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With poor medical provision and no visible signs of a cure, World Diabetes Day today offers scant cause for celebration

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Nov 14, 2012

Unhealthy developments as burden of disease shifts

With poor medical provision and no visible signs of a cure, World Diabetes Day offers scant cause for celebration, writes Andrew Jack

A person about to swallow a pill ©Alamy Nov 14, 2012

Drugs: Research may find route to repairing the sick pancreas

Although insulin is still the primary tool to control blood sugar, new treatments may delay complications, says Alan Rappeport

A bandaged foot Nov 14, 2012

Complications: Foot ulcers, eye problems and worse

Alan Rappeport reviews progress in dealing with nerve damage

The flag of Cuba Nov 14, 2012

Foot ulcer drug: Cuba seeks breakthrough

The communist country has high hopes for Heberprot-P, writes Andrew Jack

Nov 14, 2012

Post-marketing trials: Debate simmers

When conducted well, it can provide valuable additional information on safety and efficacy, writes Andrew Jack

Nov 14, 2012

Diagnostics: Testing times in race to identify sufferers

The technology is improving but misconceptions are the big problem, says Denise Roland

Mobile monitor: the iBGStar connected to an iPhone Nov 14, 2012

Remote monitoring: Apps hold promise to improve care and cut costs

The ubiquity of mobile phones can be used for health, says Sarah Murray

Workers on the insulin production line at a factory in Russia ©Science Photo Library Nov 14, 2012

Science: Deeper inquiry begins to shed light on causes

While diet and lifestyle affect the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, there are intriguing genetic factors, writes Clive Cookson

An obese woman in shirt and jeans ©PA Nov 14, 2012

Food and drink: Battle to keep lawmakers sweet as sugary drinks targeted

Nutrition is a battleground between producers, consumer groups and health professionals, writes Louise Lucas

Nov 14, 2012

India: Education aims to cure ignorance

Incidence of diabetes is spreading faster than awareness of it, writes Amy Kazmin

Nov 14, 2012

US: Size of problem requires mass awareness-raising

Tackling the disease will be crucial for the economy as well as sufferers, writes Sarah Murray

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