Two big developments regarding diabetes

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Friday, October 10, 2014
There are two big developments regarding diabetes, a disease that millions of people suffer from.
There are two big developments regarding diabetes, a disease that millions of people suffer from.
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There are two big developments regarding diabetes, a disease that millions of people suffer from.

Researchers at Harvard have found a way to turn embryonic stem cells into cells that produce insulin.

At the Salk Institute, researchers have found an entirely new type of 'good' fat that appears to increase insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.

Right now, those with the disease have to regularly check sugar levels and inject themselves with insulin to keep the sugar in their blood in check.