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
Unraveling the long-term impacts of metformin on lifespan: a 20-year study
Live Forever Club - 16-May-2023
Extensive analysis reveals an initial benefit to longevity that diminishes, then reverses, over time
Read more...Expanded NHS Program Targets Type 2 Diabetes Remission with Soup and Shake Diets
NHS - 26-Apr-2023
Weight loss can improve blood sugar levels and reduce risk of serious diabetes complications
Read more...Peter Attia comments on Danish metformin study that does not find benefit to general population
Peter Attia website - 11-Mar-2023
Original study was subject to bias due to exclusion of participants who progressed to multiple therapies
Read more...Living with a partner could prevent type 2 diabetes, whether they stay happy or not
Independent - 07-Feb-2023
Relationships were inversely related to HbA1c levels regardless of spousal support or strain
Read more...Injection-replacement remedy, using a robotic pill to deliver insulin in diabetics
Independent - 30-Sep-2022
RoboCap’s mucus-clearing and churning movements help it deliver the drug directly to the gut
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