Breakthrough in Type 1 Diabetes: Young Woman in China Achieves Insulin Independence in Clinical Trial

Medicine & Technology Oct 09, 2024

A young woman in China has achieved insulin independence, marking a breakthrough in Type 1 diabetes treatment.

Genetically Modified Cow Can Make Human Insulin Proteins in Its Milk, Could Potentially Help With Global Supply

Mar 18, 2024

Scientists have genetically engineered a cow that could produce proteins necessary for human insulin in its milk. Read to learn more.

Reprogrammed Bacteria: Radio Waves Can Alter Microbes to Become Life-Saving Drugs With 91% Efficacy

Mar 01, 2024

Scientists have found a new way to alter the DNA of bacterial cells to produce vital medicine like insulin. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Blood Sugar Regulation: How Glucagon, Insulin Play Crucial Roles

Nov 24, 2023

Glucagon and insulin work together when it comes to maintaining and regulating the body's blood sugar levels. Read to learn more.

Innovative Implantable Device With Built-In Oxygen Factory Could Someday Replace Insulin Injections For Type 1 Diabetes Management

Sep 19, 2023

A coin-sized device that self-generates oxygen and continuously monitors glucose might replace the need for finger pricking. Check it out in this article.

Human Stem Cells Can Be Converted Into Beta Cells Producing Insulin

Jun 27, 2023

Stem cells can help one regulate their insulin. Continue reading to learn more.

Over 100 Million People in India Are Dealing With Diabetes, Study Reveals; Figures Are 44% Higher Than 4 Years Ago

Jun 13, 2023

The 101 million people in India with diabetes make up 11.4% of the country's population. Read to learn more.

Artificial Pancreas Critical Trial Shows Benefits Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Jan 12, 2023

The artificial pancreas cut the time type 2 diabetes patients spent experiencing high glucose levels. Read the article to learn more about this breakthrough device.

Pancreatic Islet Transplantation: Will This New Technique Against Type 1 Diabetes Finally Replace Insulin Injections?

Oct 19, 2022

The new pancreatic islet transplantation is an approach that appears to be a promising treatment for type 1 diabetes. Read to know more about this method.

Female Ants Live Longer When It Becomes Pseudo Queen and the Lifespan Shortens When it Reverts as a Worker

Sep 05, 2022

Researchers find out that an insulin helps queen ants' lifespan to increase. However, it reverts when it becomes a worker ant. Learn more about the amazing features of ants by reading this post.

High Daily Insulin Doses in Type 1 Diabetes Patients Increases Risk of Cancer, Especially in Women [Study]

Jul 31, 2022

A new study shows that a higher insulin dose positively correlates with cancer incidence and the association is notably stronger with insulin resistance. Read the article to learn more.

Diabetes Breakthrough: Researchers Restore Insulin Production Using Drug Available in the Market

Jul 25, 2022

Australian researchers have discovered a novel technique allowing them to restore insulin production in pancreatic cells. Read on to know more about type 1 diabetes and how a cancer drug might be the solution to long-term diabetes treatment.

Viral Food Sequencing Diet: Does It Work? or Is It Just a Diet Fad?

Jun 10, 2022

Food sequencing has become viral believing that eating food groups in a specific order would lower glucose spikes. Read on to find out the truth behind the viral diet fad and how carbs affect blood sugar levels.

Breakthrough Artificial Pancreas With Under-the-Skin Sensor Fitted on Nearly 1,000 Patients Under NHS Type 1 Diabetes Trial

Apr 07, 2022

An artificial pancreas under NHS trial helps patients with type 1 diabetes live normally. Read more to see how it reduces their reliance on conventional insulin injections.

Diabetes Medicine Not As Accessible In Middle-Income Countries Including Sub-Saharan Africa, Study Says

Nov 22, 2021

A new study and the WHO 2013-2020 Global Action Plan reveal that medicine and other treatments for diabetes are insufficient in many countries around the globe.