Diabetes News Archive

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

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.

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

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

Excessive salt intake linked to 39% higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Independent - 01-Nov-2023

Reduce your intake by checking food labels and using herbs and spices instead

Excessive red meat intake raises alarm for type 2 diabetes development

Sky News - 19-Oct-2023

Prioritize plant-based proteins, lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

A&E screening could detect thousands of undiagnosed diabetes cases

Sky News - 04-Oct-2023

Early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes with simple blood test can help you avoid serious complications

Early diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes can add years to your life

University of Cambridge - 03-Oct-2023

Diagnosis at 30 may cut 14 years off life, but early treatment can extend it

Orally administered, lettuce-grown insulin: A potential breakthrough in diabetes treatment

New Atlas - 15-Jun-2023

Could provide an affordable, accessible, and effective solution for millions of diabetes patients worldwide

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

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

New fuel cell implant manages blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetes patients

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) - 28-Mar-2023

Fuel cell coupled with engineered beta cells automatically produce insulin whenever required

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

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

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

Potential risk marker in blood linked to diabetes and cancer identified

The Guardian - 04-Aug-2022

Prostasin level linked to diabetic onset and cancer deaths

Sleeping with lights on may alert your body, harming good night's rest and overall health

Northwestern University - 14-Mar-2022

Even moderate light exposure while sleeping increases heart rate and glucose levels

Lipidomics for preventive and personalized medicine

Healio - 11-Mar-2022

Elevated lipid levels are linked with the incidence of CVD and type 2 diabetes

A new potential way to treat diabetes without insulin

New Atlas - 04-Jan-2022

Hormone, like insulin, controls blood sugar levels via a better molecular pathway

Barts Health NHS Trust uses AI to find patients at-risk for diabetic foot disease

Digital Health - 20-Aug-2021

Clinithink AI helped physicians in preventing serious complications among diabetes patients

Study finds multiple health benefits from time restricted eating (TRE)

EurekAlert! - 17-Aug-2021

Strong protection against fatty liver disease seen in mice regardless of age and sex

Patients with Type 2 diabetes are treated with their bone marrow stem cell

EurekAlert! - 03-Jun-2021

Need for stem cell intervention for patients diagnosed with T2DM

NMN improved muscle glucose uptake in prediabetic women

Medical Xpress - 22-Apr-2021

Further studies to confirm clinical benefits of this anti-aging compound in a large sample

Summary of Dr Gervasio Lamas presentation on EDTA clinical trial

Live Forever Club - 05-Feb-2021

5-year mortality for diabetic heart attach patients reduced by 43%

Bioprinting offer cutting edge tech advancements in healthcare

Asia Times - 29-Jan-2021

Korean startup on regenerative therapy creates living tissues, potential of replacing organs too

Wearable tech earring monitors blood glucose in style

Longevity Technology - 10-Dec-2020

Non invasive sense glucose earring transforms the way patients manage type 1 diabetes

A soup and shake diet plan to combat type 2 diabetes

BBC - 01-Sep-2020

No drugs required - nearly half of patients reverse their diabetes

Engineered Micro-Pancreas (EMP) could rectify diabetes

Guardian - 23-Jul-2020

Betalin's biological scaffold holds beta cells that release insulin instead of having to inject it

Phase 1 clinical trial for type 1 diabetes cell therapy comes closer

Medical Xpress - 03-Jun-2020

A world-first novel technology to treat the disease is now within reach

New minimally invasive therapy for poorly controlled type 2 diabetes

News Medical - 30-Mar-2020

Pills that target the duodenal mucosa will come soon enough

Diabetic retinopathy in mice, reversed by primitive stem cells

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Mar-2020

This arrival of a more efficient stem cell type has high impact for regenerative medicine

Two types of type 1 diabetes in children: Endotype 1 and Endotype 2

University of Exeter - 16-Mar-2020

This new understanding of the disease process could even lead to a cure in the future

Cell therapy, possible gamechanger in diabetes treatment

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 04-Mar-2020

A success in mice trial, now to move forward to larger animals then human clinical trials

Mushrooms considered as diabetes-friendly food

Healthline - 06-Jan-2020

Improved blood sugar and cholesterol control, among its many health benefits

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

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

Experimental drug reversed the fat build up in the liver

New Scientist - 02-Oct-2019

Tests done on animals suggest that CRMP reduces heart disease risk and animals didn't lose weight

Diabetes risk could be reduced by a quarter by eating fruits and vegetables

Independent - 22-Jul-2019

People who use mainly plant based diets were 23% less prone to develop diabetes

Fresh fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of getting diabetes

Independent - 22-Jul-2019

But not all plant-based foods have the same advantage

Islet cell transplants cut down the need for insulin therapy

Diabetes.co.uk - 14-Jun-2019

No need for painful insulin injections for a very long period

Clinical trials to test a dual-hormone artificial pancreas system

Verdict - 23-May-2019

Fully automated diabetes care for people living with type 1 diabetes in the future

Diabetics have insulin cells, but lost their function

EurekAlert! - 17-May-2019

Diabetes can be reversed, at least in the lab; Could lead to potential therapies in humans

The MiniMed 670G is now available on the NHS in some areas of the UK

Diabetes.co.uk - 28-Mar-2019

MiniMed 670G brings a step closer to a future fully automated artificial pancreas

Google's Verily AI spots diabetes damage in eyes

Guardian - 08-Feb-2019

Another great example of machine learning saving time and lives

Quick, new way to check for diabetes

New Scientist - 28-Nov-2018

Shining a light onto the skin could be a new test for checking diabetes.

Simple operation could end daily insulin injections

Guardian - 24-Oct-2018

Destruction of small intestine's mucous membrane improves blood sugar levels

Type-2 diabetes detectable years before diagnosis

BBC - 05-Oct-2018

Insulin resistance and high levels of blood sugar are early signs for type-2 Diabetes that appear decades before the disease

Why Some People Go Into Type 2 Diabetes Remission

Healthline - 07-Aug-2018

Caloric restriction help improve pancreatic function but causes severe health problems

Diabetes diagnoses in the UK double in 20 years

Diabetes.co.uk - 27-Feb-2018

3.7 million adults now live with either type 1 or 2 diabetes.

Smart contact lens measures diabetics' blood sugar

The Verge - 24-Jan-2018

Lens is made out of the same material as soft contacts.

Startup raises $114 million to reverse type 1 diabetes

Business Insider - 30-Nov-2017

Semma Therapeutics is looking to use stem cells to regulate blood sugar level.

Type 2 diabetes plan targets those at high risk

BBC - 15-Sep-2017

People with the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes are being prioritised for places on NHS lifestyle change programmes. The programmes help people to change their diet and do more exercise.

Reports that frequent drinking prevents diabetes are inaccurate

NHS - 28-Jul-2017

Study of 70,000 people who had completed a survey about their health and lifestyle in 2007-2008.

Treating Diabetes by Altering Other Cells to Produce Insulin

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 04-Jul-2017

Novel approach seeks to cure type 1 diabetes and to allow type 2 diabetics to stop using insulin shots

‘Anti-aging’ hormone could unlock new treatments for kidney and heart disease

Medical Xpress - 13-Feb-2017

King’s College London has found that patients with diabetes suffering from the early stages of kidney disease have a deficiency of Klotho.

Big data holds key to tackling diabetes

Scotsman - 21-Jan-2017

AXA Research Fund funding research aims to mine existing data sets (e.g. PCRs, wearable devices).

Oxford researchers developing a diabetes breathalyzer

MobiHealthNews - 09-Nov-2016

University of Oxford are developing a portable non-invasive device to detect diabetes and monitor glucose levels.

10-minute walk after a meal good for diabetes

NHS - 18-Oct-2016

Study compared 10-minute walk after a main meal to a single 30-minute walk each day.

FDA Approves Automated Device to Manage Diabetes

Laboratory Equipment - 29-Sep-2016

Patients with type-1 diabetes will no longer have to constantly check glucose levels.

Promising cell therapy for diabetes hidden in seaweed bubble

STAT - 25-Jan-2016

In type 1 diabetes the immune system dismantles the pancreatic cells, known as beta cells, that normally produce insulin.

Smart patch that automatically delivers insulin when needed

Kurzweil Network - 20-Jan-2016

Skin patch covered in painless microneedles that are loaded with tiny insulin-carrying pouches.

Technology increases life expectancy of diabetes patients

Diabetes.co.uk - 05-Oct-2015

<p>Careful management of blood glucose levels as treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D) enabled by technological advances in blood glucose meters, insulin pumps, smartphone apps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). </p>

Google Takes Aim at Diabetes with Big Data

HealthITAnalytics - 31-Aug-2015

Google was granted a patent for a contact lens that continuously measures a patient’s blood glucose in March of 2015.

Don't use HbA1c to diagnose type 2 diabetes in anaemic patients

Diabetes.co.uk - 18-May-2015

The advantage of HbA1c is that it doesn't require you to keep fasting

Smart insulin hope for diabetes

BBC - 10-Feb-2015

Automatically turns itself on and off to maintain correct blood glucose levels.

Bionic pancreas in successful human trial

BBC - 31-Aug-2014

Mimics a real pancreas by delivering both insulin to lower blood sugar and glucagon to raise it.

Survival benefits of metformin in non-diabetics: faulty analysis in a 2014 study

Science Media Centre - 08-Aug-2014

It's not logical to advise people without diabetes to take metformin