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Insulin was introduced a century ago, and it's still the closest thing to a cure for diabetes

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : Dec. 4, 2021 - 06:58

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One hundred years ago, insulin was introduced as a life-saving treatment for people with type one diabetes. Today, it remains at the centre of survival for those with the condition. But there's still no cure, and there's a concern a reduction in research funding will mean a cure remains elusive.