How can we identify the biological mechanisms that lead to diabetes at an early stage – and act before the disease develops? A proposed Center for Excellence in Research at UiB, iDIA, aims to change how we understand diabetes by taking personalized diagnostics and treatment to a new level.
Diabetes is one of the world's fastest growing health challenges and remains a leading cause of illness and premature death.
According to the World Health Organization, around 830 million people – about ten percent of the world's population – were living with some form of diabetes in 2025.
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body either produces too little insulin or is unable to use insulin effectively. The result is elevated blood sugar levels that, over time, can damage nerves, blood vessels, and organs such as the heart, kidneys, and eyes.
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