Alternative ways to manage long-term pain
When managing long-term pain in the pain clinic, we rely on all our skills as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists and so on. We use our...
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.
Mum sets baby’s body clock
The care provided by a mother can impact the body clock and health of offspring after birth, according to new research published in The Journal...
Don’t delay treatment for venous ulcers
Venous ulcers, which are more common in the elderly, should be treated with varicose surgery soon after they occur, according to new research. Delaying until...
Popular diabetes drug may not reduce risk of death
One class of drug used to treat type 2 diabetes may not reduce the risk of death when compared with placebo, suggests new findings. But...
Up with the larks for a longer life
“Night owls” – people who like to stay up late and have trouble dragging themselves out of bed in the morning – have a higher...
The ongoing work of Diabetes Australia
Our mission at Diabetes Australia is to minimize the impact of diabetes through prevention, ensuring that people living with all types of diabetes have access...
The ritual meal of Passover
Roughly coinciding with Easter, Jewish Passover (which this year falls between 30th March to 7th April), commemorates the Israelites exodus from slavery in Egypt. To...
Another good reason to follow the 5:2 diet
Intermittent energy restriction diets, such as the 5:2 diet, clears fat from the blood quicker after eating meals than daily calorie restriction diets – reducing...
The Sleep Revolution
How well did you sleep last night? If you fell into bed late and tossed and turned until you woke up bleary eyed this morning,...
Diabetes UK Professional Conference
At the Diabetes UK Professional Conference, which takes place this week, health workers, doctors, nurses and researchers will join with policy makers and business leaders...
