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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)

Diabetes News

Mitochondria damage linked to diabetes cell failure

Mitochondria damage linked to diabetes cell failure

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-Feb-2025

Blocking stress response restored cell identity in mice, suggesting new treatment possibilities

Diabetes rates soar in the UK: A growing health crisis

Diabetes rates soar in the UK: A growing health crisis

Independent - 06-Feb-2025

One in five adults now live with diabetes or pre-diabetes, prompting urgent calls for action

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lower risks for 42 conditions but increase risks for 19 others

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lower risks for 42 conditions but increase risks for 19 others

New Scientist - 20-Jan-2025

Approved uses are beneficial, but risks for off-label uses remain uncertain

Cell therapy breakthrough offers new hope for type 1 diabetes

Cell therapy breakthrough offers new hope for type 1 diabetes

FierceBiotech - 08-Jan-2025

Early trial results show promise for insulin production without immune suppression

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Diabetes Resources

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Steven Russell

Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Diabetes Research Institute

Institute dedicated to diabetes research

Humalog

Type of insulin used to treat type I and type II diabetes.

Control - IQ

advanced hybrid closed-loop technology to control Type 1 diabetes

FreeStyle

The number 1 sensor-based glucose monitoring system used worldwide

Diabetes UK

Leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK.

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Diabetes Blog Posts

Monitoring my blood glucose response with a Freestyle Libre 3 CGM
02-May-2024

Monitoring my blood glucose response with a Freestyle Libre 3 CGM

What can continuous glucose monitor graphs tell you about your diet?

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