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
Should you track your blood sugar? Hype versus science of personalized diets
BBC - 16-Mar-2024
Science behind blood sugar monitoring and its potential impact on healthy people
Read more...Diabetic monkeys regain insulin independence after transplant of unique insulin cells
Live Forever Club - 23-Feb-2024
This could lead to a safer and better treatment for type 1 diabetes.
Read more...Clinical trials show the power of support in the fight against diabetes
New Scientist - 23-Jan-2024
Surprising impact of encouragement and guidance on remission rates revealed
Read more...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...Diabetes 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.