Category: Diabetes Research News

Many people are familiar with the two most common types of diabetes – type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes – but other forms exist such as gestational diabetes. According […]

Scientists understand a lot about the foundational cells that make up the body, but even still, they are always learning and discovering more. For instance, the body’s immune system is […]

  Managing type 1 diabetes requires careful monitoring of food intake, activity, blood sugar, and insulin administration. Depending on what a person eats and when, it impacts their blood glucose […]

Since type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little to no insulin, it is often diagnosed in childhood when this deficiency become more apparent. The body is unable to […]

Type 1 diabetes used to be commonly known as juvenile diabetes because it was often diagnosed in childhood. In individuals with this disease, the body mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing […]

Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is challenging. It requires constant monitoring and adjustment of one’s blood sugar. Since T1D is commonly diagnosed in childhood, it can put additional strain […]

Autoimmune diseases are challenging to treat because the immune system plays a critical role in keeping the body healthy. However, when this system is destroying its own cells even without […]

One of the complications that can stem from living with diabetes is the risk of developing diabetic kidney disease. The kidneys play a critical role in filtering waste and excess […]

Welcome to the May edition of the Diabetes Research Connection newsletter! We aim to keep you updated with our latest achievements, upcoming events, and how you can get involved in […]

In individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells. For years, researchers have been looking at options for suppressing this immune […]

One of the methods of treating type 1 diabetes that researchers have been exploring is using patients’ own cells. They found that by converting stem cells into insulin-producing beta cells […]

As with many diseases, type 1 diabetes is triggered by both genetic and environmental factors. There is not a single cause that can be pinpointed when it comes to why […]