type 1 diabetes

In groundbreaking, world-first achievement, Type 1 diabetes cured in China using stem cell transplant, report says

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In groundbreaking, world-first achievement, Type 1 diabetes cured in China using stem cell transplant, report says

Chinese scientists have reportedly performed a groundbreaking procedure, successfully treating a chronic type-1 diabetes patient using cell transplants, reports said on September 30. The landmark surgery, which marks a world’s first, lasted just half an hour, news agency PTI reported citing The Paper, a Shanghai-based news outlet. The patient, a 25-year-old woman, began naturally regulating … Read more

1st weekly insulin injection coming to Canada. How does it work? – National

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1st weekly insulin injection coming to Canada. How does it work? – National

A weekly insulin injection will soon become available in Canada, which doctors say will “make life easier” for people living with diabetes and is an “exciting” treatment to have in the toolbox. Starting June 30, Canada will become the first country to make the medication, called insulin icodec, available, drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced on … Read more

Diabetes medication Humalog faces shortage in Canada – National

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Diabetes medication Humalog faces shortage in Canada – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Eli Lilly, a major U.S.-based drugmaker, has issued a warning regarding a shortage of insulin medication in Canada, which is expected to persist through mid-April. The 10-millilitre vials of the insulin Humalog are impacted by the shortage, Drug Shortages Canada first reported on Monday. Humalog, also known … Read more

The Latest in Diabetes Research and Treatment

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The Latest in Diabetes Research and Treatment

Advances in Diabetes Treatment By Camille PeriWebMD Feature WebMD Feature Archive Diabetes treatment is getting better every day. Scientists may be just a few years away from making an artificial pancreas that can safely detect and adjust blood sugar (glucose) levels. In the meantime, new medications and insulin devices can make living with … Read more