New discovery: Serotonin involved in the production of beta cells
Serotonin is commonly known as “the happy hormone” for its role in managing and moderating human behavior and mood but a recent discovery by JDRF scientists have shown that it also plays a rather different role – triggering the growth of new beta cells in pregnant women.
It’s been known for a while that women can produce new beta cells to allow for the increase in insulin needed to supply energy during pregnancy but how this happens has been a mystery. In an exciting new discovery, a team of JDRF researchers have identified key steps in this process and shown that serotonin is one of the triggers.
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Rob Palmer has won the exciting Grand Finale of Dancing with the Stars, and the type 1 diabetes community is abuzz with the news.
After a tremendous semi-final Dancing with the Stars is down to three contestants, and JDRF is thrilled to report that one of them is our good friend Rob Palmer.
Results from one of the largest studies of new diabetes management systems shows that using a combination of insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor results in significantly better long term blood glucose control compared to people using insulin injections alone.
JDRF has long been known for their elegant gala events and this year was no exception with the 2010 Jelly Baby Crystal Ball held in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
US-based clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of two new therapies for Diabetic Macular Edema.
JDRF’s favourite TV star Rob Palmer and his dancing partner Alana have secured a second place ranking on the scoreboard after an elegant Salsa in Episode 6 of 



