Leaving behind a legacy

Alfred E. Mann, who was 90 when he died last year, was a pioneer of medical research. His legacy including the formation of 17 companies, such as MiniMed, and the development of inhaled insulin.

Alfred Mann – diabetes pioneer

A 'watershed moment'

The creation of a new diabetes healthcare role in Southampton has been hailed as a landmark move to improve diabetes care within the UK.

New healthcare role

How sugary is bread?

Bread is generally high in carbohydrate, but some bread is worse for your blood glucose levels than others, and it can be important to know which ones.

Bread and carbs

PHC conference returns

Tickets are now available for the PHC Annual Conference 2017 in June, which will feature a variety of international speakers and workshops.

Get your tickets

Striking a cord

US scientists say that freezing a white blood cell from umbilical cord blood could hold the answer to preventing the development of type 1 diabetes.

T1D prevention

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What we're reading

What is diabetes insipidus?

Diabetes insipidus, often shortened to DI, is a rare form of diabetes that is not related to either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Symptoms of DI

Coffee and diabetes

Coffee is a staple part of the day for many, but the effect of coffee on diabetes, when presented in the media, can often be confusing.

Coffee’s many effects

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