The distinct population of endothelial cells that line blood vessels in the insulin-producing "islets" of the human pancreas ...

JMU scientists studied insulin-producing cells in fruit flies, finding that secretion is influenced by gut hormones, ...

A study on bat genomes, involving Texas Tech University, discovered genetic adaptations that help bats resist viral ...

Targeting mitochondrial retrograde signaling may therefore be promising in the treatment or prevention of metabolic disorders ...

If insulin can’t get out of blood vessels, it can’t act in its target tissues. “Endothelial cells are full of insulin ...

The hormone insulin plays a central role in the metabolism of many living organisms. When food is plentiful, insulin promotes ...

How does the body regulate the activity of insulin-producing cells in order to react quickly to changing conditions? Researchers at the University of Würzburg have investigated this question.

Researchers explore the impact of exercise on the short-term regulation of insulin pathways in brain circuits.

Taking prednisone can make the liver resistant to insulin, raising blood sugar levels and potentially leading to steroid-induced diabetes. Steroids may also worsen existing diabetes symptoms.

We are aware of reports regarding supply issues of insulin in the UK. Some of these reports are of insulins that are being discontinued and some are where there is a temporary shortage. Here’s the ...