COVID-19 linked to increase in type 1 diabetes in children
A new study suggests there could be a link between COVID-19 and the development of type 1 diabetes in children. Thirty…
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Covid-19: Public support action on obesity
74% of the Public support Government action on obesity in the wake of emerging links with COVID-19. Polling shows strong…
Diabetes UK launches £100k research grant into COVID-19 and diabetes
In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Diabetes UK has today launched a £100,000 grant, available for scientists to study…
Recurrent Miscarriage: Diabetes Drug could lead to New Treatment
An existing drug can be used to improve the womb for pregnancy, study led by University of Warwick finds Sitagliptin…
Diabetes – The Facts
Diabetes – the facts One in 15 people in the UK have diabetes. This includes one million people who have…
Shift work increases diabetes and heart disease risk
With over 20% of the population in industrial countries engaging shift work – in sectors such as healthcare and transportation…
Understanding type 2 diabetes in Malawi
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are collaborating with Malawian scientists to try to find out why some people in…
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…
Diabetes UK Professional Conference
At the Diabetes UK Professional Conference, which takes place this week, health workers, doctors, nurses and researchers will join with…
Can diabetes drug really protect the heart?
More work needs to be done to examine the real world effects of the commonly prescribed diabetes drug empagliflozin, new…
Should you go vegan?
Becoming a vegan - eating only plant-based foods - is a personal choice that is often driven by the desire…
Do you have prediabetes?
Britain is facing a Type 2 diabetes epidemic of unprecedented proportions. Around seven million adults in the UK are estimated…