The pancreas has many functions, and one of its most important roles is the regulation of blood sugar. To reduce blood sugar levels, the pancreas produces insulin. To increase blood sugar, the ...

An artificial pancreas system that can automatically monitor and regulate blood glucose levels in Type 1 diabetic children as young as 6 was found to be safe and effective, according to a study ...

For decades, pancreatic cancer and diabetes were closely linked. Now oncologists are seeing more cases in patients without metabolic disease. Firstpost speaks to experts on what this shift means for ...

An artificial pancreas has been trialed in patients with type 2 diabetes for the first time. The device monitors a person’s blood glucose levels and automatically administers insulin when needed – and ...

Researchers have found that pancreatic triglycerides (TGs) provide a novel biomarker for pancreatic β-cell dysfunction that can be used to identify individuals at risk for Type 2 diabetes, ...

New-onset diabetes was associated with a significantly higher risk of progression to pancreatic cancer in patients with low-risk pancreatic cysts, a researcher reported. In a large database study and ...

A device known as a bionic pancreas, which uses next-generation technology to automatically deliver insulin, was more effective at maintaining blood glucose (sugar) levels within normal range than ...

A new study finds that an artificial pancreas may help people with type 2 diabetes. Blood glucose levels show improvement without increasing the risk of severe complications. The system was originally ...

Jonty Brown, from Harrogate, says new technology helps keep him running while managing his diabetes.