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Research progress: beta cell replacements in type 1 diabetes aim to end daily injections
Novo Nordisk partners on device that could replace the lost insulin-producing cells in type 1.
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Brexit and insulin supply chains - joint JDRF and Diabetes UK statement
JDRF and Diabetes UK have issued a joint statement on UK supplies of insulin in the face of the UK’s trade negotiations with the European Union.
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JDRF calls for choice on virtual healthcare for people with type 1 diabetes
JDRF has published a policy position on telemedicine and virtual healthcare appointments, which have seen a large increase since the pandemic.
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100 years since the discovery of insulin - the breakthrough that saved millions of lives
The centenary of the discovery of insulin – one of the biggest breakthroughs in medical history – will be marked by UK people this year.
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“Train healthcare professionals on type 1 diabetes tech" - new NHS report
An NHS England diabetes report has called for increased provision of type 1 diabetes technology - and training for healthcare professionals to provide it.
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Type 1 Discovery magazine out now!
Download issue 86 for research news, updates, interviews with leading type 1 scientists and much more
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