In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness, The Daily Transcript looks at how local companies are finding ways to combat diabetes. Contact us at contact@sddt.com to get more involved.

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Genalyte wins grant for diabetes work

San Diego-based Genalyte Inc. won a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop multiplexed diagnostic assays for the early detection and monitoring of type 1 diabetes. 

UCSD researchers: Vitamin D deficiency linked to type 1 diabetes

A study led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has found a correlation between vitamin D3 serum levels and subsequent incidence of Type 1 diabetes. 

Palomar Health raises awareness about diabetes complications

During American Diabetes Month, Palomar Health diabetes experts are drawing attention to some shocking statistics about the disease and providing information to people who are concerned about diabetes-related amputations. 

Diabetes rates soar as 18 states see diagnosed cases double

The number of people living with diabetes is soaring in the United States, as 18 states had at least a doubling in those with the illness since 1995, a government survey found. 

American Diabetes Association launches program to support people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

Stephen S. was shocked when he heard the news: He had type 2 diabetes. 

Local residents reflect on what diabetes means to them

During American Diabetes Month this November, the American Diabetes Association will launch a socially-focused initiative, "A Day in the Life of Diabetes," to demonstrate the increasing impact diabetes has on families and communities nationwide. 

Novo’s Tresiba wins backing of advisers despite risks

The heart risks with Novo Nordisk A/S’s once-a-day insulin Tresiba are probably not of enough concern to block approval of the medicine, the majority of an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. 

Diabetes drugs boost Novo Nordisk in Q3

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) says its net profit grew by 35 percent in the third quarter of 2012, chiefly spurred by strong sales of its diabetes drugs. 

Diabetes: Lilly plans insulin-related manufacturing growth

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it is planning a multi-million dollar expansion of its manufacturing operations to make cartridges that deliver insulin to patients. 

Salk study finds diabetes raises levels of proteins linked to Alzheimer's features

In a new study published in "Aging Cell," researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies show, for the first time, that diabetes enhances the development of aging features that may underlie early pathological events in Alzheimer's. 

ViaCyte gets $10.1M for diabetes therapy

ViaCyte Inc. scored a $10.1 million award from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to continue working on a transformative cell therapy that has the potential to essentially cure patients with type 1 diabetes. 

West Health Investment Fund invests in GlySens and RxAnte

San Diego-based West Health Investment Fund, focused on lowering health care costs, has announced it participated in the recent venture financings of GlySens Inc. and RxAnte Inc., two startup companies with technologies aimed at lowering the cost of health care. 

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