Insulin

Tests of a new insulin drug in pigs with diabetes found it was twice as fast-acting as traditional insulin.

Long-acting insulin Lantus will be discontinued from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as of June 30, 2020.

Concerned about starting insulin? You are not alone.

Researchers have found a way to combine insulin with amylin, to create a two-in-one shot that could make it easier for people living with diabetes to control their blood glucose levels.

Research into glucagon, insulin and management of blood glucose levels

Australia's leading diabetes groups and the Pharmacy Guild are working together to ensure the availability of essential medicines

Researchers in the US have developed "living drug factories” which could help treat type 1 diabetes and other conditions and diseases.

Does living with diabetes put you at greater risk of COVID-19. Find out more about the risks

Can people with type 1 diabetes develop insulin resistance? 

A new study has found that type 1 diabetes may not be one, but two separate conditions

COVID-19 (coronavirus) planning for people living with diabetes

Yale scientists have made a discovery that could change future treatments for type 2 diabetes

A Canadian study has found that a novel dual-hormone closed loop system improves glucose control for type 1 diabetes

Research is looking at a molecule in oranges to see if it can reduce the risk diabetes and obesity. 

Researchers have successfully converted human stem cells into insulin-producing cells allowing them to cure diabetes in mice.

Researchers in the US have developed a smart insulin-delivery patch that could one day monitor and manage glucose levels in people living with diabetes

Facts on starting insulin

The discovery of a new insulin compound - a non-fibrillating form of human insulin - that could improve diabetes therapy

Researchers in the US have discovered the process which may explain how type 2 diabetes develops

Following our diabetes travel checklist will help prepare for your journey, stay on top of your diabetes management and enjoy your holidays

Join the OzDAFNE program. A five-day course that helps you manage type 1 diabetes

Crystal shares her story and personal experience with gestational diabetes

An international research study has identified a gene function and variant that protects against type 2 diabetes.

International clinical trials show a new closed-loop system to be more effective than existing treatments at controlling BGLs in people with type 1 diabetes. 

A new study suggests a revolutionary insulin pill may allow people with type 1 diabetes to avoid needing to take injections.

Should you choose a biosimilar insulin?

Scientists from CSIRO’s Synthetic Biology Future Science Platform have used advanced biological and chemical engineering to create a simpler, cleaner and more cost-effective process for manufacturing diabetes treatment D-fagomine.

New research shows how the fat content of a meal can affect the need for insulin dose adjustments.

Hassan Mohamed is a 22-year-old who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 14 years and he wants to share what he’s learned.

People that have insulin resistance have a 50% to 65% increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, also known as type 3 diabetes. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, social engagement and mental stimulation reduces your risk.

Studies show travelling can improve your overall health and creativity. Read our tips to get the best out of travelling with diabetes.

The discovery of insulin in 1921 insulin was a medical marvel and a real life-saver for people living with diabetes.

A new campaign raising awareness of how ‘hypos’ affect people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who take insulin.

World first hybrid closed loop system which automatically adjusts to deliver people living with type 1 diabetes precise amounts of insulin when they need it– is available for the first time in Australia.

If you're taking insulin daily, find out how the new V-Go Insulin Patch Pump could help make your life easier.

Norwegian research indicates our body may be able to cure itself of diabetes in the future. Researchers have found that neighbour-cells can take over functions of damaged or missing insulin-producing cells.

Over 600,000 people with diabetes are set to benefit from cheaper access to products under changes to the National Diabetes Services Scheme

Ever had trouble reading your blood glucose levels or forgotten your medication these gadgets may help with your diabetes management.

Do you sometimes forget if you have taken your medication? Or have trouble seeing your blood glucose reading? Thankfully there are plenty of gadgets and gizmos on the market these days that can help you.

We’ve put together a list of tips to help you and your child manage their diabetes on sick days. If you are concerned about your child’s health speak to a health professional immediately.

Bolus advisors, also known as bolus calculators, are incorporated into pump technology and make the process of working out the amount of rapid acting insulin needed much simpler.

Generally, it is recommended that adults sleep between seven and nine hours a night. But over the last 40 years the amount we sleep has significantly decreased and we now get around two hours less than our grandparents did.

Accredited Diabetes Educator Angela Blair takes us through using an i-Port device and the benefits that come with it.

Researchers think a new type of diabetes - type 3c - is being wrongly diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

Anxiety disorders are high amongst people living with diabetes.

If you're prescribed steroids it can affect your diabetes management. Find out what you need to know to avoid any risks.

People living with diabetes need to plan for hospital visits to ensure they stay in good health.

From January 2017 people with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes will need a health professional to confirm their clinical need for subsidised blood glucose test strips.

Diabetes can impact the way you feel about your body. Some of our ambassadors share their personal stories

Can extreme stress cause type 2 diabetes in otherwise healthy people?

Sanofi launched an inhalable insulin called Afrezza in the United States on Tuesday, 3 February which may enhance quality of life for people living with diabetes.

Women with type 1 diabetes are more likely to suffer serious health problems than men

French trial shows insulin pumps perform better than multiple daily insulin injections for people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.