Obesity increases the body's need for insulin, forcing cells in the pancreas known as beta cells to ramp up insulin ...

The beta cells of the pancreas don’t need the assistance of other pancreatic cells to produce insulin, according to new research. The findings are not only a potential game-changer for diabetics, but ...

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 ...

Understanding how the human pancreas develops is crucial to allow scientists to make insulin producing–beta cells in the quest to cure Type 1 diabetes. Now, scientists have made a unique and ...

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 ...

Also known as juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes, this type of diabetes is not related to lifestyle and may occur ...

Proof-of-concept trial in a single patient shows that cells can survive transplantation without immunosuppression ...

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 ...

Significant advancements in diabetes management have marked the evolution of insulin delivery methods. Insulin was initially administered through injections, often leading to inconsistent blood ...