We often think of ageing in terms of what we can do aesthetically — we might do the odd bit of needlework, pop on an LED mask before bed, or slather skin with the latest retinol-infused moisturiser.

Diabetes is a serious medical condition—and its incidence is on the rise. The main symptom of diabetes is elevated blood sugar levels, which causes a process called glycation within the body.

Protein degradation is a major cause of ageing and can be the result of attacks on proteins by other molecules. One of these processes, glycation, involves the attack by sugars on proteins. Protection ...