Existing treatments for other conditions show potential for use in managing type 1 diabetes, a recent scientific conference heard
The number of people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is set to grow substantially in the coming years. A study published earlier this year estimates that currently 9.5 million people worldwide live with the condition, with this number set to increase to 14.7 million by 2040.
While the treatment landscape for T1D is evolving rapidly, identifying people with the disease remains a challenge. The study estimates that around 4.1 million ‘missing people’ would still be alive in 2025 if they hadn’t died prematurely from poor T1D…