Diabetes
Diabetes is currently the 5th most common cause of death in the world.
5% of people (1 in 20) in the UK have diabetes.
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the US.
Around 1 in 8 people between 20 and 79 years old have their death attributed to diabetes.
The average life expectancy is reduced by:
More than 20 years (Type 1)
Up to 10 years (Type 2)
Resources
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ViaCyte
Regenerative medicine company dedicated to developing a functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
Dexcom
Company that develops, manufactures and distributes continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management.
NuSirt Biopharma
Pharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel drugs for the treatment of diabetes.
Diabetes, Technology and Therapeutics
Journal covering all aspects of diagnosing and managing diabetes.
Betalin Therapeutics
Develops Engineered Micro-Pancreas (EMP) as a cell therapy solution for insulin-dependent diabetes
Recent News
Artificial pancreas to benefit type 1 diabetes patients in the UK
The Guardian - 07-Nov-2023
Cutting-edge technology to manage blood sugar and enhance well-being
Read more...Excessive salt intake linked to 39% higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Independent - 01-Nov-2023
Reduce your intake by checking food labels and using herbs and spices instead
Read more...Excessive red meat intake raises alarm for type 2 diabetes development
Sky News - 19-Oct-2023
Prioritize plant-based proteins, lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Read more...A&E screening could detect thousands of undiagnosed diabetes cases
Sky News - 04-Oct-2023
Early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes with simple blood test can help you avoid serious complications
Read more...Early diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes can add years to your life
University of Cambridge - 03-Oct-2023
Diagnosis at 30 may cut 14 years off life, but early treatment can extend it
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