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Human stem cells have created pancreatic islets in a diabetes research breakthrough that may overcome transplantation complications.

Children with type 1 diabetes in Australia are achieving at school on par with children living without diabetes.

New technology has been developed that can monitor glucose levels without painful finger pricks to draw blood.

Sleep is an often-neglected lifestyle factor that plays an important role in weight loss and good health

A simple strength test could help healthcare professionals identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes.

Good news for people living with diabetes with researchers hopeful they have uncovered a way to prevent kidney damage.

Higher levels of vitamin D in the body are linked to a lower risk for type 2 diabetes.

Losing weight slashes the risk of developing several chronic health conditions.

Researchers have found a protein within the liver could lead to a more effective type 2 diabetes drug.

Researchers from the University of Queensland are calling for online volunteers living with type 2 to fill in a survey about self-care during COVID-19.

A "micro-pancreas" that can be implanted in the thigh under local anaesthetic has been developed by Israeli scientists, and will start human trials next year.

New research has found that team-based care improved both depression and diabetes outcomes.

Researchers have derived insulin-producing cells from stem cells offering new hope for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Researchers in the US have developed a way to detect type 2 diabetes using a smartphone camera.

Continued psychological care for kids and teens with type 1 lowers severe hypoglycaemic episodes and stabilises glycaemic control

A simple HbA1c blood test has been found to identify youth at risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease risk later in life.

An arthritis drug that could delay the progression of type 1 diabetes has been hailed “life changing”.

A heel-prick blood test could predict which children will develop type 1 diabetes.  

Experts say even small increases of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

A new study shows promise of a major breakthrough in healing chronic foot ulcers resulting from diabetes.

US researchers have found a new drug that offers an advance in the treatment of diabetes

A new study has pinpointed a number of areas of the human genome that may help explain the origins of chronic immune and inflammatory conditions including type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and coeliac disease.

Researchers have found an unusual strategy that protect beta cells to slow the onset of type 1 diabetes.

A new report highlights overweight and obesity as a major risk factor affecting two in three Australian adults.

Study finds link between cortisol and higher blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes

Diabetes and heart research bodies welcome Federal Government’s $47 million boost for life-saving research

People with diabetes have been hit extra hard by COVID-19 which has had a negative impact on their mental or emotional health.

Changes in the gut microbiome may help predict those at risk of type 2 diabetes

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

Researchers in the US have found hundreds of new gene variants linked to type 2 diabetes

Drugs developed to treat Alzheimer’s could be repurposed to reverse damage to the blood vessels of people with type 2 diabetes.

A new study shows CGM helps reduce hypos in seniors living with type 1 diabetes

An Australian study on testosterone suggests it may play a role in decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes in men.

Research from the UK has found that people with diabetes are at greater risk of bone fractures

A new study has found weight and blood pressure are greater in young people who develop type 2 diabetes.

Scientists have made a discovery that could help predict whether a woman will develop type 2 diabetes following gestational diabetes.

Eating more dietary fibre with minimal food processing may be the key to a longer life.

New report reveals the significant shadow type 2 diabetes casts across human body

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.

Australian researchers have found that exercise is good for gut health, muscles and endurance

Researchers in Sweden and Finland have produced a vaccine that could provide protection against type 1 diabetes.

Researchers have found that if we break up periods of sitting it can improve our physical and mental health.

A new study shows that good blood glucose control helps people with type 2 diabetes deal with COVID-19.

An Australian study has found heart attack and stroke are falling in people living with type 2 diabetes

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

UK researchers have found that heart function can be significantly improved in people with type 2 diabetes through exercise.

Researchers in Japan are using machine learning to help predict and prevent diabetes.

Australian researchers are undertaking a world first pilot study to screen children for early signs of type 1 diabetes

We've been told to stop touching our faces to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. but how do you do that? Here are some tips.

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

Scientists have identified the genes involved in the development of diabetic kidney disease

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

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 bandage which could be the future of treating diabetic wounds.

A new study into mitochondria has made some surprising findings which could boost our understanding of diabetes and ageing

In a world first study researchers have found that a variation in the sequence of the folding of the genome may make people susceptible to type 1 diabetes

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

Researchers at ACU have found that regular exercise boots gut health helping to build muscle function and endurance

Researchers in the US have examined whether environment is leading to an increase in type 1 diabetes.

Scientists have examined a key receptor for the first time at high resolution - opening the door to future improvements in treating conditions such as type 2 diabetes.

MIT scientists have taken an important step toward making a noninvasive technique to monitor blood glucose levels a practical possibility.

EarlyBird, a cohort study that followed 300 UK children from age 5 to adulthood, has shed new light on why some are more likely to develop the condition.

Research out of the UK has shown global diets have changed dramatically over the past 50 years.

Researchers have developed new nano capsules shown to be effective in treating type 2 diabetes

A new computer algorithm has been developed that can predict women at a high risk of gestational diabetes

Researchers have developed a new smart contact lens that can diagnose diabetes and aid the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.  

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

New research from the US has bought an out of the box approach to the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Artificial sweeteners may be doing us more harm than good according to University of South Australia.

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

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Good gut health is important for those with type 1 diabetes. The latest research from Finland holds new insights

People living with type 1 diabetes and other chronic conditions may be at increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

New study reveals pregnant women in rural and remote areas miss out on GDM diagnosis due to problems with blood testing

Women living with diabetes are at greater risk of cardiovascular complications with the trend set to increase in the coming decades.

A new study has found that too much sitting is associated with poorer mental health.

Adding strength training, push-ups or crunches to your weekly exercise routine could decrease your likelihood of obesity by half.

A new US study will use a novel technique to understand the effect type 1 diabetes has on bone to reduce the risk of fractures

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

A US study is showing that artificial sweeteners are a growing part of our diet and are calling for more research to understand the impact on children.

New research from the University of Manchester has found that wearable activity trackers help lift exercise levels supporting the management of type 2 diabetes

New research has revealed obesity is linked to an increasing range of health conditions, and the risks are different for women and men

A new study in the US is looking at the genetics which may leave some people prone to kidney disease if they have type 1 diabetes.

Study finds that people who used statins for three months may have an increased risk of skin infections and diabetes.

A new discovery has the potential to slow the progression of kidney disease in people with 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. 

Australian and Danish researchers have found that yoga can be beneficial in controlling or reducing the risks of developing diabetes

Researchers have identified a HbA1c window that supports diabetes management and reduces risk of complications

A device that uses the eye rather than finger pricking to measure blood glucose levels is one step further along development after being awarded a patent.

Australian research indicates rotavirus infection could play a role in triggering type 1 diabetes.

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

A new study suggests tears could help doctors detect a common diabetes complication - peripheral neuropathy

Is it ok to do vigorous exercise during pregnancy? Research has found it can be safe and healthy as long as you do it with the advice of your doctor, exercise physiologist and support team

A new study suggests prevention strategies may be contributing to a fall in type 2 diabetes in some high income countries

A new study has found yet another reason to consider ditching your favourite sugary drink

A new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows 1 in 7 women affected by gestational diabetes.

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.

Leading Pharmacist and former Board member of Diabetes NSW & ACT, John Bell AM, is honoured with the 2019 Sir Kempson Maddox Award

Leading diabetes researchers to be recognised at awards event at NSW Parliament House

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

The federal budget includes a number of health measures that are relevant to people living with diabetes.

A new study from Deakin University has found that taking 500mg of vitamin C twice daily can help those with type 2 diabetes by lowering elevated blood sugar levels

The Liberal National Government has announced it is investing $10 million in research to help create personalised medicine for a multitude of medical conditions including obesity, autism, and type 2 diabetes.

The Federal Government announces funding research to give new hope and support to Australian children and adults living with type 1 diabetes.

New research suggests there may be a link between the routine rotavirus vaccination and a decline in type 1 diabetes in children

The Australian Labor Party announced a $50m funding commitment research supporting for type 1 diabetes if elected

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.

If you're between 12 - 18 years of age and living with type 1 diabetes, Federation University Australia would like to hear about your experience for a study looking to improve self management and support for teens living with diabetes.

Are media claims about this research study into the impact of milk on type 2 diabetes really true?

Heart disease will shorten the lives of many people living with type 2 diabetes but new research supported by Diabetes Australia could pave the way to earlier identification and treatment.

Diabetes NSW & ACT and Diabetes Australia awards grants totalling $728,023 to 13 projects looking into new treatments and a cure for diabetes

Sydney researchers believe untapped electronic medical records could be used to predict when a person is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Researchers are looking for young people living with type 1 diabetes to participate in trial of new hybrid closed loop system.

Researchers have developed “smart egg-carton” packages for transporting live human pancreas cells for transplantation to patients living with diabetes.

Most people think eating pasta will lead to weight-gain, but a recent study found otherwise.

A recent study has generated a lot of interest with its suggestion diabetes could be re-classified into five sub types.

New research is bringing precision medicine and new treatments for type 2 diabetes one step closer

Why do humans engage in activities that give us pleasure even if there are negative consequences including the possibility of future illness

New research indicates that drinking sugary soft drinks could increase your risk of cancer, regardless of your body size.

New research indicates that drinking sugary soft drinks could increase your risk of cancer, regardless of your body size.

Alessandro Demaio from the University of Copenhagen explains why being slender is not always an indication of good health and why we should aim for a healthy diet.

Explaining research using the gene editing technique CRISPR and what this will mean for future treatments.

Researchers have built a customised 3D bioprinter that promises to revolutionise treatment for people with type 1.

Adding two to three serves of high fibre grain food to our daily diet could improve the economy $3.3 billion a year.

We are delighted to announce that Professor Stephen Twigg, Senior Endocrinologist, Clinical Academic and Head of the Department of Endocrinology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is this year’s recipient of the Sir Kempson Maddox Award.

More than 150,000 Australian deaths could be prevented if the energy content of sugary drinks was cut by around a third.

Research shows people will ride where safe cycleways have been built and while many of the world’s cities are investing in cycling, Australian cities are pedalling backwards.

Walking is free, easy and gets you from A to B - but is it enough exercise?

When it comes to physical activity primary school girls are just as capable as the boys

Diabetes Australia awards grants to 23 NSW projects focused on better treatments and a future cure.

A new study from La Trobe university has found that a quarter of Australians are drinking at unsafe levels

Grant given to project looking to discover therapy that will ‘turn-off’ the immune response causing type 1 diabetes.

Macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein and fats – are the essential building blocks of everyone’s diet. Eating these in the right proportions is important for people living with type 2 diabetes,

Research has found that a medicinal diet boosting good bacteria in the gut could help reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes.

Eating and drinking habits of Australians have changed over the past 10 years according to Roy Morgans latest research

The use of metformin among older men has a positive effect on a range of age-related chronic illnesses.

Medtronic research shows progress in the development of artificial pancreas technology

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

Smart insulin could make constant monitoring of Blood Glucose Levels a thing of the past

Researchers have come up with a tattoo that can measure glucose levels without the need for invasive needle pricks.

Prof Lesley Campbell recognised for her contribution to diabetes research, advocacy and education

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are three times more likely to develop diabetes.

Researchers are looking at markers in the human eye for a possible cure for type 1 diabetes

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

Scientists at Monash University offer hope for a vaccine that could help prevent type 1 diabetes.

The University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre for researchers, to tackle health chronic illness