Type 1 diabetes news

October 21, 2009/NY Times Blog (Tara Parker Pope on Health)
Chicago Bears quarterback opens up about his diabetes
Jay Cutler offers six online videos to share experiences as pro athlete with T1D

October 11, 2009/Philadelphia, PA (ScienceDaily)
New algorithm better tool for complex, multigenic diseases
Computational algorithm advances prospects for assessing individual T1D risk

October 8, 2009/Memphis, TN (PRNewswire-USNewswire)
Immune cell entry into pancreatic islets key to understanding origins
Discoveries may lead to new strategies to halt or prevent T1D

October 8, 2009/Ottawa, ON (ScienceDaily)
Sophisticated genetic engineering improves insulin-producing beta cells
Researchers use 'knock-out' technology to boost beta cell performance

September 30, 2009/International Diabetes Foundation (IDF)
World Diabetes Day set for Nov. 14
International awareness campaign to celebrate its 18th year.

September 23, 2009/New Rochelle, NY (EurekAlert)
Inhaled insulin delivery future uncertain
Will one failed commercial attempt spell defeat?

September 3, 2009/Palo Alto, CA (Diabetes Health)
Misinformed immune system may cause type 1 diabetes
Mutation in Deaf1 gene may prohibit protection of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

September 1, 2009/San Diego, CA (DiabetesUK)
Teflon-It's not just for cooking any more
Encasing insulin-producing cells in teflon "pouch" may help protect them from attack.

September 1, 2009/Norfolk, VA (EurekAlert)
VA team receives $472k JDRF award
Blocking 12- Lipoxygenase (12-LO) enzyme may halt damage to insulin-producing beta cells.

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