type 1 diabetes
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MIT Scientists Create Device That Might Make Insulin Injections Obsolete Someday
MIT scientists might be one step closer to making insulin injections a thing of the past. In a new study this week, they’ve shown that it’s possible to implant a medical device inside mice that produces its own supply of insulin for up to a month. More research will be needed before this technology would…
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California’s Set to Produce Its Own Low-Cost Insulin
California Governor Gavin Newsom says California is moving forward with a plan to produce its own insulin after he signed a $US100 ($139) million budget to produce the drug at a cheaper price point.
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We Finally Know How Dogs Sniff Out Diabetes
For years, assistance dogs have been used to detect low blood sugar levels in their diabetic owners and warn of an impending hypoglycemia attack. Scientists have finally figured out how dogs are able to accomplish this feat — an insight that could lead to new medical sensors.