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Non-autoimmune diabetes discovered in African children challenges type 1 classification

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A landmark multi-country study has uncovered compelling evidence that the majority of children and young adults clinically diagnosed with type 1 diabetes across sub-Saharan Africa actually have a previously unrecognised non-autoimmune form of insulin-deficient diabetes. The research fundamentally challenges current diabetes classification systems and could change treatment approaches for young people with diabetes in Africa […]

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New microfluidic device generates high-quality platelet-rich plasma

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Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have developed a groundbreaking microfluidic device that efficiently extracts platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from whole blood using gravity sedimentation, achieving significantly lower platelet activation rates than conventional centrifugation methods whilst maintaining high purity levels.

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Diabetes crisis deepens: 252 million unaware of condition as IDF recognises new type 5 diabetes

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The International Diabetes Federation’s latest atlas reveals nearly one in nine adults globally now live with diabetes, while a new classification of malnutrition-related diabetes gains formal recognition.

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Simple blood test measures type 1 diabetes autoimmunity in children

Simple blood test measures type 1 diabetes autoimmunity in children

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Researchers have developed a simple, robust blood test that accurately measures type 1 diabetes-related autoimmunity using minimal blood volumes, making it particularly suitable for paediatric patients. Called BASTA (β cell antigen-specific T cell assay), this test captures CD4+ T cell responses to pancreatic beta cells, offering an improved method to track autoimmune responses in both […]

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Scientists from Peking University analyzed the proportion of attributable risk factors contributing to early-onset T2D and T2D DALYs in China in 2021, highlighting the role of high BMI and environmental factors.Siyan Zhan, Peking University

Early-onset type 2 diabetes surges among Chinese youth

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A comprehensive analysis of early-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) in China reveals the age-standardised incidence rate has more than doubled between 1990 and 2021, highlighting an urgent public health challenge. The study, published in Health Data Science in December 2024, found particularly concerning trends among adolescents and young males.  

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Miracle cure? New procedure could spell the end of insulin injections for type 2 diabetics

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Researchers have developed a new treatment approach for type 2 diabetes that could potentially eliminate the need for insulin therapy in a majority of patients, according to findings presented at UEG Week 2024 in Vienna.  

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Marathon runners conquer type 1 diabetes with new tech, while exercise fears persist for many

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Advancements in glucose monitoring and insulin delivery systems are enabling people with type 1 diabetes to participate in demanding physical activities, while fear of hypoglycaemia remains a significant barrier to exercise for many.  

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