diabetes

Tiny particles mimic the body's pancreas cells to combat type 1 diabetes

Posted in Medicine on 10th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

Using tiny particles to mimic the form and function of the pancreatic cells is showing promise in halting the onset of diabetes.

Newly identified protein may hold key to preventing diabetes-induced blindness

Posted in Medicine on 26th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the nasty effects diabetes can have, leading to permanent loss of vision.

Faster heart rate linked to diabetes risk

Posted in Medicine on 23rd May, 2015
by Alex Muller

In a four-year study of 73,357 Chinese adults, researchers observed that faster heart rates were positively associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes.

Genetics breakthrough is a game changer for type 1 diabetes research

Posted in Medicine on 30th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller

Knowing the causative genes is a crucial development in predicting who might develop Type 1 diabetes and how to prevent it.

'Smart' insulin hopes to change treatments for diabetes

Posted in Medicine on 10th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

Scientists are hopeful that "smart" insulins which are undergoing trials could revolutionize the way diabetes is managed.