The World Health Organisation has recommended that people with type 1 diabetes receive insulin injections several times a day, with doses adjusted according to their blood glucose levels.
The recommendation is contained in its first-ever guideline on the diagnosis and management of type 1 diabetes in adults, more than a century after the discovery of insulin.
The guidelines, released on Saturday to mark World Diabetes Day 2026, are designed to guide the diagnosis and treatment of adults living with type 1 diabetes across different healthcare settings, including low-resource environments, emergencies and humanitarian crises.
WHO called for improved access to affordable insulin, regular blood glucose monitoring and quality diabetes care, particularly in countries and communities with limited healthcare resources.
The new guidelines come against the backdrop of a growing global burden of the condition, with millions of people still struggling to access the essential medicines and healthcare services required to manage
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