New insights into how organs communicate to control blood glucose levels – which may open future possibilities for treating diabetes and other diseases – have been revealed by University of Melbourne-led research. Published in Nature Metabolism, the research investigated how organs within the body communicate to control blood glucose levels in healthy mice and mice […]
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Increased body and abdominal fat caused insulin resistance already in teenagers, raising type 2 diabetes risk. High fat mass in adolescence causes insulin resistance, which can lead to a vicious cycle of worsening insulin resistance and obesity by young adulthood, a new study shows. However, having a high muscle mass partially protects against insulin resistance. […]
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New research, funded by Diabetes UK, has uncovered nine ‘core’ genes that directly impact the risk of type 1 diabetes. The genes – all linked to the immune system – reveal for the first time, new immune system pathways that are critical in type 1 diabetes development. These newly discovered pathways hold great potential to […]
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Frogs could spawn a new treatment for type 2 diabetes: New research presented today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023 has revealed that a molecule secreted by frogs could offer a new treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes. The early-stage research found that a protein secreted by the East Asian bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus […]
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In the young population, arterial stiffness, an emerging risk factor for hypertension, indirectly raises blood pressure via an increase in insulin resistance but not via an increase in body fat, a paper published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine concludes. There is a global effort aimed at screening, identification, and early diagnosis of hypertension in order […]
Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes by modifying metabolism: Regular physical activity significantly changes the body’s metabolite profile, and many of these changes are associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The study population included more than 7,000 men who were followed […]
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Just like humans, it’s possible for pets to get diabetes. It can affect cats and dog and can show up in subtle ways so you need to be alert for symptoms. Diabetes tends to affect dogs and cats that are overweight. And just like people, pets can suffer from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. […]
Diabetes UK responds to new DIY artificial pancreas guidance published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Sunday (14 November) about guidance for people with type 1 diabetes using DIY technology to manage their condition. Nikki Joule is Policy Manager at Diabetes UK, said: “Do-it-yourself artificial pancreas technology is a great example of patient-led innovation and […]
New WHO report maps barriers to insulin availability and suggests actions to promote universal access: 100 years after its discovery, insulin still out of reach for many living with diabetes A new report published by WHO in the lead-up to World Diabetes Day highlights the alarming state of global access to insulin and diabetes care, and […]
Insulin at 100: a life-saving discovery but more remains to be done. 2021 marks the centenary of the discovery of insulin. It is important to remind ourselves that this life-saving medication still remains beyond the reach of many people with diabetes who need it. The International Diabetes Federation is leading a three-year World Diabetes Day […]