A clinical trial published in NEJM shows stem cell-based ‘living pharmacy’ treatment may eliminate the need for daily insulin in Type 1 diabetes patients. Most participants achieved insulin independence, though challenges like immune rejection still remain.
Mattel has launched a new Barbie with type 1 diabetes, featuring an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Introduced by model Lila Moss, the inclusive doll aims to normalize chronic conditions, reduce stigma, and empower children living with diabetes
Researchers at Western Sydney University have developed an AI-powered tool that uses dynamic risk scores based on blood microRNAs to predict type 1 diabetes progression and treatment response. The tool can also help distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Hyderabad: A Centre of Excellence that will focus on raising treatment standards and ensure availability of insulin for children with Type 1 diabetes has been launched at Gandhi Hospital in collaboration with Novo Nordisk Education Foundation (NNEF) on Monday. The new facility will provide free treatment to children with Type 1 diabetes and take-up advocacy […]
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday issued guidelines for the management of type 1 diabetes in India. This is the first time that the research body has released guidelines for type 1 diabetes. Earlier, guidelines were released for type 2 diabetes. Balram Bhargava, Department of Health Research Secretary and ICMR […]
"This study shows keeping diabetic children's blood sugar under control is more important than ever during the pandemic," said lead author Manish Raisingani from the University of Arkansas in the US.
