Type 2 diabetes and dementia
New research could help find ways to prevent dementia in people with type 2 diabetes New research, presented at DUKPC 2021, finds higher blood pressure...
Diabetes
Addressing the growing diabetes epidemic, we delve into diverse topics such as the role of avocados in diabetes management, genetic insights into type 1 diabetes, and the link between obesity and mental disorders. It highlights innovative treatments, like those derived from frogs for type 2 diabetes, and explores the impact of conditions like arterial stiffness on metabolic syndrome in adolescents. The section also discusses ‘activity snacking’ for type 1 diabetes management and broader health policy issues, reflecting the complex nature of diabetes as a global health challenge.
Slowing cardiac hypertrophy in dialysis patients
Patients with chronic kidney dysfunction frequently develop thickening of the heart muscle, so-called left ventricular hypertrophy. This is particularly pronounced in patients who are in...
Health checks men must start today
Health checks men must start today : It’s more important than ever to safeguard your health, and fortunately there are a few health checks every...
Type 1 diabetes and musculoskeletal conditions
Research presented today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference (DUKPC) 2021 has revealed that type 1 diabetes is likely to directly cause certain musculoskeletal conditions,...
Homeless facing diabetes crisis
Research reveals homeless people facing diabetes crisis New research, presented at DUKPC 2021, finds that globally, up to 22% of people experiencing homelessness have some...
UK Covid-19: Cancer patients more likely to die
Cancer patients from the UK were 1.5 times more likely to die following a diagnosis with COVID-19 than cancer patients from European countries. This is...
WHO Global Diabetes Compact
The World Health Organization’s new Global Diabetes Compact aims to bring a much-needed boost to efforts to prevent diabetes and bring treatment to all who...
A new way to prevent childhood obesity
A new way to prevent childhood obesity: For the first time in Australia, researchers can accurately predict if babies are at risk of childhood obesity...
Healthy Diet Index supports diet quality and health
Healthy Diet Index supports diet quality assessment and dietary counselling in healthcare: The Healthy Diet Index developed by Finnish nutrition experts facilitates the assessment of diet...
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy not linked with still birth or baby death
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy is not associated with stillbirth or early neonatal death, according to a new study. However the research, from over 4000 pregnant...
