Diabetes News Review

Breaking news this month includes the launch of a specialist diabetes services booklet, and hopes for a new breath test for diabetes.

Also of interest for the diabetic community, the EU has approved a Novartis diabetes drug, and a new 24/7 diabetes sensor is on the market.

The 2007 World Diabetes Day was a great success. World Diabetes Day, on the 14th November every year, has grown from humble beginnings to become a globally-celebrated event to increase awareness about diabetes.

Comprising hundreds of campaigns, activities, screenings, lecture, meetings and more, World Diabetes Day is proving internationally effective in spreading the message about diabetes.

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Diabetes charcot foot complications becoming more common

One rare complication of diabetes, charcot foot, could be becoming more common.

Unfortunately, many diabetics are not diagnosed with charcot foot due to the rareness of the condition and the ease with which it is confused with standard diabetic neuropathy .