Diabetes researchers catch misbehaving cells at the scene of the crime 26 August 2014 Researchers have for the first time observed immune cells in the pancreas of a type 1 diabetes patient, allowing them to watch as the cells attack and destroy the body’s insulin-producing molecules. Dr Stuart Mannering, an immunologist at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research, said the breakthrough was like catching the misbehaving immune cells at the scene of the crime. Diabetes Australia is extremely proud to have supported this research and many other research projects through our Research Program. Read the article in The Age
Media releases 12 July 2026 Champion basketballer Lara McSpadden takes Australia’s diabetes message to the Commonwealth Games As Australian basketball star Lara McSpadden prepares to fly to Glasgow to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games, she is... Continue Reading
Blog 10 July 2026 Youth Art Awards 2026: calling young creatives living with diabetes Young people living with diabetes are invited to share their creativity, tell their stories, and have their artwork showcased on... Continue Reading
Media releases 8 July 2026 Territory-led digital health innovation receives boost from national partnership A major funding boost will expand digital health solutions for complex care in the Northern Territory (NT), thanks to a joint investment from Diabetes Australia and Lilly Australia, in partnership with Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies). Continue Reading
