Diabetes could be recognised as five separate diseases

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Scientists have proposed a new system of classifying diabetes as five separate diseases, which could help to tailor treatment to each type.

Why the proposal was made

Coke tours no more

Coca-Cola has stopped school trips to its factories due to fears the company is contributing to increasing childhood obesity rates in the UK.

Coke’s health concern

Cut the calories

Public Health England has told food makers to cut calories by 20% by 2024, but the move fails to tackle the root issue behind obesity.

PHE's plan in full

Actor’s death 'accidental'

Former Coronation Street actor Iain Rogerson died from an accidental insulin overdose, an inquest has heard.

Find out more

‘Ridiculous’ Libre criteria

Diabetes Forum user Fatima_94’s doctor agreed with her regarding criteria to be eligible for the Libre on the NHS, saying it's “ridiculous”.

Who is eligible?

Feeling stressed? Take a breath

We can all get a bit stressed, so knowing how to restore clarity can be important. These 5-minute breathing exercise can help relieve anxiety and even improve your blood sugar control.

Breathing’s blood sugar benefits

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10 tips to boost self-esteem

Having positive self-esteem can help you cope better with diabetes management, so we’ve compiled 10 tips to boost your well-being.

Which tips work for you?

Sugar and ageing

There’s more to ageing than what we see on the surface, and sugar has a key role in the changes that occur in different parts of our body.

Explaining the link

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