Research offers glimpse into future of diabetes treatments

Research taking place at Upstate‘s Research taking place at Upstate‘s Joslin Diabetes Center Joslin Diabetes Center offers the potential for huge advances in diabetes treatment, says offers the potential for huge advances in diabetes treatment, says Ruth Weinstock, MD, PhD Ruth Weinstock, MD, PhD, Upstate‘s chief of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. She describes the clinical trials, one of which would create an artificial pancreas by having a blood glucose sensor signal an insulin pump to maintain blood sugar levels automatically. Another looks at whether a gout drug could also protect the kidneys from diabetes damage. People with diabetes or their close relatives who wish to participate in research projects may call 315-464-9007 for more information., Upstate‘s chief of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. She describes the clinical trials, one of which would create an artificial pancreas by having a blood glucose sensor signal an insulin pump to maintain blood sugar levels automatically. Another looks at whether a gout drug could also protect the kidneys from diabetes damage. People with diabetes or their close relatives who wish to participate in research projects may call 315-464-9007 for more information.