Diabetes
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Alarm at diabetes patients ignorance of risks
Many patients diagnosed with diabetes do not realise there is a strong link to coronary heart disease, campaigners warn today. Read more
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Alarm as amputation rates increase
The number of diabetes-related major lower limb amputations is increasing in England, according to new figures. Read more
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Algae treatment to avoid amputation?
A novel treatment based on algae could improve blood flow sufficiently to avoid leg amputations, British researchers have announced. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more