pancreas
The amazing history of insulin
The discovery of insulin in 1921 insulin was a medical marvel and a real life-saver for people living with diabetes.
Monday, 29 April 2019
Discovery may lead to new diabetes treatments
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.
Tuesday, 8 January 2019
'Smart egg-cartons' transport islet cells to cure diabetes
Researchers have developed “smart egg-carton” packages for transporting live human pancreas cells for transplantation to patients living with diabetes.
Monday, 16 April 2018
New third type of diabetes
Researchers think a new type of diabetes - type 3c - is being wrongly diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.
Wednesday, 25 October 2017
Hope for vaccine for type 1 diabetes
Scientists at Monash University offer hope for a vaccine that could help prevent type 1 diabetes.
Sunday, 4 January 2015