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Crosstalk between pancreatic cells may drive rare form of diabetes

Crosstalk between pancreatic cells may drive rare form of diabetes

Mutant digestive enzymes aggregate in nearby insulin-producing beta cells, triggering an inherited condition that may shed light on other diseases of the pancreas. In the pancreas, insulin-producing...
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Joslin's Response to Covid-19

Joslin and COVID-19

Joslin and COVID-19

Joslin is committed to providing a safe environment for our staff and patients and therefore all COVID-19 prevention practices remain in place at Joslin. Please note: If you are coming to Joslin for...
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Cracking the code for a new system of cell-to-cell signaling

Cracking the code for a new system of cell-to-cell signaling

Joslin researchers discover how cells select small microRNAs that are secreted in small vesicles called exosomes and regulate metabolism in other cells at a distance. Control of most bodily functions...
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Context from Joslin Experts on Recent New York Times Article

Context from Joslin Experts on Recent New York Times Article

Joslin Diabetes Center is constantly pushing the boundaries of research in the search for a cure. Last week, we were as elated as everyone else about the progress reported in the New York Times...
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How Stomach Surgery Makes the Cut for Diabetes

How Stomach Surgery Makes the Cut for Diabetes

Studying molecular factors that mediate bariatric surgery’s beneficial effect on type 2 diabetes, Joslin investigators identify one that could be targeted therapeutically without surgery. More than a...
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Support Joslin and fill the Pediatrics Playroom

Support Joslin and fill the Pediatrics Playroom

The playroom at Joslin Diabetes Center is where our youngest patients learn how to manage their diabetes. Our amazing child life specialists help calm children’s fears and more importantly restore...
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Joslin Makes Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in MA

Joslin Makes Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in MA

A survey from The Commonwealth Institute and The Boston Globe looked at women at the VP level and above, including Trustees, of hundreds of organizations across Massachusetts. We are thrilled to say...
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Joslin Diabetes Center Joins Beth Israel Lahey Health

Joslin Diabetes Center Joins Beth Israel Lahey Health

Cambridge and Boston, MA (November 1, 2021) – Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) and Joslin Diabetes Center (Joslin) today announced that Joslin has officially joined the BILH system. Joslin’s expertise...
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Sylvia Rosas runs a comprehensive diabetes clinic.

Diabetes Centers Offer Comprehensive Care

Diabetes Centers Offer Comprehensive Care

Sylvia Rosas at the Harvard-affiliated Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, a weekly Latino Kidney Clinic helps screen and treat the especially high rates of diabetes-related kidney disease in Hispanic...
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Trick or Treating with diabetes

Trick or Treating with Diabetes

Trick or Treating with Diabetes

Here are some ways to have fun and be safe this Halloween! Halloween can be a holiday with a lot of anxiety for children with diabetes and their parents. As the pandemic continues, it is important to...
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Statins tied to diabetes progression

Statins tied to diabetes progression

Dr. Ganda, medical director of the Lipid Clinic provides insight on a recent article by MDedge examines a study that is one of few to look at statin use and diabetes progression in patients who...
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Joslin recogizes National Hispanic Heritage Month

Joslin recogizes National Hispanic Heritage Month

September is Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) and is a time to reflect on the contributions of Hispanic Americans. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Joslin is highlighting the...
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The Latinx Diabetes Initiative provides culturally tailored care to Latinx patients with diabetes

The Latinx Diabetes Initiative provides culturally tailored care to Latinx patients with diabetes

Andreina Millan Ferro serves as the clinical healthcare solutions manager at Joslin Diabetes Center’s Latinx Diabetes Initiative, a program designed to provide high-quality and culturally appropriate...
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Signaling Defects

Signaling Defects

Differences in cellular signaling offer clues to insulin resistance
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Insulin resistance pinned to cell signaling defects that could act as therapy targets

Insulin resistance pinned to cell signaling defects that could act as therapy targets

Insulin resistance in the general population seems likely to be caused by a series of cell-specific signaling defects some of which appear to be sex-specific. In addition, only a portion of the...
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