Diabetes
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12/02/2019 - 'Masterswitch' discovered in the immune system
Scientists have found a 'masterswitch' in the immune system, opening the way for new treatments for a range of immune-related diseases, it was announced last night. More
16/01/2019 - Exercise benefits heart and blood sugar
Cardiology experts have published a position paper urging doctors to prescribe exercise for people with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. More
03/12/2018 - Mystery of increase in type 1 diabetes rates
The number of children being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is growing by about 3.4% every year – and could double in the next 20 years, according to a new study. More
22/11/2018 - Diabetes type 2 affecting thousands of young adults
Nearly 7,000 children and young adults now have type 2 diabetes in England and Wales, according to an analysis published today. More
21/11/2018 - Vitamin B12 testing in type-2 diabetes
Regular checking of the vitamin B12 levels of patients with type 2 diabetes taking metformin can help prevent irreversible nerve damage, a conference will hear today. More
08/11/2018 - Factors that make women vulnerable to heart disease
Women appear to be more vulnerable than men to developing cardiovascular disease from some key risk factors – including diabetes, according to a major analysis published today. More
10/10/2018 - Fasting as treatment for type 2 diabetes
A new series of case studies published today (10 October) highlight the potential effectiveness of therapeutic fasting to reverse insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. More
05/10/2018 - Diabetes type 1 missed among over 30s - conference
Many people diagnosed with type two diabetes after the age of 30 have undiagnosed type 1 disease, delaying appropriate treatment, a European conference has heard. More
03/10/2018 - Testosterone to aid diabetes?
Testosterone therapy may be able to improve diabetes symptoms and reverse its progress in some men, a European conference has heard. More
02/10/2018 - Conference hears how weight loss "cures" type 2 diabetes
British researchers say they have explained how weight loss can put type 2 diabetes into remission. More
21/09/2018 - Global premature death targets missed
Most of the world's nations – including the UK, USA and China – are likely to fall short of the United Nations target for reducing the number of premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to a report out today. More
03/08/2018 - Personalised medicine to help type 2 diabetes patients
A precision medicine approach to treating people with type 2 diabetes can help to improve blood sugar levels and avoid damaging side-effects, according to new research. More
03/08/2018 - Plan to reboot insulin-producing cells for diabetes type 2
Insulin-producing beta cells must be “rebooted” if people with type 2 diabetes are to go into remission following weight loss, according to a new study out yesterday. More
19/04/2018 - Backing for artificial pancreas
Artificial pancreas systems are a “safe and effective” treatment for people with type 1 diabetes, according to an analysis published today. More
05/04/2018 - Call for taxes against chronic disease
Taxes on soft drinks, alcohol and tobacco are a key factor in tackling chronic diseases, according to a major global analysis published last night. More
28/02/2018 - Warning on metformin in pregnancy
Pregnant women taking the drug metformin may be increasing a baby’s chance of becoming overweight at age four, according to a Norwegian study. More
22/02/2018 - Fabric-style sensor unveiled
The quest for smart clothing that can monitor health has taken a step forward through the development of a “stretchable” system, British engineers have reported. More
19/02/2018 - World leaders promise solutions to non-communicable disease growth
World leaders have promised “bold and innovative” solutions to tackle the growing rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. More
14/02/2018 - Hyperglycaemia controlled by ketone drink
A ketone supplement might help control diabetic hyperglycaemia, researchers report today. More
23/01/2018 - Hot weather could lead to gestational diabetes misdiagnosis
Women can be misdiagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus when the temperature is over 25C because blood flow could be diminishing sugar extraction from blood to tissue, Greek researchers report today. More
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