World Diabetes Day 2016: A growing epidemic that affects us all
World Diabetes Day takes place annually on November 14, and aims to promote a global, co-ordinated effort to tackle the growing threat of diabetes.
New genetic form of obesity and diabetes discovered
Scientists have discovered a new inherited form of obesity and type 2 diabetes in humans.
Diabetes screening will overwhelm India's health system, study predicts
A large-scale diabetes screening programme underway in India will overwhelm the health system with false positive results, according to research.
Pancreas cells' genetic instructions open doors to diabetes treatment
Scientists have mapped the genetic instructions for pancreas development, providing information that could aid research into diabetes treatments.
Study reveals the gut's role in effects of diabetes drug
A new study has shed light on how the diabetes drug metformin works to lower blood glucose, offering clues that could help design better treatments.
New trial to evaluate intestine implant to treat obesity related type 2 diabetes
A new trial has been launched to investigate the effectiveness of a tube-like device inserted into the small intestine to treat type 2 diabetes.
Light-activated drug could reduce side effects of diabetes medication
Scientists have created a drug for type 2 diabetes that is switched on by blue light, which they hope will improve treatment of the disease.
Faculty of Medicine gives insight into its exceptional translational research
A snapshot of our world-class translational medical research captured through 13 videos.
Non-coding DNA implicated in type 2 diabetes
Variations in non-coding sections of the genome might be important contributors to type 2 diabetes risk, according to a new study.
Further links uncovered between obesity and type 2 diabetes
Researchers have discovered a new mechanism by which obesity leads to type 2 diabetes, raising the possibility of new and more effective treatments.
