Research

All types of diabetes have been found to increase fall risk

 Researchers have adapted a cancer therapy to be a potential treatment for type 1 diabetes

A test which measures glucose levels in earwax could be used to detect type 2 diabetes

A University of Adelaide research project has found that testosterone treatment can prevent or cause remission of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in some men. Lifestyle behaviour change still remains the most important response.

We take a look back at 2020 and the most read articles of the year.

Researchers found that short, frequent exercise breaks is better the health of people with type 2 diabetes

Using CGM  has positive health benefits for  people with type 1 diabetes

Research reveals that a perceived lack of social support affects management of type 2 diabetes

A large UK study has found that losing a few kilos can halve the risk of type 2 diabetes

 An Australian clinical trial could lead to the development of a new treatment for type 1 diabetes

Sydney Uni engineers have developed a model that predicts the risk of heart disease for people living with type 2 diabetes.

1.2 million Aussies with type 2 diabetes are not aware of the impact of kidney disease or heart failure.

JCU researchers are asking Indigenous Health Workers to send out a survey to people to improve diabetes-related foot care.

Is diabetes a genetic condition?

UQ researchers are looking for people with type 2 diabetes to undertake 8 to 24 weeks of exercise intervention to find out more about exercise and what works to lower blood glucose levels.

Australian research shows people with type 2 diabetes aren't changing their medications after high blood glucose results.

Researchers have found a ‘super pea’ may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Research shows that access to new diabetes medicines depend on your location

There is mounting medial evidence that COVID-19 might trigger diabetes in people with no history of the condition.

Researchers discover a safe new non-invasive way to check blood glucose levels.

Research suggests long term users of reflux medication should check for type 2 diabetes.

50 percent of people living with diabetes are missing out on diabetes eye checks to prevent blindness

New research has identified biomarkers that can show in advance how patients will respond to metformin treatment via a simple blood test.

An absence of quality connections with people might be a predictor for the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Human stem cells from umbilical cords have created viable glucose-responsive pancreatic islets.

New technology has been developed that can monitor glucose levels without painful finger pricks to draw blood.

To keep connecting kids with type 1 diabetes and their families and carers to others living with the condition during COVID-19 restrictions, Diabetes Queensland is moving DiaBuddies activities online.

Sleep is an often-neglected lifestyle factor that plays an important role in weight loss and good health

New research confirms that aerobic and resistance exercise improve blood glucose control

A simple strength test could help healthcare professionals identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes.

New research into the combined impact of stress and diet on the heart health of people with diabetes could pave the way to new treatments reducing the risk of heart attacks in some people.

Higher levels of vitamin D in the body, reduces the risk for type 2 diabetes.

Losing weight slashes the risk of developing several chronic health conditions.

Researchers have discovered a protein within the liver could lead to a more effective type 2 diabetes drug.

University of Queensland researchers are looking for people with type 2 diabetes to help them find out how COVID-19 has affected self-care.

Human trials of a micro-pancreas holds hope for a cure to diabetes.

New research has found that team-based care improved both depression and diabetes outcomes.

Researchers have derived insulin-producing cells from stem cells offering new hope for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Researchers in the US have developed a way to detect type 2 diabetes using a smartphone camera.

Psychological care helps reduces risk of severe hypoglycaemic episodes and stabilises glycaemic control for kids and teens with type 1 diabetes

A simple HbA1c test has been found to identify young people at risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease risk later in life.

An arthritis drug that could delay the progression of type 1 diabetes has been hailed “life changing”.

A heel-prick blood test could predict which children will develop type 1 diabetes.  

Experts say even small increases of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

A new study shows promise of a major breakthrough in healing diabetic foot ulcers

US researchers have found a new drug that offers an advance in the treatment of diabetes

A new study has pinpointed areas of the human genome that may help explain the origins of immune and inflammatory conditions including type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and coeliac disease.

Researchers have found an unusual strategy to guard beta cells and slow the onset of type 1 diabetes.

Australians are being urged not to ignore their long-term risk of chronic disease during COVID-19.

Study finds link between the stress hormone cortisol and higher blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes

Diabetes and heart research bodies welcome Federal Government’s $47 million boost for life-saving research

People with diabetes have been hit extra hard by COVID-19 which has had a negative impact on their mental or emotional health.

Changes in the gut microbiome may help predict those at risk of type 2 diabetes

Tests of a new insulin drug in pigs with diabetes found it was twice as fast-acting as traditional insulin.

Researchers in the US have found hundreds of new gene variants linked to type 2 diabetes

Drugs developed to treat Alzheimer’s could be repurposed to reverse damage to the blood vessels of people with type 2 diabetes.

A study form the US shows CGM helps reduce hypos in the elderly living with type 1 diabetes

A study on testosterone suggests it may play a role in decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes in men.

Research from the UK has found that people with diabetes are at greater risk of bone fractures

A new study has found weight and blood pressure are greater in young people who develop type 2 diabetes.

Scientists have made a discovery that could help predict whether a woman will develop type 2 diabetes following gestational diabetes.

Eating more dietary fibre with minimal food processing may be the key to improving life expectancy

New report reveals the significant shadow type 2 diabetes casts across human body

Researchers have found a way to combine insulin with amylin, to create an injection that could help people living with diabetes control their blood glucose levels.

Australian researchers have found that exercise supports good gut health, muscle strength and endurance

A possible vaccine that could provide protection against type 1 diabetes has been developed by researchers in Sweden and Finland.

New research has found that breaking up periods of sitting can improve our physical and mental health.

A new study shows that good blood glucose control helps people with type 2 diabetes deal with COVID-19.

An Australian study has found heart attack and stroke are falling in people living with type 2 diabetes

A Canadian study has found that a novel dual-hormone closed loop system improves glucose control for type 1 diabetes

Researchers have found that children with type 1 diabetes need to eat more vegetables and less snacks.

UK researchers have found that heart function can be significantly improved in people with type 2 diabetes through exercise.

Researchers in the US have developed a way to protect transplanted drug-producing cells from immune system rejection. Creating “living drug factories” which could help treat diabetes and other conditions and diseases.

In a report in the BBC's Science Focus magazine, the research outlines that type 1 diabetes can be distinguished into two separate forms, or endotypes.

Responsibility for a pet has been found to help adolescents achieve healthier blood glucose levels, a US study has found.

Australia's first pilot study to screen children from the general population for early signs of type 1 diabetes will be led by a leading diabetes academic and researcher.

We've been told to stop touching our faces to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. but how do you do that? Here are some tips.

New research has found that type 1 diabetes could be two separate conditions.

A new study has revealed that people with type 1 diabetes may be at greater risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

Yale scientists have reported the discovery of the molecular mechanisms that trigger the imbalance between the disruption the metabolic balance between glucose production and energy utilization in the liver..

A new Canadian study has found that a novel dual-hormone closed loop system improves glucose control when compared with using rapid insulin-alone.

An Australian study has found that the equivalent of just two and a half glasses of orange juice a day could reverse obesity and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Researchers in the US have designed a wirelessly-controlled, or "smart," bandage, which can precisely deliver independent doses of medications to a wound.

A new technique to convert human stem cells into insulin-producing cells could hold huge promise for the future treatment of diabetes.

Oregon State University researchers have found that no matter how much stress they placed on mice from either a high-fat diet or strenuous exercise, the animals' mitochondria were able to adapt and continue their normal processes.

Researcher have found that changes in DNA sequence can trigger the chromosomes to misfold in a way that puts one at a heightened risk for type 1 diabetes.

Researchers in the US have developed a smart insulin-delivery patch that could one day monitor and manage glucose levels in people living with diabetes and deliver the necessary insulin dosage.

Regular exercise changes the composition of the gut bacteria and may play a crucial role in skeletal muscle function and endurance.

A newly released paper published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology examines whether any environmental exposures can explain why type 1 diabetes is on the rise.

An international group of scientists have now conducted a detailed examination in living cells of the Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors (GLP1R), which are found on insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas and neurons in the brainreceptor.

New study suggests noninvasive spectroscopy could be used to monitor blood glucose levels.

Researchers at the University of Plymouth and Nestlé have revealed new insights into the factors that predispose children to developing type 2 diabetes in adult life.

Researchers in South Korea, have developed smart technology that allows for the diagnosis of diabetes and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

International food supply patterns are supporting healthier diets in parts of the world, but causing malnutrition and obesity elsewhere.

A new computer algorithm has been developed that can predict women in the early stages of pregnancy, who may be at a high risk of gestational diabetes.

Researchers have developed nano capsules shown to be effective in treating type 2 diabetes.

New research out of the US has identified a protein in mice with type 1 diabetes that is providing a new target for prevention and treatment in people.

In a promising discovery that could improve the delivery of insulin and diabetes therapy, scientists have developed a non-fibrillating form of human insulin.

In a new study from researchers from UCLA have discovered the process which may explain how type 2 diabetes develops.

Shorter people are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Diabetologia. Tall people might be at greater risk of developing cancer, but short people have their own risks, according to the research.

A new study has found that too much sitting is associated with poorer mental health.

People living with diabetes face a significantly higher risk of osteoporotic fractures than those without the condition. But the reason for this is not well understood and can't be adequately predicted

An international research study led by researchers from the Universities of Helsinki and Oxford has identified a genetic variant that protects against type 2 diabetes.

Researchers at the University of Manchester have conducted the largest ever review of the effect of movement-monitoring devices, such as pedometers, on the activity of individuals with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Artificial sweeteners are a growing part of our diets and in the US are now consumed by at least one in four children.

Researchers in the US have begun to look at the genetics which may leave some people prone to kidney disease if they have type 1 diabetes, regardless of their blood glucose control.

Is it ok to exercise during pregnancy? Research has found it can be safe and healthy as long as you do it with the advice of your doctor, exercise physiologist and support team

A new app linked with a heart rate monitor could be key to helping more people incorporate physical activity into their diabetes management. The new app is one of a number of new research programs to receive funding from Diabetes Australia.

A smartphone app and wrist-worn heart rate monitor is helping patients with type 2 diabetes get the exercise they need to cut blood sugar levels.

A new study has investigated how exposure to certain triggers can increase the risk of type 1 diabetes.

A new study shows getting active in middle and old age - even if you weren't active before - can help you live longer.

Motivational interviewing is used by health professionals in a diverse range of health settings and populations to foster and support behavioural change in clients.

A simple blood test could help predict whether someone with diabetes is at risk of having a stroke, according to researchers. US scientists have identified elevated levels of a protein in the blood of people with diabetes which could indicate stroke risk.

A new smart insulin has been developed which could help people prevent hypoglycaemia, researchers have said. Currently known as i-insulin, a research team from the University of California (UCLA) in Los Angeles have added an extra molecule to the hormone which they say can prevent low blood glucose levels.

More than half of Queensland men are unhappy with their bodies, a new study has found. The research revealed that 54 per cent are unhappy with their body shape and weight and one in four men frequently feel anxious or depressed.

Exposure to light in the hours leading up to bedtime, in particular, the light from electronic devices and television, may be affecting your health, including your weight and blood sugar levels, according to study published in Physiology & Behavior.

There are some startling conclusions being drawn about fluoridation and its effect on type 2, but none from reputable sources.

Research from Harvard reports propionate, a widely used ingredient that helps prevent mould from forming on foods, may pose an increased risk for obesity and diabetes. Calcium propionate is found in some baked goods, dairy products, processed meats, vegetable products, and egg and fat-based desserts.

A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance such as decision-making across the day compared to prolonged sitting without exercise

Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

A major grant has been awarded to a US researcher who will further investigate stem cell therapies for type 1 diabetes treatments.

Researchers have identified an elusive trigger of type 1 diabetes.

A new study funded has found that taking 500mg of vitamin C twice daily can help those with type 2 diabetes by lowering elevated blood glucose levels .

US researchers report that type 1 diabetes could be delayed following a study on animals where certain defective cells were removed.

While aspirin use was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events, it increased risk of major bleeding, and had no effect on cancer risk.

An IDF survey gains an understanding of the knowledge of cardiovascular disease among people living with type 2 diabetes.

At an international conference in Berlin late last year, a study on diabetes and arthritis revealed some interesting links.

An approach to tackling type 2 diabetes is being trialled in Wales which involves delivering gut bacteria via the nose.

Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) are comparing the pancreas of healthy organ donors and those with type 1 diabetes to work out how beta cells can be rehabilitated, according to Medical News Today.

Australians with type 1 diabetes will now have access to a new, Australian-first device that "closes the loop" for insulin delivery.

The Government has announced it is investing $10 million in research to help create personalised medicine for a multitude of medical conditions including type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes is the largest single cause of potentially preventable hospitalisations in Queensland, according to the latest government report.

Researchers in Norway recently made what they believe to be an exciting discovery that they believe could change the way we manage diabetes and it's all to do with our bodies' own cells.

The AFDR has entered into an arrangement with Israeli company Kadimastem to explore overcoming the need for insulin administration in people with type 1 diabetes.