--- title: "Diabetes: an introduction" description: Profil explains diabetes and obesity research and takes a look at how clinical trials are structured in our introduction to this fascinating topic. --- [![profil-logo-wortbild-with claim-4c-offset_1000px](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/profil-logo-wortbild-with%20claim-4c-offset_1000px.png?width=250&name=profil-logo-wortbild-with%20claim-4c-offset_1000px.png "profil-logo-wortbild-with claim-4c-offset_1000px")](https://www.profil.com?hsLang=en-us) [![Contact](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/481167/1f89c7d1-107f-4c8d-aa7b-f85d0dce14da.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/481167/1f89c7d1-107f-4c8d-aa7b-f85d0dce14da) [Patient information](https://www.profil.de) ![Diabetes Knowledge](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/Header/Header_1077x400px_Publications.jpg?width=1077&height=400&name=Header_1077x400px_Publications.jpg) # Diabetes Knowledge Diabetes: an introduction ## Discover the facts about diabetes Are you interested in diabetes, clinical trials and what treatments may be developed in the future? As part of our commitment to disseminating knowledge to everyone interested in diabetes research and treatment, we’ve designed this to serve as a thorough introduction to the fundamental facts about this disease. We discuss the different types of diabetes and look at prediabetes and diabetes prevention.  We also explain how clinical trials are structured, what the different phases of clinical studies mean, and the special considerations for clinical trials in diabetes and obesity. Finally, we take a look at the future, discussing stem cells in diabetes treatment and speculating on potential future treatments.   If you are a professional working in the field of diabetes clinical trials, you may be more interested in our online seminars and recent scientific publications. Learn the fundamental facts about diabetes with Profil Germany. ![Diabetes_Knowledge_Content1.png](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/content-bilder/Diabetes_Knowledge/Diabetes_Knowledge_Content1.png?width=220&name=Diabetes_Knowledge_Content1.png "Diabetes_Knowledge_Content1.png") [Diabetes Prevention ``` Read more ``` Profil takes a close look at the facts of diabetes prevention ](https://www.profil.com/knowledge-center/diabetes-prevention?hsLang=en-us) [Diabetes Types ``` Read more ``` Learn about the different types of diabetes. ](https://www.profil.com/knowledge-center/diabetes-types?hsLang=en-us) [Stem Cells ``` Read more ``` Read about the current state of stem cell-based diabetes treatments. ](https://www.profil.com/knowledge-center/stem-cells?hsLang=en-us) [Trial Stages ``` Read more ``` See the long route from preclinical to clinical studies in our step-by-step explanation. ](https://www.profil.com/knowledge-center/trial-stages?hsLang=en-us) ![blank.jpg](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/Icon_References.png?width=49&height=49&name=Icon_References.png) #### References We have published with the following sponsors: ![Referenzen](https://www.profil.com/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/content-bilder/Referenzen.gif "Referenzen") [View more](https://www.profil.com/knowledge-center/references?hsLang=en-us) ![blank.jpg](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/Icon_Certificates.png?width=44&height=49&name=Icon_Certificates.png) #### Certificates | ![13485_Zertifikatssiegel_black_A3](https://www.profil.com/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/ISO_134852016_certificate_blue.png) ISO 13485:2016 ![27001_Zertifikatssiegel](https://www.profil.com/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/ISO_27001_certificate_.png) ISO 27001 | ![9001:2015_Zertifikatssiegel](https://www.profil.com/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/ISO_9001-2015_certificate.png) ISO 9001:2015 ![9001:2015_Zertifikatssiegel](https://www.profil.com/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/BVMA_Logo_Certificate_size.png) BVMA Member | | --- | --- | ![blank.jpg](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/Icon_Publications.png?width=44&height=49&name=Icon_Publications.png) #### Publications Suico, J. G. et al. 2020. Glucagon Administration by Nasal and Intramuscular Routes in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes During Insulin-Induced Hypoglycaemia: A Randomised, Open-Label, Crossover Study. Diabetes Ther. 2020 Jul;11(7):1591-1603. [View all](https://www.profil.com/knowledge-center/publications?hsLang=en-us) The Profil Institute for Metabolic Research has a commitment to educating everyone on diabetes and obesity. Our online seminars and publications are prepared with our fellow scientists in mind but we also want to disseminate knowledge to lay people interested in this important and widespread condition. ###### Profil Institut für Stoffwechselforschung GmbH Hellersbergstraße 9 · 41460 - Neuss, Germany Telefon +49-2131-4018-345 · marketing@profil.com [Imprint](https://www.profil.com/imprint?hsLang=en-us) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.profil.com/privacy?hsLang=en-us)