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Cancer increases the risk of developing diabetes

Cancer patients are at a greater risk for developing diabetes, according to a new study by the Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, and the University of Copenhagen. The study also concludes that cancer…

Better diabetes treatment: New insulin molecule can self-regulate blood sugar

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and biotech firm Gubra have developed a new insulin molecule that will make blood sugar regulation both easier and safer for those with type 1 diabetes.

AKC on the radio

August Kroghs Nobel prize was celebrated in a special edition of the DR radioshow "Sygt nok".

Interval training lowers blood sugar and reduces fat in type 2 diabetes patients

Type 2 diabetics can achieve significant results across several health parameters through interval training shows a new study from the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen. The ne…

August Krogh still relevant 100 years later

In this podcast, Professor Christopher Ellis talks about how August Krogh's research has shaped the current understanding of the blood circulatory system and how the field has progressed.

Niels Grarup wins Leif C. Groop Award for Outstanding Diabetes Research

CBMR's Niels Grarup has won the Leif C. Groop Award for Outstanding Diabetes Research for his work with the increase in type 2 diabetes in Greenland.

Inside the CBMR (un)Conference

On November 29, CBMR came together for its first (un)Conference, a teambuilding day with sessions that were crowdsourced entirely by the staff themselves.

Three DDA grants for CBMR postdocs and PhDs

The Danish Diabetes Academy is handing out grants amounting to DKK 16.6 million to a total of thirteen diabetes researchers and three visiting professors. Nine of the recipients are associated with the University of…

Maasai men develop lifestyle diseases during calorie-saturated health refuge

Every year, many Maasai men go on a four-week long health refuge in the bush. Here, they consume huge amounts of meat and eat herbs.

August Krogh on Tour through Denmark

In 2020 it is 100 years ago that August Krogh – one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century – was awarded with the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for his discovery of the capillary motor regulatin…

Celebration of 100 year anniversary of August Krogh's Nobel Prize

Novo Nordisk Foundation supports August Krogh Club to arrange a series of seminars and symposia in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of August Krogh's Nobel Prize in 1920.

AMPK – the enzyme that makes physical activity healthy

Physical activity benefits diabetics and others with insulin resistance. One of the reasons is that a single bout of physical activity increases the effectiveness of insulin. Thus, physical activity helps to reduce the…

A million USD for intestinal flora research that could potentially prevent obesity

The Department of Food Science (FOOD) at University of Copenhagen has received 6.3 million Danish kroner (app 1 million USD) from the Danish Council for Independent Research to study whether you can prevent obesity by…

Insulin cells determine weight loss surgery success rate

Danish researchers have found that the ability to produce insulin is pivotal to the success of weight loss surgery in patients with type 2-diabetes. The study provides a better point of departure for advise and…

Proper diet and exercise to limit diabetes epidemic

The number of diabetics worldwide is exploding. In response, the largest study of its kind to date is set to investigate type-2 diabetes prevention through diet, exercise and lifestyle.

New research provides insights into the ability of muscles to take in glucose

New studies conducted by a research group from University of Copenhagen have identified a molecule which can explain why blood sugar regulation functions poorly in patients with type 2 diabetes and why exercise increase…

August Krogh Centre opening symposium

Friday 20th April 2012 the August Krogh Centre opens at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen