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The mission of the IDOM is to support and develop successful approaches to the prevention, treatment, and cure of diabetes mellitus and obesity.

11/2/09 - Penn Medicine Leads $45 Million NIH-Supported Trial to Study Testosterone Therapy in Older Men

10/26/09 - Link between diabetes and heart disease scrutinized in LA Times article

9/11/09 - Inner Workings of Molecular Thermostat Point to Pathways to Fight Diabetes, Obesity, According to Penn Study

7/9/09 - New Role Discovered for Molecule Important in Development of Pancreas, Penn Study Finds - Implications for New Diabetes Treatments

6/18/09 - Research round up: baboon bonds, frailty treatment, sleep debt

06/15/09 - “Shortcuts” of the Mind Lead to Miscalculations of Weight and Caloric Intake, Says Penn Psychology Study

6/17/09 - Appetite-Stimulating Hormone is First Potential Medical Treatment for Frailty in Older Women

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Taking the Stage for Diabetes. Actor Ben Vereen visits the Penn Rodebaugh Diabetes Center. He appeared on the 10 show just before coming to Penn. Below is a clip from the show.

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