Diabetes
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Global action call on diabetes epidemic
The world is facing an epidemic of diabetes – and could save millions of lives by effective, low-cost interventions, experts say today. Read more
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What does COVID-19 mean for type 1 diabetes?
The pandemic has led to new patients with type 1 diabetes presenting with increasingly severe symptoms, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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World falling behind on non-communicable diseases
Most of the world is falling behind on promises to tackle chronic and non-communicable diseases – and the COVID-19 pandemic has made this worse, according to a major analysis. Read more
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Free soup and shakes in drive to cut diabetes rates
A national drive to reduce type 2 diabetes rates was being launched in England today with a programme of free “soups and shakes.” Read more
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Healthy diet linked to reduced diabetes risk
Eating a diet with generous portions of fruit, vegetables and whole grain foods is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to two studies published today. Read more
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Hidden’ illnesses in people with type 2 diabetes
More than three-quarters of people with type 2 diabetes in England also have at least one physical or mental health condition, a new study has revealed. Read more
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Bandages with blood-vessel promoting agent unveiled
UK engineers have developed new cotton-based dressings that promise to treat diabetic wounds and burns injuries more effectively, it is announced today. Read more
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Dairy ‘lowers diabetes and high blood pressure risk’
Two daily servings of dairy products – especially full-fat ones – are linked to reduced risks of diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a major international analysis reported today. Read more
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Vaccine hope for type 1 diabetes viruses
A vaccine has been developed that could help to stop viruses that attack the autoimmune system and trigger type 1 diabetes, it was announced last night. Read more
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Alarm at increase in diabetes emergencies
Parents should be careful not to blame childhood illness on Covid-19 if there are signs of conditions such as diabetes, campaigners warned today. Read more