Diabetes News

New Novo Nordisk drug semaglutide outperforms Trulicity in new trial

Thu, 17 Aug 2017

Novo Nordisk has announced that semaglutide, a new GPL-1 analogue drug, outperformed Eli Lilly's equivalent Trulicity (dulaglutide) in a new trial. Semaglutide, a once-weekly blood...Read More

Study stresses importance of diabetes transition from adolescent to adult care

Thu, 17 Aug 2017

A Canadian study has highlighted the importance of improving the transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Scientists from the Research ...Read More

Reduction in depression symptoms associated with improved HbA1c in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 16 Aug 2017

People with type 2 diabetes who experience reduced depressive symptoms improve their HbA1c more compared to those who don't experience these reductions, research suggests. These r...Read More

Diabetes Forum welcomes its 250,000th member

Wed, 16 Aug 2017

The Diabetes Forum on Diabetes.co.uk has welcomed its 250,000th member. The forum has been active since 2006 and has been steadily growing, attracting new members all of the time. ...Read More

Breakthrough in bid to prevent weight-gain from antipsychotic drugs

Wed, 16 Aug 2017

People taking certain drugs used to treat schizophrenia and depression are more likely to put on weight and have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, American research shows. The...Read More

Blood sugar and HbA1c variations linked with Alzheimers in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 16 Aug 2017

Variations in blood sugar levels and HbA1c are independently associated with Alzheimer's disease in people with type 2 diabetes, research suggests. The findings indicate there is a...Read More

Study explores role of sleep in children and risk of type 2 diabetes

Tue, 15 Aug 2017

Children who sleep for an extra hour during the week reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research. Children who had an additional 60 minutes of sle...Read More

Researchers get under the skin of treating type 1 diabetes

Tue, 15 Aug 2017

The space under human skin has been identified as an 'optimal location' for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Researchers from the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomaterials...Read More

Liver inflammation discovery could explain vascular complications risk in diabetes

Tue, 15 Aug 2017

German researchers have unlocked a previously unknown mechanism as to why people with diabetes have a higher risk of long-term complications. Scientists have identified inflammator...Read More

Biosimilar of Humalog shown to have similar effects on HbA1c

Mon, 14 Aug 2017

A new, cheaper copy of an established rapid-acting insulin has a similar performance compared to the original, a study has shown. People with type 1 diabetes who were assigned an i...Read More

Study links gut bacteria imbalance to heart disease risks

Mon, 14 Aug 2017

A new study has found that gut dysbiosis can increase two major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors - atherosclerosis and hypertension. Gut dysbiosis is an alteration in the ...Read More

Family history of diabetes increases risk of diabetes type LADA, study reports

Mon, 14 Aug 2017

People with a family history of diabetes have a greater chance of developing a rare form of type 1 diabetes, say Swedish researchers. In a new trial the risk of Latent Autoimmune ...Read More

Higher numbers of children with type 2 diabetes in England and Wales

Mon, 14 Aug 2017

A new report has found that more than 600 children and young people in England and Wales have been treated for type 2 diabetes in the past year. The figure has risen from the 545 c...Read More

New study offers insights on how excess fat can lead to metabolic syndrome

Fri, 11 Aug 2017

A new study makes light of new findings on the excess conversion of sugar to fat and how that can lead overtime to metabolic syndrome and its associated conditions. Developing symp...Read More

Yale researchers say diet drinks could cause weight gain and upset metabolism

Fri, 11 Aug 2017

Consuming artificial sweeteners could be confusing the body which may lead to weight gain and trigger type 2 diabetes, American researchers have said. A team at Yale University sa...Read More

Pioneering beta cell scan could measure diabetes progression

Fri, 11 Aug 2017

A pioneering way to measure the quantity of cells which release insulin in the pancreas has been developed, researchers have said. The new method - never before been used in relati...Read More

Researchers explore the emotional effects of gestational diabetes

Fri, 11 Aug 2017

Researchers from Dublin have explored how women who develop gestational diabetes respond emotionally to their diagnosis at different stages throughout their pregnancy. The study in...Read More

Sex hormone changes in menopause linked to fluctuating weight

Thu, 10 Aug 2017

New studies on mice have found that a hormone involved in sexual development in older women can lead to weight changes, "from a pear shape to an apple shape". Last week, we reporte...Read More

Study explores effects on gastric bypass surgery on bone marrow in type 2 diabetes

Thu, 10 Aug 2017

A link has been found between bone mineral density deterioration and increased bone marrow fat in women who have gastric bypass surgery. The findings were the same in a cohort of o...Read More

Sexual dissatisfaction affecting people with type 2 diabetes

Thu, 10 Aug 2017

People with type 2 diabetes are being urged to talk more openly about sex after a study showed one-third of those with the condition reported some kind of sexual dissatisfaction. ...Read More

Immunotherapy shown to halt type 1 diabetes

Thu, 10 Aug 2017

An immunotherapy approach has shown to be safe and successful in halting type 1 diabetes, according to a new study. When this new treatment from UK researchers was tested, newly-di...Read More

Online diabetes game helps veterans with type 2 diabetes

Wed, 09 Aug 2017

An online game has been found to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels better. The US research involved just over 400 military veterans with type 2 diab...Read More

Invokana benefits heart health in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 09 Aug 2017

A recent research analysis on the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor Invokana (canagliflozin) has revealed improvements in two important heart failure biomarkers. Th...Read More

Innovative chip heals organs and regenerates cells in new trial

Wed, 09 Aug 2017

Pioneering technology which can generate any type of cell, replace damaged organs and repair tissue has been developed. The innovative and simple treatment, called The Tissue Nanot...Read More

FreeStyle Libre approved for use in pregnancy in diabetes

Wed, 09 Aug 2017

The FreeStyle Libre has been approved for use in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. The Abbott device has been CE marked for use in preg...Read More

Breakthrough stem cell technology in type 1 diabetes

Tue, 08 Aug 2017

A regenerative therapy company, known as Viacyte, just announced that a few patients have successfully been implanted with a pouch of stem cells they manufacture. The technology i...Read More

Review findings reverse prediction on compound link with type 2 diabetes

Tue, 08 Aug 2017

High levels of compounds which are normally associated with oxidative stress could actually indicate positive health outcomes regarding type 2 diabetes, according to a research rev...Read More

Action on Sugar accuses food companies of avoiding clear food labelling

Tue, 08 Aug 2017

Some food companies have been labelled 'scandalous' for continuing to avoid transparency in the amount of sugar in their products. Health expert group Action on Sugar has carried o...Read More

Scientists speak out about metabolically unhealthy BMI and heart risks

Mon, 07 Aug 2017

New research sheds light on the "metabolically unhealthy" phenotype seen in the non-obese population that raises the risk for conditions such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 di...Read More

Link established between type 2 diabetes and chronic pancreatitis

Mon, 07 Aug 2017

German researchers believe type 2 diabetes and chronic pancreatitis could have similar causes. People with type 2 diabetes and those with diabetes that has arisen as a result of ch...Read More

Greater type 1 diabetes risk for babies who arrive early, says study

Mon, 07 Aug 2017

Babies born early have a greater chance of developing type 1 diabetes, new research has found. An early birth considered to be from 37 to 39 weeks can also lead to illnesses relati...Read More

Doctors should wear CGMs to help treat diabetes patients, says tech expert

Mon, 07 Aug 2017

A US technology expert has recommended healthcare professionals start wearing continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) so they can help treat people with diabetes. Adam Brown, head of di...Read More

Type 2 diabetes drug exenatide shows promise as Parkinsons disease treatment

Fri, 04 Aug 2017

The progression of Parkinson's disease could be halted by a drug currently used by people with type 2 diabetes. Taking exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication, ease...Read More

Northern Ireland action group criticises stigma in the diabetes policy of the country

Fri, 04 Aug 2017

Health bosses in Northern Ireland are being accused of neglecting people with type 2 diabetes. The 'Type-2 Action NI' group has been formed in response to criticism that the countr...Read More

CRISPR skin grafts may prevent people with type 2 diabetes taking regular injections

Fri, 04 Aug 2017

Genetically engineered skin grafts may help towards managing blood glucose levels and body weight in people type 2 diabetes without the need to take injections. Scientists from the...Read More

Diabetes prescriptions up 80 per cent in a decade

Thu, 03 Aug 2017

The latest NHS prescribing figures show that prescriptions for diabetes medications have risen by 80 per cent in the space of a decade. The figures come from the Prescribing for Di...Read More

Pear-shaped women at lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study reports

Thu, 03 Aug 2017

Pear-shaped women who store fat on their hips and thighs have a reduced risk of suffering from heart attacks, strokes and developing type 2 diabetes, a study says. German researche...Read More

Green tea compound could improve insulin resistance, obesity and memory

Thu, 03 Aug 2017

A compound in green tea could reduce the development of insulin resistance and obesity, according to new research. The beverage was also shown to improve learning and memory loss, ...Read More

Weight gain between pregnancies increases gestational diabetes risk, study reports

Thu, 03 Aug 2017

Women who gain significant weight after having their first child could be at greater risk of gestational diabetes during their next pregnancy, research shows. Having a high BMI aft...Read More

SGLT2 inhibitors show benefits as add on treatment but HbA1c targets remain a challenge

Wed, 02 Aug 2017

Real-world data from a new research study has shown that SGLT2 inhibitor drugs are beneficial as an add-on treatment for people with type 2 diabetes on insulin but could not achiev...Read More

GPs incentivised for referrals following low Diabetes Prevention Programme enrolment

Wed, 02 Aug 2017

GPs will be paid to refer people onto the national programme to prevent type 2 diabetes under new plans to boost participation numbers. The move comes after The Healthier You: NHS ...Read More

New understanding of diabetic neuropathy could lead to new treatments

Wed, 02 Aug 2017

American scientists believe they may have found a way to repair nerve damage in people with diabetes. Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine say...Read More

Transmission of a protein could cause symptoms of type 2 diabetes

Wed, 02 Aug 2017

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be induced following the transmission of a misfolded type of protein, according to new research. US researchers have reported a type of pancreatic p...Read More

Researchers develop new way to develop purer insulin-producing stem cells

Tue, 01 Aug 2017

Researchers from Denmark are developing ways to make lab-grown insulin-producing cells safer. The future of type 1 diabetes treatment is likely to come from living cells that can p...Read More

Success of bariatric surgery associated with lower pre-surgery BMI

Tue, 01 Aug 2017

People with type 2 diabetes who undergo bariatric surgery are more likely to achieve remission if they are not 'extremely obese' before the procedure, research shows. A study of 2...Read More

Reduced cardiac risk factors for older people with type 2 diabetes taking Invokana

Tue, 01 Aug 2017

An oral drug used to treat type 2 diabetes has cardiovascular benefits in older people with the condition, according to an American study. Researchers from Massachusetts General Ho...Read More

Man with type 1 diabetes raising awareness after criticism for injecting in public

Tue, 01 Aug 2017

A man with type 1 diabetes has called for greater diabetes awareness after he was criticised for injecting at a bus stop. Ben Lockwood, 26, was on his way home from work when he in...Read More

Ipragliflozin may have benefits for fatty liver disease

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

A new drug shows promise for treating people with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is a very common condition and one in three adults in the UK ...Read More

Pioneering T-rex study reaches milestone in treating children with type 1 diabetes

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

A study investigating whether the cells of a child can fight their own type 1 diabetes has reached a major milestone. The Sanford Project: T-Rex Study is one of a number of excitin...Read More

Adults with prediabetes who sleep less are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Adults with prediabetes who sleep less are more likely to progress to type 2 diabetes, according to new research. South Korean scientists found those who slept for five hours or le...Read More

Children staring at screens for three hours daily more likely to develop type 2 diabetes

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

Staring at a computerised screen for three hours or more increases the risk of youngsters developing type 2 diabetes, research has found. The study by St George's, University of Lo...Read More

High consumption of sugary food and drink linked to poor mental health

Fri, 28 Jul 2017

A new study has claimed that high levels of sugary food and drink could be linked to common mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. University College London researchers a...Read More

High glycemic index breakfasts affect heart health, a new study suggests

Fri, 28 Jul 2017

A new study assessing the effects of high and low glycemic index (GI) breakfasts on the cardiovascular system found that the former can lead to increased arterial stiffness. Arteri...Read More

Regular alcohol intake linked with lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Fri, 28 Jul 2017

People who drink alcohol three or four times a week face a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers have claimed. A new study carried out by Danish scientists has reve...Read More

Good blood sugar control essential to prevent cardiovascular disease in type 1 diabetes

Fri, 28 Jul 2017

Maintaining good glucose control in type 1 diabetes is pivotal to lower the risks of cardiovascular disease and death, researchers say. The Joslin Diabetes Center's findings come f...Read More

Sitting at work contributing to chronic health problems, researchers report

Thu, 27 Jul 2017

Commuting and sitting for long periods of time at work could be as dangerous as smoking, according to a new survey. The AXA Healthcare survey asked 2,000 people about their daily ...Read More

Exeter researcher receives grant to investigate genes in type 2 diabetes

Thu, 27 Jul 2017

A grant of more than £360,000 has been awarded to a researcher who plans to further investigate possible links between genes and type 2 diabetes. Dr Hanieh Yaghootkar, who wor...Read More

Doctors could use our Google searches to monitor type 2 diabetes development

Thu, 27 Jul 2017

Healthcare professionals could more effectively monitor type 2 diabetes prevalence using our Google searches, research suggests. A new study from the University of Warwick proposes...Read More

Blood sugar variation tied to Alzheimers risk in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 26 Jul 2017

A new study suggests that high variations in blood sugar over time may raise risks of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life for older people with type 2 diabetes. The resear...Read More

Nursing group issues treatment guidance for kidney disease in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 26 Jul 2017

New guidance has been published for the treatment of people with type 2 diabetes who have kidney disease. The diabetes nursing group Trend UK has issued the guidance to help doctor...Read More

Sight loss through retinopathy halved through screening intervention

Wed, 26 Jul 2017

A national screening programme to identify diabetic retinopathy has halved the proportion of people with diabetes who go blind or suffer severe sight loss. The screening programme ...Read More

Labour MP Keith Vaz advocates Pioppi diet for reducing type 2 diabetes rates

Wed, 26 Jul 2017

Labour MP Keith Vaz has called on MPs to adopt the Pioppi diet during their summer recess, a diet which has shown to help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Mr Vaz, who has type 2...Read More

New artificial pancreas technology to be tested in people with type 1 diabetes

Tue, 25 Jul 2017

A pivotal trial of the diabetes closed loop system will try out a new sensor, designed by the American company Senseonics, as part of a partnership with TypeZero and Roche Diabetes...Read More

12-year-old CEO aiming big with diabetes product

Tue, 25 Jul 2017

An Australian youngster with type 1 diabetes has become one of the world's youngest chief executives. William Grame, 12, from Canberra, invented a test strip disposal unit to stop ...Read More

Fast food trend fueling obesity crisis, experts warn

Tue, 25 Jul 2017

A worrying surge in the number of takeaways opening in some of England's most deprived areas is feeding the nation's obesity crisis, experts have warned. New data published by Camb...Read More

Screening for metabolic syndrome in children needs to change, says US report

Tue, 25 Jul 2017

Chronic health problems such as type 2 diabetes could be prevented through proper identification of risk factors in children, a US report suggests. The American Academy of Pediatri...Read More

Type 1 diabetes vaccine to be tested in 2018

Mon, 24 Jul 2017

Scientists behind a prototype vaccine to prevent children from getting type 1 diabetes are looking to test it on humans next year, it has been announced. For 20 years, a team of re...Read More

Sugar-sweetened drinks and high-protein meal combination linked to fat storage

Mon, 24 Jul 2017

A new study has found that pairing a meal, especially a protein-rich one, with sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with decreased metabolic efficiency and lower fat oxida...Read More

Women eating too much during pregnancy, survey reveals

Mon, 24 Jul 2017

A national drive to banish the myth that women need to eat for two during pregnancy has been launched following the concerning results of a survey. A UK poll has revealed that wome...Read More

Increased neuropathy prevalence in US youngsters with diabetes

Mon, 24 Jul 2017

Higher rates of neuropathy have been found among young people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study reports. Scientists from the University of Michigan found that s...Read More

Alzheimers drug could help prevent type 2 diabetes

Fri, 21 Jul 2017

A drug commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease could help prevent type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a study suggests. Researchers say they have found galantamine can cut inflam...Read More

Good heart health in your 20s linked to brain benefits at midlife

Fri, 21 Jul 2017

New research that followed people for 30 years beginning in their 20s found that better markers for cardiovascular health, including lower blood sugar and body weight, at age 20 we...Read More

Healthy diet and moderate exercise during pregnancy reduces gestational diabetes risk

Fri, 21 Jul 2017

Eating healthily and exercising regularly can help pregnant women avoid gestational diabetes and requiring a caesarian section, according to a new study. The findings, which have b...Read More

Erectile dysfunction affects 50 per cent of men with diabetes worldwide

Fri, 21 Jul 2017

Erectile dysfunction affects over 50 per cent of men with diabetes worldwide, a new study has revealed. The disorder was found in more than 65 per cent of men with type 2 diabetes,...Read More

Insulin pumps as effective as but more life affirming than injections in type 1 diabetes

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

A new study comparing insulin pump treatment and multiple daily injections in managing type 1 diabetes has found that the pump led to small but significant improvements in HbA1c le...Read More

Weight gain from insulin treatment in type 2 diabetes linked to sedentary behaviour

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

Non-obese people with type 2 diabetes who gain weight after starting insulin therapy are more likely to do so because of sedentary behavior, research suggests. A research team from...Read More

Eliminating obesity and type 2 diabetes could help prevent dementia

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

A third of dementia cases could be prevented if people are guided towards certain steps to look after their health, according to a study. A total of 24 international experts worked...Read More

Marijuana compound that fights inflammation produced from meat, eggs and fish

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

A chemical compound in marijuana which lowers inflammation in the body is naturally produced from foods such as meat, eggs and fish, research suggests. Cannabinoids have previously...Read More

Moderate weight gain in early adulthood linked to type 2 diabetes in later life

Wed, 19 Jul 2017

Moderate weight gain in early adulthood could be linked to health conditions such as type 2 diabetes in later life, a study suggests. The weight of more than 90,000 women and 25,00...Read More

Life expectancy stalls as lifestyle and degenerative diseases soar, says expert

Wed, 19 Jul 2017

A leading academic from University College London (UCL) has warned that the continuous increased life expectancy that has existed up to this point is levelling off. Sir Michael Mar...Read More

Varying HbA1c linked to depression in older people with type 2 diabetes

Wed, 19 Jul 2017

Fluctuating long-term HbA1c levels could be linked with symptoms of depression in older people with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. An Israeli research team looked at...Read More

Early-onset menopause could increase likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes

Wed, 19 Jul 2017

Women who experience premature onset of menopause could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a new study reports. Starting the menopause before the age of 40 increased the ri...Read More

New gene therapy improves insulin sensitivity and diabetes markers in mice

Tue, 18 Jul 2017

New research presented at the last American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions suggests that a therapy called Urocortin 2 gene transfer raises insulin sensitivity in mice. Uro...Read More

Mindfulness could help lower blood sugar levels in overweight women

Tue, 18 Jul 2017

Reducing stress through mindfulness could help lower blood sugar levels and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers say. A US team from Penn State College of Medicine i...Read More

Two major companies team up to develop breakthrough diabetes treatments

Tue, 18 Jul 2017

Two major diabetes companies have joined forces to start developing new solutions for people with the condition. Abbott Diabetes Care, which makes blood glucose meters, is joining ...Read More

Manufacturers announce bovine insulin to be discontinued

Tue, 18 Jul 2017

The company which makes beef (bovine) insulin has announced the product will be discontinued. Wockhardt UK says the decision is due to worldwide unavailability of the raw materials...Read More

Long-term healthy diet linked with lower risks of death

Mon, 17 Jul 2017

A new study has found that improving the diet is a marathon, not a sprint, for which consistency is the key. The research suggests that maintaining the healthiest diet as possible ...Read More

Poor quality sleep could increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

Mon, 17 Jul 2017

Just one night of interrupted sleep could increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. That is the conclusion from an international study involving three uni...Read More

Artificial sweeteners associated with type 2 diabetes and obesity

Mon, 17 Jul 2017

Artificial sweeteners could be linked with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease, according to a new review. The evidence has been published in the Canadi...Read More

Benefits of prescribing social activities for people with long-term conditions

Mon, 17 Jul 2017

Prescribing social activities could have the potential to improve the health and wellbeing of people with long-term conditions, researchers say. The concept of 'social prescribing'...Read More

Increased prevalence of two rare neuropathy types in the US

Fri, 14 Jul 2017

A US study finds that two rare types of diabetic neuropathy are now more common in the US, and have urged for people to be aware of the symptoms. Autonomic and small fiber neuropat...Read More

Review highlights insulin resistance, not cholesterol, in predicting type 2 diabetes

Fri, 14 Jul 2017

A new review has challenged the importance of cholesterol in predicting type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, arguing that insulin resistance is the most important predictor....Read More

Everyday plastic chemicals linked to type 2 diabetes risk

Fri, 14 Jul 2017

Chemicals found in plastic used for food packaging, toys and some medical devices are linked to type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions in men, research suggests. An Australia...Read More

Machine learning techniques analyse effects of weight loss intervention

Fri, 14 Jul 2017

Machine learning techniques have revealed that while a healthy weight loss intervention is beneficial for most people, it can lead to worse outcomes in others. The findings indicat...Read More

Agenda released for third annual Diabetes Professional Care Conference

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

The impact of hospital admissions on diabetes control will one of the topics be discussed at the third annual Diabetes Professional Care (DPC) conference. The DPC conference will p...Read More

Attending annual checks for diabetes can help people live longer

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

Yearly checks can increase life expectancy for people with diabetes compared to those who do not receive them, a new report shows. The National Diabetes Audit 2015-16 found that at...Read More

One in four UK children developing DKA before type 1 diabetes diagnosis

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

Children under the age of five have the highest risk of death due to type 1 diabetes being diagnosed too late, new figures show. A report called the 2017 National Paediatric Diabet...Read More