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Biomarkers for Brain Insulin Resistance Discovered in the Blood

If the brain no longer responds properly to insulin (insulin resistance), this can lead to overweight, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) in Potsdam and Tübingen have discovered small…

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Awards & Grants, Diabetes, HI-MAG, IPI, IDM,

CarePath: Helmholtz Munich Joins EU Project to Support People With Chronic Conditions

A new European research initiative, CarePath, has launched with the goal of helping people with long-term health conditions manage their treatment more effectively and comfortably. By offering personalized tools and support, the project aims to…

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Featured Publication, Diabetes, TDI,

Rebalancing the Immune System to Fight Type 1 Diabetes

A joint study by Helmholtz Munich, the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), and Goethe University Frankfurt reveals how a novel drug may help prevent type 1 diabetes (T1D) by restoring immune balance. The findings were published in Molecular…

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New Research Findings, Diabetes, IDC,

Cancer Cachexia: Liver Identified as Driver of Body Wasting

Many people with cancer experience dramatic loss of muscle and fat tissue. In many cases, even the heart muscle is affected, which further weakens the body. This wasting syndrome, known as cachexia, affects around half of all cancer patients. It is a…

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diabinfo in Dialogue: Obesity and Diabetes – Evolving Approaches to Prevention and Treatment

The medical treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes is currently undergoing a significant transformation. Innovative drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide – often referred to as "weight-loss injections" – mimic the action of specific gut…

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Featured Publication, Diabetes, IDM,

Focus on Muscle Metabolism: Sex Differences in Sport and Obesity

The skeletal muscles of men and women process glucose and fats in different ways. A study conducted by the Institute for Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases at Helmholtz Munich, the University Hospital of Tübingen and the German Center for…

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