How to check your feet every day
We know that people with diabetes have a much greater risk of developing problems with their feet, so we encourage you to keep an eye...
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An insight into obesity
In tribal societies, obesity is often seen as a sign of health and beauty. However, in the developed world it is regarded as a disease...
Sex and diabetes
Negotiating your way around the bedroom when you have diabetes from Diabetes UK
Footing the bill for diabetes
The world’s first Diabetic Foot Clinic was opened in 1981 at King’s College Hospital by Professor Michael Edmonds. Since I jointly set up the Diabetic...
Depression and diabetes
To mark the WHO's World Health Day 2017 which, this year, focuses on depression, we talk to Robin Hewings, head of policy for the charity...
Emerging technologies in diabetes
People with type 1 diabetes, which is a lifelong autoimmune condition which means that the body is unable to produce insulin, are already benefiting from...
A world-class gathering of diabetes professionals
Today sees the start of the 2017 Diabetes UK Professional Congress held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Over the next three days, we will...
4Ts of diabetes
Children need to know the warning signs of diabetes, says charity Diabetes UK. Easy to remember, the 4Ts will help them and their parents identify...
How can mobile technology contribute to the improvement of health in Africa?
At the start of my internship, a 16-year-old girl was brought into the emergency room; she was in a coma. She had been sick for...
Diabetes: myth vs reality
Myth: People with diabetes understand what to do when they are unwell Fact: Actually it’s best to give people with diabetes some simple sick day...
