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
Beta Bionics
- Medical device company creating solutions for people with diabetes.
MiniMed 670G
- Insulin pump system developed by Medtronic.
Recent News
Mushrooms considered as diabetes-friendly food
Healthline - 06-Jan-2020
Improved blood sugar and cholesterol control, among its many health benefits
Read more...New, more reliable FDA-approved device to help type 1 diabetes patients
The Verge - 13-Dec-2019
This closed-loop system customizes treatment, automatically adjusts insulin levels
Read more...Weight loss is not really important to fight diabetes
Medical Daily - 02-Oct-2019
There is no need to lose 15% or more of body weight to manage type 2 diabetes
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