Open directory - Research - Diabetes - Pancreas - Endocrine Disorders - Conditions and Diseases

Boston Area Diabetes Endocrinology Research Center - A consortium of laboratory and clinical investigators whose efforts are directed toward addressing research questions bearing on the etiology, pathogenesis, treatment and cure of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

CDRM Project - Study on computer-assisted diabetes risk management conducts research to improve quality of diabetes care and explores the effects of Accu-Chek Mellibase, in primary care.

CureDM - Restoring Islets Reversing Diabetes - Biopharmaceutical company established to develop new therapies that may prevent, ameliorate, or reverse diabetes and allow for the discontinuation of insulin.

The Diabetes Center at Mercy - Provides diabetes research, new medications, and clinical trials.

Diabetes Genes - Aims to provide information for patients and professionals on research and clinical care in genetic types of diabetes.

Diabetes Institute for Immunology and Transplantation - University of Minnesota clinical trial registration for islet transplantation.

Diabetes Research Information Center - Beta Glucan shows promise in cholesterol reduction, infection prevention, and appears to reduce glucose and insulin levels.

Genetics of Kidneys in Diabetes Study - Conducted research to find out more about the role that genes play in causing kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes. Recruitment for this study closed November 2004.

Human Islet Transplantation in Seattle (HITS) - Developing improved islet transplantation protocols as a definitive treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Immunology of Diabetes Society - An international collaborative initiative set up to advance research related to the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention and cure of type 1 diabetes. Find meetings and committee information, IDS publications and newsletter reports.

Insulin-Free World Foundation - A source of information about the latest advances in research toward curing diabetes and treatments available today.

International Committee for Insulin Resistance - Serves to inform people not only of the insulin resistance syndrome, but also of a physicians' congress on the topic. Includes congress information, past meetings, and publications.

Lein Applied Diagnostics - Developing non-invasive glucose meters to allow people with diabetes to test their blood glucose levels.

Pacific Northwest Research Institute - PNRI conducts pioneering research into the prevention and cure of diabetes.

Regenetech, Inc. - Studying adult stem cells to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and other diseases.

SBDR - Society for Biomedical Diabetes Research - Objectives are to improve scientific requirements by providing an informational network, directory (DCOD) and promoting research.

TrialNet - Find clinical trials looking at the prevention and early treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Uk Diabetes Research Network (DRN) - The primary goal is to achieve benefits for people with this disease, or at risk of developing it. Also to promote patient and public involvement.

The Whittier Institute for Diabetes - Focused on awareness, detection, education and research. Conducts clinical trials on an ongoing basis for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Based in San Diego.

Is Alzheimer's A Form of Diabetes? - Scientists report new evidence linking insulin to a disorder of the brain. By Diabetes in Control. (October, 2007)

Discovery supports theory of Alzheimer's disease as form of diabetes - Article from PhysOrg News that discusses how type 3 diabetes occurs. (September 27, 2007)

Selenium Supplements May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes - Article on this trace element and its negative effect on the endocrine system. (July 13, 2007)

Diabetes In Control - Chili Extract A Possible Cure for Diabetes - Scientists have discovered that after injecting capsaicin insulin levels increased and restored blood glucose levels to normal virtually overnight. (January 9, 2007)

BBC News: Study suggests 'type 3 diabetes' - Research showing that the brain produces insulin as well as the pancreas points to a third type of diabetes. (March 7, 2005)

Researchers discover link between insulin and Alzheimer's - Discovery that insulin is produced in the brain raises possibility of type 3 diabetes. (March 7, 2005)