
Joslin Diabetes Center Publishes Staying Healthy with Diabetes: Weight & Wellness : BOSTON – July 15, 2008 – Joslin Diabetes Center today announced the release of Staying Healthy with Diabetes: Weight & Wellness, the latest book in its popular Staying Healthy with Diabetes series.
Muscle Stem Cell Transplant Boosts Diseased Muscle Function and Replenishes Stem Cell Pool : BOSTON – July 10, 2008 – Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have demonstrated for the first time that transplanted muscle stem cells can both improve muscle function in animals with a form of muscular dystrophy and replenish the stem cell population for use in the repair of future muscle injuries.
Dietary Adherence Associated with Better Glucose Control in Children with Type 1 Diabetes : BOSTON – July 1, 2008 – A study by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center has shown that adherence to prescribed dietary recommendations is associated with better glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes.
Joslin Diabetes Center and Epocrates Launch Innovative Diabetes Resource for Clinicians : BOSTON – June 18, 2008 – Clinicians across America now have access to the knowledge and opinions of a renowned diabetes expert, thanks to a collaboration between Joslin Diabetes Center and Epocrates Inc.
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick Signs Historic Life Sciences Bill at Joslin Diabetes Center : BOSTON - June 16, 2008 - Joslin Diabetes Center hosted Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, legislative leaders and other distinguished guests for the signing of the historic Life Sciences Law, a $1 billion, 10-year initiative.
Beta Cell Defect Linked to Type 2 Diabetes : SAN FRANCISCO – June 8, 2008 – Scientists at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston have found that a defect in the beta cells that make and release insulin has implications for the failure of these cells and the development of type 2 diabetes.
Study Finds Individuals with Long-Term Type 1 Diabetes Still Capable of Producing Insulin : SAN FRANCISCO – June 8, 2008 – Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have discovered that a significant portion of people who have had type 1 diabetes for 50 or more years still have the capacity to produce insulin.
Joslin Study Shows Short-Term Weight Loss Program Works Long-Term : SAN FRANCISCO – June 7, 2008 – Researchers from the Joslin Diabetes Center have shown for the first time that patients with diabetes who enrolled in a short-term weight management program were able to maintain the weight loss they achieved during the program on their own long-term.
Joslin Diabetes Center and Sunstar Inc. Announce Education Initiative : BOSTON -- June 2, 2008 – Joslin Diabetes Center and Sunstar Inc., a Japanese maker of oral health and nutritional products, have teamed up to launch an initiative aimed at educating dentists and physicians about the link between diabetes and gum disease and other oral health issues, as well as the significance of nutrition to each.
Bone Cells Found to Influence Blood Stem Cell Replication and Migration : BOSTON – May 22, 2008 -- Using a novel investigatory technique, researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have established that osteoblasts, cells responsible for bone formation, are also directly involved in the proliferation and expansion of blood-forming hematopoietic stem cells.
Joslin Study Finds Anti-inflammatory Medication May Treat Type 2 Diabetes : BOSTON – May 21, 2008 -- Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center who reported earlier this year that an inexpensive, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug called salsalate might prevent type 2 diabetes are now reporting that the drug may also be beneficial in the treatment of the disease.
Not All Fat Created Equal : BOSTON – May 6, 2008 -- Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have found that subcutaneous fat can reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity.
Team Joslin to Run Marathon in Boston with High Hopes for Diabetes Cure : BOSTON – April 14, 2008 -- This year, 13 motivated individuals will hit the ground running on April 21 as part of Team Joslin in the Boston Marathon.
Joslin Study Identifies Gene Involved in Blood Stem Cell Replication, Movement : BOSTON – April 9, 2008 -- Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have identified a gene that is responsible for the division and movement of marrow-derived, blood-forming stem cells, a finding that could have major implications for the future of bone marrow and blood cell transplantation.
Joslin Researchers Discover New Effect for Insulin : BOSTON – March 20, 2008 -- Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have shown that insulin has a previously unknown effect that plays a role in aging and lifespan, a finding that could ultimately provide a mechanism for gene manipulations that could help people live longer and healthier lives.
Joslin Diabetes Center Updates Diabetes Deskbook : BOSTON – March 10, 2008 -- Joslin Diabetes Center today announced the release of the Second Edition of its comprehensive resource Joslin’s Diabetes Deskbook – A Guide for Primary Care Providers.
Overweight Hispanic Children Shown to Have Vascular Inflammation : BOSTON – Feb. 27, 2008 -- Overweight Hispanic children with normal blood glucose (sugar) levels showed elevated markers for blood vessel inflammation that may predispose them to developing both type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Joslin Study Finds Restricting Insulin Doses Increases Mortality Risk : BOSTON – Feb. 27, 2008 -- A new Joslin study has found that women with type 1 diabetes who reported taking less insulin than prescribed had a three-fold increased risk of death and higher rates of disease complications than those who did not skip needed insulin shots.
Joslin Diabetes Center and The Barton Center for Diabetes Education Reach Agreement for Barton to Manage Camp Joslin : BOSTON – Feb. 25, 2008 -- Under the agreement, The Barton Center assumes responsibility for all management and operations of Camp Joslin. Joslin retains ownership of Camp Joslin.
Michael P. Sullivan Joins Joslin Diabetes Center As Senior Vice President Of Development : BOSTON – Feb. 13, 2008 -- Sullivan comes to Joslin from a successful program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Network, with deep ties to the Greater Boston community and a strong track record in healthcare philanthropy, public affairs and government.
Joslin Diabetes Center Statement: ACCORD Study : BOSTON – Feb. 6, 2008 – Joslin responds to the news that the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has halted the intensive blood glucose (sugar) control arm in one of its studies due to safety concerns.
Joslin Study Identifies Key Factor that Links Metabolic Syndrome : BOSTON – Feb. 5, 2008 -- A new study led by researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center has identified insulin resistance in the liver as a key factor in the cause of metabolic syndrome and its associated atherosclerosis, disorders that put tens of millions of Americans at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Joslin Study Shows Anti-Inflammatory Drug May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes : BOSTON – Jan. 28, 2008 -- Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center are reporting that an inexpensive anti-inflammatory drug similar to aspirin, salsalate, may prevent type 2 diabetes by lowering blood glucose and reducing inflammation
Joslin Diabetes Center Completes Land Sale : [November 27, 2007] — Joslin Diabetes Center announced today it has completed the sale of a prime development parcel at the intersection of Longwood and Brookline Avenues in the Longwood Medical Area (LMA) to a joint venture of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., National Development, and Charles River Realty Investors.
Boston’s Prudential Tower Will Shine Blue for World Diabetes Day : [November 12, 2007] – Boston’s world-renowned Prudential Tower will join 200 monuments across the world and will light its top floors in blue in honor of World Diabetes Day on Wednesday, November 14. The lighting is part of a global effort to raise awareness of diabetes and its impact on the 246 million people worldwide with the disease.
Joslin Researchers Uncover Potential Role of Leptin in Diabetes : [October 1, 2007] — A new Joslin-led study has shown that leptin, a hormone known mainly for regulating appetite control and energy metabolism, plays a major role in islet cell growth and insulin secretion. This finding opens up new avenues for studying leptin and its role in islet cell biology, which may lead to new treatments for diabetes. This study appears in the October 2007 issue of The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
"Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids" to Support Joslin Diabetes Center : [September 19, 2007] — Kevin Youkilis, first baseman for the Boston Red Sox, today announced the creation of Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids, a private, nonprofit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Hits for Kids will raise support and awareness for community-based childrens’ charities and medical research organizations. Also today, the organization launched its website.
U.S. Ironman Jay Hewitt Competes to Defeat Diabetes : [August 23, 2007] — When Jay Hewitt was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 24, he chose to challenge himself by competing in one of the most challenging events in the sporting world – the Ironman Triathlon. Not only has Hewitt achieved his goal of finishing an Ironman, but he has crossed the finish line 13 times, proving to people with diabetes everywhere that diabetes has not stopped him from achieving – and surpassing – his goals.
New Joslin Research Identifies Sirtuin Protein Instrumental in Fat Production and Metabolism : [August 15, 2007] — A new Joslin Diabetes Center-led study has identified a protein found in fat cells that may play a major role in how fat is produced and stored, offering a new target for treatments to prevent obesity and reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes. This latest research appears in the August 2007 issue of Cell Metabolism.
Calorie King And Joslin Diabetes Center Team Up to Promote Diabetes Prevention and Management Through Healthy Food Choices : [July 31, 2007] — CalorieKing, America's leading provider of calorie-centric education tools for food awareness, and Joslin Diabetes Center, the world's largest diabetes clinic, diabetes research center and provider of diabetes education, announced today an alliance to promote type 2 diabetes awareness, prevention and management.
JOSLIN DIABETES CENTER POISED TO SELL LAND, DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ALEXANDRIA : [July 24, 2007] – Joslin Diabetes Center announced today it has signed a letter of intent with a joint venture of National Development and Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: "ARE") to purchase a prime development parcel owned by Joslin at the intersection of Longwood and Brookline Avenues in the Longwood Medical Area (LMA). The joint venture plans to build a life science building with premier research facilities.
On Your Mark, Get Set…GO! Jay Hewitt, Ironman Triathlete, and Captain of Team Joslin, Trains Kids at Camp Joslin for Swim/Run Biathlon : [June 27, 2007] — Children and young adults attending Camp Joslin this summer will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with an Ironman Triathlete. Jay Hewitt, who races internationally as an elite Ironman triathlete, a demanding sport that includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run, will visit Camp Joslin in Charlton, Mass., and train campers for Camp Joslin’s first-ever swim/run biathlon on Saturday, July 7, 2007.
Joslin-led Study Identifies Genes Key to the Regulation of Body Weight : [June 26, 2007] – A new Joslin Diabetes Center-led study has further illuminated the role of genes in regulating body weight and fat distribution. With obesity being a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, identifying genes that affect this condition holds promise for the detection of individuals at risk, as well as for potential prevention and treatment methods.
Carl A. Haas Motorsports LLC Announces Diabetes Awareness Program With Eli Lilly and Company and Walgreens for NASCAR Busch Team : [June 20, 2007] — Carl A. Haas Motorsports LLC announced today that Eli Lilly and Company and Walgreens will be co-primary sponsors of the team’s NASCAR Busch Series program for rookie Kyle Krisiloff for the remainder of the 2007 season. Krisiloff, 21, will pilot the No. 14 Lilly / Walgreens Ford Fusion in what is the first cause marketing program at this level of a NASCAR-sanctioned racing series.
Department of Health and Medical Services and Emaar Healthcare Group join hands with Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians : [June 10, 2007] — The Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS), the leading medical service provider in the region, and Emaar Healthcare Group (EHG), the wholly owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians, two prestigious global healthcare institutions, to work together for setting up an advanced Diabetes Center in Dubai.
Wily Mo Peña’s MoPeace Foundation and Joslin Diabetes Center Take a Swing at Tackling Type 2 Diabetes within Latino Population : [May 29, 2007] — Boston Red Sox Wily Mo Peña and his MoPeace Foundation are teaming up with Joslin Diabetes Center’s Latino Diabetes Initiative for the Beisbol y Salud Latino Diabetes and Health Festival to educate Latino men, women and children about type 2 diabetes.
Massachusetts Residents May Participate in a Research Study To See if the Aspirin Family of Drugs Can Improve Type 2 Diabetes Management : [May 7, 2007] — Are you one of the estimated 360,000 people with type 2 diabetes in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial at Joslin Diabetes Center investigating whether salsalate, an anti-inflammatory drug used for years to manage arthritis pain, can reduce blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
National Joslin-Led Study Shows Tight Blood Glucose Control in People with Type 1 Diabetes Does Not Negatively Impact Cognitive Ability : [May 2, 2007] - A study led by researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center provides good news for patients with type 1 diabetes who want to maintain tight blood glucose control and thus significantly reduce their risk of developing the devastating complications of the disease¾heart disease, kidney failure, eye disease and blindness, and nerve damage.
Ironman Jay Hewitt Brings High Hopes to Team Joslin for Marathon : [April 10, 2007] – Running a marathon takes skill, dedication and tremendous athleticism. Just ask Ironman Triathlete Jay Hewitt, who is leading Team Joslin through the 26.2 mile course during this year's Boston Marathon. Members of Team Joslin are running the marathon for many reasons, but one reason stands above the rest - and it is personal.
Joslin Offers Quick Tips for Summer Eye Care : [April 9, 2007] – Summer's coming and people with diabetes need more than sunglasses to protect their eyes.
Joslin Study Indicates Insulin Receptors Play a Critical Role in Promoting Islet Growth : [April 2, 2007] – A new Joslin-led study has identified the insulin receptor as an important protein that promotes islet cell growth in mice whose bodies are unable to use insulin properly, or are insulin resistant, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.
Joslin Reminds People with Diabetes to Schedule Annual Eye Exams to Preserve Vision : [March 23, 2007] – Did you know that diabetes is the number one cause of preventable vision loss and blindness? Did you also know that an annual eye exam can lead to early detection of diabetic retinopathy and other eye disease, a frequent complication of diabetes?
Joslin Researchers Discover a Surprising Culprit in the Search for Causes of Diabetic Birth Defects : [March 5, 2007] — Over the past several years, Joslin Investigator Mary R. Loeken, Ph.D., and her colleagues at Joslin Diabetes Center have unlocked several mysteries behind what puts women with diabetes more at risk of having a child with birth defects. Even though those risks have decreased significantly over the years, thanks in part to advancements at Joslin, women with diabetes still are two to five times more likely than the general population to have a baby with birth defects, especially of the heart and spinal cord, organs that form within the first few weeks of pregnancy.
New Joslin Study Reveals How a Specific Fat Type Can Protect Against Weight Gain and Diabetes : [March 1, 2007] – A new study from Joslin Diabetes Center may shed light on why some people can eat excessive amounts of food and not gain weight or develop type 2 diabetes, while others are more likely to develop obesity and this most common form of diabetes on any diet. The study, which used two strains of mice with differing tendencies to gain weight and develop diabetes on a high-fat diet, identified genetic and cellular mechanisms that may prevent certain mice on a calorie-dense diet from gaining weight and developing metabolic syndrome.
Joslin Clinic’s Innovative Electronic Medical Record System : BOSTON – Feb. 28, 2007 – The Joslin Clinic’s innovative electronic medical records system, developed in collaboration with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:QSII), is the 2007 recipient of Microsoft Healthcare Users Group’s (MS-HUG) prestigious Innovation Award in the Disease Surveillance category.
Joslin Study Finds Increased Use of Insulin Pumps, New Insulin Types Give Teens More Tools to Better Manage Diabetes : [February 27, 2007] — It is widely recognized that the teenage years are often a challenging time for youth with diabetes to maintain good blood glucose control. Hormonal changes, peer pressure, food temptations, and resistance to following good health practices are among the factors that make it difficult for many youngsters. Unfortunately, poor diabetes control places youth at increased risk of developing complications from diabetes later in life.
George L. King, M.D., Director of Research at Joslin Diabetes Center, to Serve on Massachusetts’ New Asian American Commission : [February 20, 2007] – George L. King, M.D., Director of Research at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston and co-director of Joslin’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative, will be sworn into Massachusetts’ newly formed Asian American Commission tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the State House. Dr. King also is Head of the Section on Vascular Cell Biology at Joslin and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Joslin Diabetes Center Announces New Education Affiliate at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH : [February 5, 2007] — Joslin Diabetes Center, the global leader in diabetes research, care and education, is pleased to announce its affiliation with Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH. The Joslin Diabetes Center Education Affiliate at Frisbie Memorial Hospital offers educational programs for patients with diabetes, one-on-one education classes for those who are newly diagnosed and diabetes information groups.
Joslin Researchers Discover Protein that Causes Blood Vessel Leakage in Eyes with Diabetic Retinopathy : [January 29, 2007] — Although health professionals have had success in treating diabetic retinopathy, two forms of the disease — proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema — still are the leading causes of vision loss and blindness among working age adults in the developed world.
New Joslin-led Study Uncovers Role of Appetite-Related Melanin Concentrating Hormone (MCH) in the Brain to Beta Cell Growth and Insulin Secretion : [January 25, 2007] — A new Joslin Diabetes Center-led study has shown conclusively that a neuropeptide, melanin concentrating hormone (MCH), found in the brain and known for its role in increasing appetite in people, plays a role in the growth of insulin-producing beta cells and the secretion of insulin. This finding has the potential to spur the development of new treatments for diabetes that stimulate the production of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
Joslin Diabetes Center Names Ranch C. Kimball, Former Romney Chief Economic Advisor and Distinguished Business Leader, as Seventh President : [January 19, 2007] — Ranch C. Kimball, a distinguished leader in business who served as Secretary of Economic Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under former Governor Mitt Romney, has been appointed the chief executive officer and seventh president of the world-renowned Joslin Diabetes Center. Kevin E. Conley, Chair of the Joslin Diabetes Center Board of Trustees, announced the appointment. Kimball will assume the post effective February 1, 2007.
Red Sox Slugger Wily Mo Peña On Base for Joslin Diabetes Center : [January 17, 2007] — Boston Red Sox Wily Mo Peña is teaming up with Joslin Diabetes Center’s Latino Diabetes Initiative for the Beisbol y Salud Diabetes Awareness Project. Peña will host this program in the Dominican Republic on Jan. 20-21 and in Boston this spring to raise diabetes awareness in the Latino population.
Joslin Diabetes Center Launches National Clinical Trial To Explore If Anti-Inflammatory Drug Can Improve Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes : [January 16, 2007] — Joslin Diabetes Center scientists are taking their groundbreaking research on the role of inflammation in type 2 diabetes to a new level this month with the launch of a national clinical trial to investigate whether salsalate, an anti-inflammatory drug used for years to manage arthritis pain, can reduce blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
T.J. Maxx and Joslin Diabetes Center Are Working to Conquer Diabetes In Style : [January 11, 2007] — Joslin Diabetes Center, global leader in diabetes research, care and education, is proud to announce its national in-store cause-marketing promotion with T.J. Maxx in January. The proceeds will benefit the High Hopes Fund, which supports Joslin's efforts to improve the lives of people with diabetes — young and old — and to prevent and cure the disease.
New Joslin Book Gets People with Diabetes Moving in the New Year : [January 4, 2007] — So you vowed to adopt a more active lifestyle in the new year, but you have diabetes and are not sure where to begin? Wonder how to control your blood glucose while dancing, walking or swimming? Do you have to take special precautions if you have diabetes complications such as eye or kidney disease or nerve damage? How can you stay motivated to keep active long after the holiday decorations have been put away?
Joslin Diabetes Center Chosen to ‘Rethink’ How Personal Health Records Can Help Consumers Better Manage Their Health : [December 14, 2006] — Joslin Diabetes Center has been selected as one of nine teams nationwide to participate in a landmark program from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to design and test bold ideas for how consumers can use information technology to better manage their health and navigate the health care system.
Compound Found To Reduce Vision Loss in People With Diabetes, Joslin-Chaired Study Shows : [December 12, 2006] — The findings of a Joslin Diabetes Center-chaired multi-center clinical trial published in the December issue of the journal Ophthalmology are encouraging news for the 230 million people worldwide who have diabetes and are at risk for diabetic eye disease.
La Iniciativa en Diabetes Para Latinos de la Clínica Joslin Lanza Su Primera Audio-Novela Para Latinos/Hispanos Con Diabetes y Sus Familiares : [14 de Noviembre, 2006] — La Historia de Rosa, una audio-novela para Latinos con Diabetes, producida por la Iniciativa en Diabetes para Latinos de la Clínica Joslin, usa el arte de la narración para enseñar acerca de los retos en diabetes que enfrenta la comunidad latina.
Joslin’s Latino Diabetes Initiative Launches Its First Audio-Novella for Hispanics/Latinos with Diabetes and Their Families : [November 14, 2006] — Rosa’s Story, an audio-novella from the Joslin Diabetes Center Latino Diabetes Initiative, uses the art of storytelling to educate listeners about the challenges of diabetes faced by the Hispanic/Latino population. The first person accounts of a fictitious Latino woman with type 2 diabetes, and a teenager with pre-diabetes, are told in the new educational package.
Joslin Study Shows Durability of Insulin Pump Therapy for Adolescents and Identifies Factors to Help Them Overcome Barriers to Success : [October 31, 2006] — In spite of its many advantages, there are many challenges to using an insulin pump to treat type 1 diabetes. Despite these challenges, however, more and more youngsters are choosing pump therapy, even though important questions remain about the pump’s effectiveness for this age group.
Joslin Launches Free Online Educational Videos for People with Diabetes - Six Tests for Staying Healthy with Diabetes : [October 26, 2006] — Joslin Diabetes Center, global leader in diabetes research, care and education, announced today a new free educational tool on its Web site – the Staying Healthy with Diabetes video series. The set of six short videos gives people with diabetes important information about the regular tests they need to have done to live a healthier life.
Joslin Diabetes Center Partners with Acadie-Bathurst Health Authority in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada : [October 19, 2006] — Joslin Diabetes Center, the global leader in diabetes research, care and education, has announced its partnership with Acadie-Bathurst Health Authority (ABHA) in New Brunswick, Canada. The new affiliate, which is located at Chaleur Regional Hospital, is Joslin’s first Canadian affiliate.
Walgreens and Joslin Diabetes Center Form Broad Alliance to Improve Diabetes Outcomes : [September 19, 2006] — Walgreens, the nation's largest drugstore chain, and Joslin Diabetes Center, the global leader in diabetes research, care and education, have formed a sweeping alliance to improve health outcomes for Americans with diabetes.
Joslin Diabetes Center President C. Ronald Kahn, M.D., Plans to Step Down from Post to Pursue Research and Academic Career : [September 7, 2006] — Joslin Diabetes Center, global leader in diabetes research, care and education, announced today that C. Ronald Kahn, M.D., intends to step down as President to pursue his passion for research full time. Dr. Kahn will remain very active at Joslin as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Joslin Diabetes Center Awards Victory Medal to New York Man Living 75 Years with Type 1 Diabetes : [August 9, 2006] — Joslin Diabetes Center, the global leader in diabetes research, care and education, will present its 22nd Joslin Victory Award Medal this Sunday, Aug. 13, to a New York man for living 75 years with type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes. Robert L. Bates of New Windsor, NY, will be awarded the medal at his 80th birthday celebration at the Thayer Hotel at West Point, NY. The hotel coincidentally is commemorating its 80th anniversary.
Joslin Diabetes Center Experts Offer Tips for Handling Summer Heat For People With Diabetes : [August 3, 2006] — The heat being experienced in many parts of the nation these days is tough enough for the average healthy person, but for the estimated 21 million Americans with diabetes, special precautions may be required, according to experts at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston.
Joslin’s New Book De-Mystifies Nutrition and Meal Planning To Help People with Diabetes Stay Healthy : [July 27, 2006] — Conflicting headlines in the news media about what foods are healthy to eat can be confusing, especially when you or a loved one has diabetes. Besides understanding the impact of each food on one’s blood glucose level, sorting through questions about fat, fiber, carbohydrates (carbs), sweeteners, the glycemic index and more can be daunting.
Penta Family’s Love for Joslin Inspires New Dining Facility at Camp Joslin for Children with Diabetes : [July 18, 2006] — When campers arrived this summer for the start of summer camp at the Elliott P. Joslin Camp for Children with Diabetes in Charlton, MA, they found something new had been added to the camp over the winter -- a state-of-the-art dining hall.
Joslin Diabetes Center Study Refutes Recent Report that Bone Marrow Can Replenish Female Oocytes : [June 14, 2006] — Ovulated egg cells, or oocytes, in adult female mice are not formed from germ cells in the blood or bone marrow. That's the conclusion of a new study led by investigators at Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard University.
Nationwide Long-term Study Shows Brain Function Not Impaired By Tight Diabetes Control and Severe Hypoglycemia : [June 12, 2006] — The landmark Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) funded by the National Institutes of Health, which followed 1,441 people with type 1 diabetes for a decade until 1993, showed conclusively that tight blood glucose control significantly reduces the risk of developing complications of diabetes such as eye, kidney and nerve disease.
Joslin Scientists Discover Surprising Signs of Residual Islet Cell Functioning in People with Type 1 Diabetes in the 50-Year Medalist Study : [June 12, 2006] — Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have discovered that a surprisingly high percentage of people with type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent) who have had the disease for 50 years or longer (The Joslin Medalists) may still have residual functioning, insulin-producing islet cells and/or islet cell antibodies.
Joslin Diabetes Center Researchers Pinpoint Causes of Adverse Reactions to Popular Type 2 Diabetes Drugs : [June 1, 2006] — Used by several million people worldwide, rosiglitazone (RSG) is an oral agent that helps patients with type 2 diabetes to maintain good blood glucose levels by improving how their bodies use insulin.
WGBH's Popular “Arthur” Show Lends Support to Diabetes Awareness : [May 15, 2006] — “And now a word from us kids!” is a familiar line for anyone who has ever seen the popular animated series Arthur produced by WGBH Boston and Cookie Jar Entertainment that airs daily on PBS KIDS GO! And on May 17, those words will introduce a segment about healthy eating and diabetes management featuring 11-year-old Corinne, a patient with type 1 diabetes at Joslin Diabetes Center.
Joslin Diabetes Center-Led Study Shows Different Insulin Signaling Components Control Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in the Liver : [May 12, 2006] — Insulin uses two distinct mechanisms to control glucose and the metabolism of blood fats (lipids) in the liver, a new Joslin Diabetes Center-led study has discovered.
Joslin Diabetes Center Partners with St. John Health in Michigan : [May 9, 2006] — Joslin Diabetes Center, the global leader in diabetes research, care and education, has announced its partnership with Providence Hospital in Southfield, Mich., and St. John Providence Park Hospital in Novi, Mich.
Joslin Diabetes Center-Led Study Reveals New Findings on How Insulin-Producing Beta Cells Grow and Function : [April 23, 2006] — A new Joslin Diabetes Center-led study has shown conclusively that two receptors in the insulin-producing beta cell do not affect developmental growth, refuting a long-held hypothesis in diabetes research.
Big Hips, Big Belly? It's in Your Genes : [April 10, 2006] — Do you have big hips or a "beer" belly? Are you "apple-shaped" or "pear-shaped"? It makes a difference, since we know that abdominal obesity is linked to diabetes and many other metabolic conditions, i.e., the metabolic syndrome. What's new is that, according to a new study led by researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, both obesity and body shape seem to be controlled by important genes that are part of the mechanisms regulating normal development.
Joslin’s Annual Teddy Bear Clinic Set For Saturday, April 8 : [March 31, 2006] — More than 100 children and their families are expected to attend Joslin Diabetes Center’s Annual Teddy Bear Clinic on Saturday, April 8 from 1-3 p.m. in the 2nd floor Atrium at Joslin Diabetes Center.
Click Here to Read About the Latest Research Findings on Type 1 Diabetes Published in the Journal Science : [March 24, 2006]
Infused Spleen Cells Found Not to Impact Islet Recovery and Reversal of Type 1 Diabetes in Mice : [March 23, 2006] – Researchers from Joslin Diabetes Center have published in the March 24, 2006, issue of the journal Science a significant study about islet cell recovery and reversal of type 1 diabetes in mice.
Joslin Researchers Reveal Mechanisms Behind A Class of Oral Agents Used to Treat Type 2 Diabetes : [March 9, 2006] — Thiazolidinediones (TZD's) are drugs commonly prescribed to patients with type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes. Current U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved agents are known as Actos (pioglitazone) and Avandia (rosiglitazone). These oral agents improve blood glucose levels in people with diabetes by improving insulin action in the body.
Joslin Diabetes Center Study Provides First Physiological Evidence that Insulin is Critical for Blood Vessel Formation : [March 1, 2006] — For people with type 2 diabetes, the death rate from a first heart attack is two to three times the death rate of patients without the disease. Similarly, patients with diabetes and ischemic (reduced blood flow) heart disease have a much higher mortality rate than the general population.
Joslin Diabetes Center Partners with Fremont Medical Center in Las Vegas : [February 24, 2006] — Joslin Diabetes Center, the global leader in diabetes research, care and education, has announced its partnership with Fremont Medical Center, a leading healthcare provider in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Scientists Exploring Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis Make Unexpected Discovery That One Day May Lead to New Treatments : [February 15, 2006] — What makes joints in people with rheumatoid arthritis, and related conditions like Lyme disease or lupus, so susceptible to attack by the body’s immune system, leading to painful flare-ups and deterioration? The answer may surprise you.
Language Barrier Just One Roadblock to Diabetes Control for Chinese-Speaking Immigrants : [February 7, 2006] — Health providers helping Chinese-speaking Asian American immigrants with diabetes better control their disease to avoid complications need to do more than just have translators and bi-lingual staff in hospitals or doctors' offices.
Study Using New Imaging Technology Detects Subtle Brain Changes in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes : [January 31, 2006] — Although people with diabetes are twice as likely as the general population to develop depression, the cause of this increased risk is not well understood. Now, a Joslin Diabetes Center-led collaboration has documented for the first time subtle changes in the gray matter of the brain of type 1 diabetes patients compared to control subjects who did not have diabetes.
Joslin Diabetes Center Can Provide National Perspective on The New York Times' "Bad Blood" Series on the Impact of Diabetes : [January 11, 2006] — This week's New York Times' in-depth series, "Bad Blood," about the diabetes epidemic in New York City, is a compelling portrayal of New Yorkers struggling with the increased incidence of this devastating chronic disease. But the epidemic of diabetes is not limited to New York City.
Joslin’s Co-Ed Winter Camping Program for Young Adults with Diabetes Set for Dec. 27-30 in Plymouth, MA : [December 14, 2005] — Because life with diabetes can be especially challenging for teens with the disease, Joslin Diabetes Center has camping programs throughout the year to help them cope – including a session in late December during winter vacation.
New Edition of The Joslin Guide to Diabetes, A Must Read for People with Diabetes : [November 30, 2005] — If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with diabetes, you probably have many questions. Why did I get diabetes? What should I eat? How do I manage my blood glucose levels? How will it affect my future health? And more.
Internet Discussion Group Provides an Inspiring, Supportive ‘Oasis’ for People With Diabetes, Joslin Study Shows : [November 29, 2005] — Although having diabetes can sometimes feel isolating to individuals, participation in an Internet-based discussion group offers hope, inspiration and encouragement as well as bolsters people’s perceived ability to cope with diabetes, according to a new study from Joslin Diabetes Center.
Against the Backdrop of an Accelerating Diabetes Epidemic, Joslin Diabetes Center Launches $100 Million Fundraising Campaign : [November 19, 2005] — Joslin Diabetes Center, the acknowledged leader in diabetes research, care and education, has launched a $100 million comprehensive campaign to change the course of diabetes. More than half of the funds already have been secured in donations and pledges for The Campaign to Conquer Diabetes in All of its Forms, the largest in the history of the 107-year-old nonprofit institution.
On World Diabetes Day, Joslin President Warns of Explosion in Diabetes and Its Complications : [November 14, 2005] — On Monday, Nov. 14 — World Diabetes Day — on the heels of new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which show an alarming 14 percent increase in the number of people with diabetes in the U.S. in the past two years alone, Joslin Diabetes Center President C. Ronald Kahn, M.D., warns of a coming “explosion” in diabetes and its complications unless action is taken to curb the mushrooming incidence of type 2 diabetes.
November is National Diabetes Month : [November 1, 2005] — Joslin Diabetes Center Offers Tips for Living Well with Diabetes.
George King, M.D., Director of Research at Joslin Diabetes Center, Recognized by Chinese Hospital : [October 27, 2005] — George L. King, M.D., Research Director at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, will be honored by the Chinese Hospital Board of Trustees and Medical Staff in San Francisco as the recipient of the 32nd Annual Award for 2005.
Joslin President Urges Americans to Protect their Health as CDC Reports that Numer of Americans with Diabetes Continues to Rise : [October 26, 2005] — On Oct. 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 20.8 million Americans now have diabetes, 7 percent of the U.S. population, and that more than 6 million of those people do not know they have the disease. The CDC reports that this number represents an additional 2.6 million people with diabetes since 2002.
Joslin Helps Put ‘Treat’ Back in Halloween for Kids with Diabetes : [October 26, 2005] — It is time to scare away the myth that says children with diabetes can’t enjoy Halloween because of their disease. The truth is they can still enjoy sweets as long as they keep their meal plan in check and follow their health provider’s orders. Children with diabetes can enjoy any holiday—and the traditional fodder—by planning ahead. With careful planning and some creativity, sweet treats can fit into any diabetes management plan.
Joslin Diabetes Center Partners with Alere Medical : [October 13, 2005] — Alere Medical Inc., the leading specialty disease management company, and Joslin Diabetes Center, have established a strategic alliance to co-develop a diabetes disease management program within Alere’s portfolio of disease management products. This agreement augments Alere’s expansion into multiple disease management categories.
Low Blood Glucose Levels May Complicate Gastric Bypass Surgery, Study Shows : [October 12, 2005] — Physicians monitoring patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery should be on the alert for a new, potentially dangerous hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) complication that, while rare, may require quick treatment, according to a new study by collaborating researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and published in the November issue of the journal Diabetologia.
High Blood Glucose Levels in Early Pregnancy May Deprive Embryo of Oxygen and Lead to Birth Defects, Joslin Diabetes Center Study Shows : [October 4, 2005] — The babies of women with diabetes are two to five times more likely to develop birth defects than offspring of women without the disease. A recent study in animals by scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston helps explain why. The research, appearing in the October issue of the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism, suggests that high blood glucose levels early in pregnancy deprive the embryo of oxygen, interfering with its development.
Joslin Physician and Educator to Discuss Importance of Disease Registries in Advancing Diabetes Care in Sept. 23 Talk at National Disease Management Congress in Orlando, FL : [September 21, 2005] — With epidemic numbers of adults and children developing diabetes in the United States, primary care doctors and other health professionals need to be increasingly vigilant in proactively managing the disease and helping patients understand and avoid the serious complications that can result, such as stroke, blindness, heart disease and limb amputations.
Joslin Diabetes Center’s Newest Affiliate at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, Maryland, Holds Grand Opening : [September 16, 2005] — Joslin Diabetes Center, the world leader in diabetes research, education and care, announces its affiliation with Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, MD. The Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Doctors Community Hospital offers the latest advances for treating diabetes and its complications as well as patient education and support services.
Joslin Diabetes Center Offers Back-To-School Tips for Parents Managing a Child with Diabetes : [September 7, 2005] — Back-to-school is a busy and sometimes stressful time for many families. But for the more than 210,000 US students with type 1 diabetes — and the growing number of youngsters with type 2 diabetes — extra planning and unique concerns are a big part of hitting the books again.
Joslin Diabetes Center Scientists Discover ‘Master Switch’ that Triggers Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes : [January 30, 2005] — Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have discovered why excess weight leads to low-grade inflammation, which hampers the body’s ability to use insulin. They found that the “master switch” of this inflammation is activated in the liver by weight gain. And they showed it can be turned off by salicylates, a class of drugs that includes aspirin.

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