In a potentially transformative move for healthcare, the NHS is rolling out an “artificial pancreas” for people suffering from type 1 diabetes. Known as the Hybrid Closed Loop (HCL) system, the ...

In a major breakthrough for diabetes treatment, scientists have found a new way to regenerate insulin-producing cells. This approach could change how type 1 diabetes is treated, moving beyond just ...

Artificial pancreas device with an iPhone--Courtesy of Boston University Researchers at Boston University and Massachusetts General Hospital found patients with Type 1 diabetes who used an artificial ...

Subtle symptoms can appear long before serious pancreatic conditions are diagnosed, and recognizing them early could make a ...

Researchers tested the drug on 40 adults with long-term type 1 diabetes in the Insulin Resistance in Type 1 Diabetes Managed ...

Insulin is a hormone that decreases blood glucose levels. The only cells that produce insulin are pancreatic beta cells (β-cells), and a decrease in these cells is a major cause of diabetes. Although ...

If the pancreas can no longer manage high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), significant, long-term health issues can arise.

A surprising new clinical trial has revealed that metformin—a cheap, century-old drug widely used for type 2 diabetes—may help people with type 1 diabetes in an unexpected way. While researchers ...

Q. I don’t have diabetes or pre-diabetes, do you know why my healthcare provider ordered a fasting insulin test?