Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects multiple organs when blood sugar levels remain uncontrolled for long periods. Among the organs most vulnerable to damage are the kidneys, which work continuously to filter waste and excess fluids from the body. High blood sugar can gradually damage the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys, increasing the risk of diabetic kidney disease.
A vaccine originally developed more than 100 years ago to fight tuberculosis may soon have a surprising new role. Researchers are exploring whether the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, widely used to prevent severe forms of tuberculosis, could help improve blood sugar control and reduce insulin dependence in people living with Type 1 diabetes.
