The Latest Breaking News from diabetes

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The McMafia star opened up about his condition in a bid to raise awareness for World Diabetes Day on Monday

In 2021, there were 537 million adults living with diabetes, of which approximately 90 per cent had Type 2 diabetes. When someone has Type 2 diabetes, specialized cells within the pancreas known as “beta cells” produce insufficient amounts of insulin.

26-year-old Shannon Ball was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes at the age of 16, after countless GP visits, appointments and sudden changes in her lifestyle, she shares the struggles she faced as a teen with diabetes

They said they were not prepared for the news

A new trial for Type 1 Diabetes is being set up and involves children and young teenagers aged between three and 13-years-old. News comes on World Diabetes Day (November 14).

Up to 20,000 children aged between three to 13 will be screened for type 1 diabetes as part of a ground-breaking new trial in the UK, beginning on World Diabetes Day (November 14).

'Peter was everybody’s friend. He was one of those kids who everybody liked and he was always happy and willing to help'

Over 12% of adults in South Africa have diabetes. Since 2019, researchers at the University of Pretoria have been working on the Tshwane Insulin Project. The project consists of delivering training workshops on comprehensive diabetes and hypertension management in primary care. The researchers also provide technical assistance to healthcare professionals…