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California Governor Gavin Newsom. Image: depositphotos.com

The state of California is promoting an initiative for self-production of insulin

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The state of California promotes programs for self-production of insulin. The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, allocated one hundred million dollars from the new state budget for this purpose. The governor is known for his position, ever since his election in 2019, which supports the self-production of generic drugs
Similar organization of the FIKL cells discovered in the study (left) and pancreatic beta cells (right): the RNA molecules for insulin production (pink-oval) are located closer to the center of the cell, while the insulin molecules themselves (green) accumulate near the cell wall and readiness for discharge

Not in the pancreas alone: ​​insulin-producing cells have been discovered in the fetal intestine

The surprising discovery of scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science and Yale University opens up new possibilities for the treatment of diabetes
Taking insulin by mouth. The mechanism of action: on the left - the insulin molecules are integrated and protected against discharge within nozzle frames; On the right - the insulin molecules are released in the blood circulation and reduce the glucose levels in the blood

Taking insulin by mouth

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Scientists have succeeded in combining a 'covalent organic framework' together with insulin and demonstrated that the combination can significantly reduce the blood sugar levels of diabetic mice * If the process is successful in clinical trials, it will be possible to dispense with insulin injections, and make the lives and balance of diabetics easier
Insulin - pills instead of injection. Illustration: shutterstock

The end of the shot? Taking insulin in a pill

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insulin pump. Source: Mbradford / Wikimedia.

The artificial pancreas is here

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Bottles of insulin for injection. Source: Alan Levine.

Research: Insulin resistance is associated with an accelerated decline in cognitive functions

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Insulin pump and glucose meter. From Wikimedia

A sweet discovery - 125 years since the birth of Patrick Bunting, the discoverer of insulin, who turned diabetes from a deadly disease into a chronic one

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Beta cells of a young (left) and an old person. Photo: Dr. Roni Hellman

Surprising findings in diabetes research: beta cell aging increases insulin secretion

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Snoopy Apreza insulin inhaler. Photo: public relations

Sanofi and MannKind announce that Afrezza, the only inhaled insulin, has begun marketing in the US

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One of the deadliest creatures in the world. Snail Conus geographus | Photo: Kerry Matz National

The sugar trap

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The hydrogel is colored blue before the glucose is added, then it turns red as the glucose concentration increases. [Courtesy of Chunjie Zhang]

Continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels by changes in the color of the hydrogel

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A sensor that continuously monitors the acidity level of the blood and responds to diabetes-based acidosis while producing insulin. [Courtesy of ETH Zurich]

A sensitive acidity sensor that initiates insulin production

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From the right: Sharina Shetrim, Prof. Rivka Polak, Itai Afudi, Prof. Sanford Sampson, Dr. Yaron Winik, Roi Yitzchak, Prof. Yehiel Zik, Dr. Eitan Elkhanani, Hadas Shatz-Azolai, Dr. Siglit Bora-Chalpon . resistance

Depression, diabetes and everything in between

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Dr. Eli Lewis (center) together with Eyal Ozari and another lab member - David Ohion. Photo: Danny Machlis, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

A method of receiving pancreatic islet transplants between members of different species has been developed, by combining natural blood protein and a common drug

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Insulin pump and glucose meter. From Wikimedia

Health sciences - a mystery in the field of diabetes / Marin McKenna

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Prof. Yuval Dor, Hebrew University

Researchers from the Hebrew University discovered the mechanism responsible for creating insulin-producing cells in the pancreas

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Poisonous gas saves lives

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Prof. Shimon Efrat

New development: stem cells will replace the insulin syringe and cure juvenile diabetes

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Human insulin-producing cells were first made from skin cells

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The ultimate solution for diabetes? One mature cell became another, without the need for a stem cell

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Babies born by caesarean section are at higher risk of juvenile diabetes

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Insulin pills - on the horizon

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We may finally have found a use for the spleen: aiding in the production of insulin

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