type 2 diabeties

Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism--the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food we eat is broken down by the digestive juices into a simple sugar called glucose. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. After digestion, the glucose passes into our bloodstream where it is available for body cells to use for growth and energy. For the glucose to get into the cells, insulin …

…engineering. · Better ways for doctors to monitor blood glucose levels and for people with diabetes to test their own blood glucose levels at home. · Development of external and implantable insulin pumps that deliver appropriate amounts of insulin, replacing daily injections. · Laser treatment for diabetic eye disease, reducing the risk of blindness. · Successful transplantation of kidneys in people whose own kidneys fail because of diabetes. · Better ways of managing diabetic pregnancies, improving chances of successful outcomes.