News & Research
Recent Advances
Learn about exciting recent advances attributable to American Diabetes Association-funded researchers.
Links Between Immune System and Metabolism Uncovered
Gökhan Hotamisligil, MD, PhD has published results that specifically links inflammation, mediated by the immune system and metabolism.
Saving limbs using gene therapy and stem cells
Dr. Semenza has developed a mice model that can increase blood flow, improve movement, and decrease tissue death thus eliminating the need for amputation.
Promising Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
With his Basic Science Award, Jian-xing (Jay) Ma, MD, PhD, has found a potential new treatment for diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of the eyes that can cause blindness in those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Restoring Leptin Sensitivity in the Brain
Dr. Christian Bjorbaek's study showed that by restoring leptin sensitivity to specific neurons in the brain (pro-opiomelanocortin or POMC), insulin levels returned to normal and activity levels increased.
