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Restless leg syndrome affects one in 10 people, and while the exact cause is unknown, it has often been linked to diabetes and neuropathy. It can lead to interrupted sleep or entirely sleepless nights for people who suffer with it.
Last week, an American study linked restless leg syndrome to a higher risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney disease, although this was only a correlation. No causal link was noted. There are a number of ways in which people with restless leg syndrome can prevent symptoms, though. Making lifestyle changes to diet and exercise can help with this.
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Also this week, we represented the struggles of a low-carb diet through the medium of The Simpsons. Keep an eye out for number three, we’ve all been there.
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On Sunday, we reported on a patient at a Wrexham Health Centre who was given long-acting insulin instead of short-acting insulin. This incident was classed as a “Never Event” – which can cause harm or death to patients – and reported to the Welsh government.
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Elsewhere, Virginia researchers have developed a test that could predict the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease for teenagers.
The research team believes that the test could lead to more advanced preventative measures for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. |
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