Fred Sanger in Cambridge, England, starts work on discovering the protein structure of insulin and also working out the 'genetic blueprint' (plan) that cells use in order to make insulin.

The nutrient-rich food is considered to be a 'complete' source of protein as it has all nine essential amino acids and could ...

A study published in Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism found that a high-protein diet may enhance glycemic control by ...

G-protein coupled receptors regulate hormone secretions in the pancreas. Learn how the complex signaling features of these receptors are illuminating diabetes research.

Diabetes is a number of diseases that involve problems with the hormone insulin. There is no cure for diabetes. The warning signs of diabetes can be so mild that you don't notice them. That's ...

Insulin injections can be painful. They can cause bruising and a build-up of scar tissue, fat, and protein, which is called lipohypertrophy. As I have seen, these injections can be upsetting and ...