This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Dr Amir lists diabetes symptoms Chinese scientists claim they've found a cure for diabetes - a condition that affects more than four million people in the UK. Diabetes is a serious and life-altering condition that causes your blood sugar levels to become too high.
According to the World Health Organisation , it is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide. There are two types of diabetes - type 1 and type 2 . While it is not known exactly what causes type 1, type 2 is typically linked to being overweight or obese , or not exercising enough.
While there are steps you can take to manage or even put diabetes in remission, there is no known cure - until now. Scientists in China say they have cured diabetes for the first time. According to a report, published in Cell Discovery journal, cell transplantation could be the answer in the fight against diabetes.
READ MORE Experts demand obesity action to cure sick note Britain after diabetes surge Scientists have found a way to 'cure' diabetes using stem cells (Image: Getty Images) The patient, a 59-year-old man, received the innovative transplant in 2021 and has been medication-free since 2022. As part of the treatment, scientists created an artificial version of cells found in the pancreas that produce insulin and keep blood sugar levels in check. The patient had suffered from type 2 diabetes for 25 years and had lost almo.
