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Australian Research Targets Diabetes Hope for CF Patients
Health & WellnessJun 19

Australian Research Targets Diabetes Hope for CF Patients

A breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug may also transform diabetes outcomes for 30% of Australian CF patients who develop the condition. New research will investigate whether Trikafta can prevent or slow cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
NHL Star Max Domi Raises $1M for Type 1 Diabetes Research
Community HeroesJul 28

NHL Star Max Domi Raises $1M for Type 1 Diabetes Research

NHL forward Max Domi launched his first charity golf tournament in Aurora, raising $1 million for type 1 diabetes research. The sold-out event brought together hockey stars and supporters to fund breakthrough treatments for the disease Domi has battled since age 12.

Google News - Canada Breakthrough3 min read
Scientists Find Protein That Could Stop Diabetic Blindness
Health & WellnessMar 8

Scientists Find Protein That Could Stop Diabetic Blindness

Researchers discovered that blocking a single protein prevented diabetic eye damage in mice before it could start. The finding could help protect vision in millions of people with diabetes before symptoms ever appear.

Health Daily3 min read
Diabetes Group Apologizes After Ejecting 5 Scientists
Acts of KindnessJun 11

Diabetes Group Apologizes After Ejecting 5 Scientists

The American Diabetes Association issued a full apology after police removed five leading diabetes researchers from its annual conference for handing out an editorial they wrote. The researchers are now invited back, and the organization is conducting an independent review.

Ars Technica Science2 min read
Miami Researcher's Nanoparticle Could Protect Diabetes Patients
VideosJul 17

Miami Researcher's Nanoparticle Could Protect Diabetes Patients

A PhD student from Germany has developed a tiny nanoparticle that could stop the immune system from destroying insulin-producing cells in type 1 diabetes patients. Her breakthrough might help people avoid transplants entirely.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
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InnovationMar 28

Penn Researchers Turn Lettuce Into Diabetes Drug Delivery

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a way to deliver expensive diabetes drugs through genetically modified lettuce, potentially making life-changing medications affordable for millions. The breakthrough could transform how people access GLP-1 treatments that currently cost hundreds of dollars per month.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
UCF Researcher Gets $747K to Fight Diabetic Nerve Pain
Health & WellnessMar 3

UCF Researcher Gets $747K to Fight Diabetic Nerve Pain

A University of Central Florida scientist just received nearly three-quarters of a million dollars to develop a treatment for diabetic neuropathy that doesn't rely on addictive painkillers. His fresh approach targets the root cause instead of just masking symptoms.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Beauty Brands Help Raise $1M for Type 1 Diabetes Research
Acts of KindnessAug 24

Beauty Brands Help Raise $1M for Type 1 Diabetes Research

Australia's top beauty companies are donating products and services to help Breakthrough T1D's Night of Champ1ons fundraiser reach its ambitious $1 million goal. The online auction is already live, letting anyone bid on luxury beauty prizes while supporting life-changing diabetes research.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
Diabetes Wound Healing Breakthrough Found by Swedish Scientists
InnovationFeb 13

Diabetes Wound Healing Breakthrough Found by Swedish Scientists

Researchers in Sweden discovered a protective molecule that could transform treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, wounds that heal slowly and often lead to amputation. The finding offers new hope for millions living with diabetes worldwide.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Traditional African Foods May Help Manage Diabetes
Health & WellnessFeb 15

Traditional African Foods May Help Manage Diabetes

Indigenous African foods like jute mallow, caterpillars, and finger millet contain powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that could help manage type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed 46 studies and found these underutilized foods offer hope as nutritional therapy for the 830 million people living with diabetes worldwide.

Medical Xpress2 min read
UCF Wins $747K Grant for New Diabetic Nerve Pain Therapy
Health & WellnessFeb 27

UCF Wins $747K Grant for New Diabetic Nerve Pain Therapy

Scientists at the University of Central Florida are developing a groundbreaking treatment for diabetic neuropathy that could help millions avoid relying on opioids and antidepressants. A $747,000 federal grant will fund research into regulating nerve signals instead of just masking pain.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Century-Old TB Vaccine May Cut Insulin Needs for Diabetics
Health & WellnessJun 11

Century-Old TB Vaccine May Cut Insulin Needs for Diabetics

A tuberculosis vaccine developed 100 years ago is showing promise in helping people with type 1 diabetes use less insulin and maintain better blood sugar control. While more research is needed, the results offer new hope for the 2 million Americans living with this challenging autoimmune disease.

Live Science2 min read
Diabetes Association CEO Apologizes After Member Expulsions
Acts of KindnessJun 10

Diabetes Association CEO Apologizes After Member Expulsions

The American Diabetes Association's leader issued a personal apology to five researchers expelled from a conference for handing out an editorial about research funding. The move marks a turning point after the medical community expressed shock at the incident.

STAT News3 min read
New Heart Treatment Cuts Diabetes Death Risk by 61%
Health & WellnessJan 20

New Heart Treatment Cuts Diabetes Death Risk by 61%

Researchers in Hong Kong discovered that combining advanced imaging with a diabetes drug slashes heart death rates for high-risk patients. The breakthrough offers new hope for millions living with both diabetes and heart disease.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Stanford Cures Type 1 Diabetes in Mice Without Insulin
InnovationFeb 23

Stanford Cures Type 1 Diabetes in Mice Without Insulin

Stanford Medicine researchers reversed Type 1 diabetes in mice using a groundbreaking dual transplant that resets the immune system. The animals stayed diabetes-free for six months without insulin or immune suppressing drugs.

Google News - Disease Cure3 min read
Turmeric Compound Protects Diabetic Hearts in Rat Study
Health & WellnessAug 27

Turmeric Compound Protects Diabetic Hearts in Rat Study

Scientists discovered that curcumin, the bright yellow compound in turmeric, reversed blood vessel damage in diabetic rats within just one month. The breakthrough offers hope for protecting the 2 million Americans with Type 1 diabetes from early heart disease.

Health Daily2 min read
Century-Old Drug Cuts Insulin Needs 12% for Type 1 Diabetics
Health & WellnessApr 16

Century-Old Drug Cuts Insulin Needs 12% for Type 1 Diabetics

A cheap diabetes drug that's been around for 100 years is helping people with type 1 diabetes use significantly less insulin each day. Scientists are now racing to understand why it works so they can help even more patients.

Health Daily3 min read
Study Finds Vitamin D Deficiency in 60% of Diabetes Patients
Health & WellnessApr 6

Study Finds Vitamin D Deficiency in 60% of Diabetes Patients

New research shows that people with type 2 diabetes are often low in key nutrients, with vitamin D topping the list. The findings could help millions manage their health better through simple dietary changes.

Google News - Health2 min read
Indian Researchers Create Battery-Free Diabetes Breath Test
InnovationMay 7

Indian Researchers Create Battery-Free Diabetes Breath Test

Scientists in India have developed a tiny sensor that detects diabetes through a single breath, no painful blood tests needed. The device runs without batteries and could make testing accessible to millions in rural areas.

Google News - Health Breakthrough2 min read
Diabetes Patients Cut Heart Risk 43% With Meds and Lifestyle
Health & WellnessFeb 26

Diabetes Patients Cut Heart Risk 43% With Meds and Lifestyle

A groundbreaking Harvard study reveals that people with type 2 diabetes who combine GLP-1 medications with healthy habits slash their heart attack and stroke risk by nearly half. The research shows modern medicine works best when paired with old-fashioned healthy living.

Medical Xpress2 min read

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