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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

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

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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.

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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

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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

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Diabetes Resources

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Diabetes UK

Leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK.

ViaCyte

Regenerative medicine company dedicated to developing a functional cure for type 1 diabetes.

JDRF

Nonprofit organization that funds type 1 diabetes research.

Diabetes.co.uk

Website offering news, information and resources on 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.

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