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Scanning electron micrograph of mesenchymal stem cells, derived from an umbilical cord, grown in a gel culture

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Stem cells from umbilical cord ‘goo’ delay type 1 diabetes progression

Infusions of stem cells taken from umbilical cord jelly helped people with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes reduce their need for insulin injections in a small study

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A pair of the parasitic water-borne worms Schistosoma mansoni

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We now know how parasitic worms help ward off obesity and diabetes

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The CD47 molecule, which tells the immune system not to attack

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Stem cells treat diabetes without triggering immune response in mice

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Major drugmaker cuts insulin costs in the US by 70 per cent

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Vitamin D may help to lower blood sugar levels but high doses have been linked with kidney stones and other health problems

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High-dose vitamin D may prevent pre-diabetes becoming type 2 diabetes

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The doctor examines the nerve response with monofilament odiatrist treating feet during procedure. Doctor neurologist examining female patient

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A diet high in amino acids reduced diabetes-related nerve pain in mice

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Type 2 diabetes, which requires people to regularly check their blood sugar levels, has been linked to an increased risk of cancer

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Type 2 diabetes linked with an increased risk of dying from cancer

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A person with diabetes injecting insulin

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Drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes gets approval in US

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A woman drawing insulin from a syringe

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Over a million people in the US ration insulin because of high costs

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A nighttime view of Western Europe is captured by crew members aboard the International Space Station

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Streetlights in Europe are getting bluer – that may be bad for health

Photos taken by astronauts on the International Space Station show that streetlights are getting gradually more blue-tinged in many countries in Europe as they switch to energy-efficient LEDs

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Antimicrobial drug derived from tree sap could treat chronic wounds

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Type 2 diabetes linked to cognitive decline in older age

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Protein gel could help treat type 1 diabetes

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Is covid-19 causing a global surge of diabetes cases?

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