Finding a cure for type 1 diabetes has been a roller-coaster of high hopes and deep disappointments. At the time of the great discovery of insulin, people thought that surely a permanent cure couldn't be far off? read more
While type 1 diabetes can be controlled decades of research still have not produced a permanent cure. People define such a cure in different ways. An ideal cure would be to eliminate the cause but a more realistic prospect is to achieve normal blood sugars without the need for injected insulin. read more
But the reality is that there is no cure for diabetes-- neither type 1 diabetes nor type 2 diabetes. (Although lifestyle changes can achieve remission in type 2 diabetes in some cases.) However, there are treatments, including simple things you can do daily, that make a big difference. read more