Diabetes News

New encapsulation device could boost stem cell treatment results in type 1 diabetes

Thu, 19 Oct 2017

Scientists at the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) have designed a device meant to enclose future insulin-producing stem cells that could render transplant therapie...Read More

Stress just as harmful as junk food to health in females, researchers say

Thu, 19 Oct 2017

The impact of stress can be just as damaging to health as a high-calorie diet in female mice, according to research. A US study has found exposure to stress has a similar effect on...Read More

Boy with type 1 diabetes fitted with device to bypass his insulin allergy

Thu, 19 Oct 2017

A nine-year-old boy with type 1 diabetes who is allergic to insulin has been fitted with a device which could prove revolutionary in improving his health. Taylor Banks, from Leigh,...Read More

New study elucidates mechanisms behind metabolic benefits of fasting

Wed, 18 Oct 2017

A new study done on mice revealed how intermittent fasting (IF) improved metabolism and enhanced thermogenesis - the process of burning fat by generating body heat. Previous resea...Read More

Antidepressants and type 2 diabetes link found in young people

Wed, 18 Oct 2017

Children and teenagers who take antidepressants are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research has suggested. US study findings of nearly just over 119,000 young peo...Read More

Oral semaglutide shows positive results compared to injectable version

Wed, 18 Oct 2017

Oral semaglutide has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels and hypoglycemia in people with type 2 diabetes at a similar rate to injectable semaglutide. The findings mark another...Read More

Good blood sugar balance may help lower risk of heart failure in type 2 diabetes

Tue, 17 Oct 2017

A new study suggests that keeping blood sugars balanced while adapting drug treatments could help lower the incidence of heart failure among people with type 2 diabetes. Previous r...Read More

Healthy lifestyle alleviates cardiovascular disease risk in gestational diabetes

Tue, 17 Oct 2017

The risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke in those who develop gestational diabetes can be significantly lowered by following a healthy lifestyle, according to researcher...Read More

Protein discovery could open up brown fat treatment targets

Tue, 17 Oct 2017

A protein has been identified which controls the conversion of white fat into brown fat, potentially helping to treat obesity. The MKK6 protein has been shown to increase brown fat...Read More

New study links immune cells to neurons controlling hormonal influencer of fat loss

Mon, 16 Oct 2017

A type of immune cells known as macrophages has been associated with neurons that play a direct role in fat loss. Previous research suggest that, in response to excess stored ener...Read More

Supersized chocolate bars and high-calorie confectionary to be banned in hospitals

Mon, 16 Oct 2017

UK hospitals will stop selling confectionary containing over 250 calories in a bid to combat rising rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes. NHS chief executive Simon Stevens has ins...Read More

High magnesium intake helps reduce type 2 diabetes risk in quality of carbs study

Mon, 16 Oct 2017

Eating a diet rich in magnesium can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to new research. Scientists from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that high ma...Read More

Low carb diet and HIIT deemed best approach to improve metabolism

Fri, 13 Oct 2017

New research suggests that limiting carbohydrate intake while engaging in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be one of the most effective strategies to improve markers of ...Read More

Pregnant women with diabetes face unacceptable standards of care

Fri, 13 Oct 2017

Pregnant women with diabetes face "unnecessary difficulties" when it comes to the standard of care they are provided with in England and Wales. The National Pregnancy in Diabetes ...Read More

New links found between genes and body tissue uncovers more on type 1 diabetes

Fri, 13 Oct 2017

John Hopkins University scientists have identified links between genes and body tissue which could help explain why type 1 diabetes develops. In two studies both published in the j...Read More

Microneedle fat-fighting skin patch could help reduce metabolic risk

Thu, 12 Oct 2017

A team of scientists from North Carolina, in the US, has come up with a patch that slowly and safely releases a drug capable of locally transforming white fat to metabolism-boostin...Read More

No link found between type 2 diabetes and thyroid dysfunction, say Iranian scientists

Thu, 12 Oct 2017

Having prediabetes or type 2 diabetes did not increase the risk of thyroid dysfunction, a new Iranian study reveals. Scientists from the University of Medical Sciences in Tehran re...Read More

MAIT cells identified as treatment target with type 1 diabetes

Thu, 12 Oct 2017

A pioneering discovery in a specific collection of cells could help predict the onset of type 1 diabetes in the future, researchers have said. The breakthrough involves mucosal-ass...Read More

Chaperone proteins in fat cells branded as culprits in metabolic problems

Wed, 11 Oct 2017

A new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), pinpoints protein culprits in fat cells that may make us more susceptible to metabolic problems, like insulin resist...Read More

Global childhood obesity rates are 10 times higher than 40 years ago

Wed, 11 Oct 2017

Childhood obesity rates are now 10 times higher than they were 40 years ago, research has shown. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the figures on World Obesity Day ...Read More

Insulin pump treatment shown to outperform injections in children with type 1 diabetes

Wed, 11 Oct 2017

Youngsters with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pumps had better blood sugar control than children who injected insulin, a new study reveals. Insulin pump users also experienced fe...Read More

Grip strength linked to improved diabetes outcomes

Tue, 10 Oct 2017

People with diabetes who have strong grips are more likely to live longer, according to research. Increased grip strength was also shown to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease...Read More

Campaign launched to tackle air pollution and rates of type 2 diabetes

Tue, 10 Oct 2017

A group of MPs have relaunched an inquiry into improving air quality across the UK because of links to dementia and type 2 diabetes. Four Commons committees have pledged to mount a...Read More

Early antibiotics use not associated with type 1 diabetes or celiac disease, study suggests

Tue, 10 Oct 2017

Antibiotic use in very early childhood is not associated with the development of type 1 diabetes or celiac disease, according to new research. Scientists at the University of Flori...Read More

Folate-producing probiotics may help with gastrointestinal side effects of metformin

Mon, 09 Oct 2017

New research suggest that specific probiotics formulated to stimulate the production of folate (also know as vitamin B9) in the colon might help alleviate metformin-associated gast...Read More

Expert calls to improve care for older people with diabetes

Mon, 09 Oct 2017

Older people with diabetes are often overlooked and overmedicated, according to a leading health expert. Professor Alan Sinclair, the clinical lead of the Older People's Diabetes N...Read More

Survey reveals lack of awareness over foot ulcers in Scotland

Mon, 09 Oct 2017

One in three people living with diabetes in Scotland are unaware that foot ulcers are linked to diabetes, a poll has found. A total of 38 per cent of respondents in The Scottish Di...Read More

Girl with type 1 diabetes banned from school trip due to hospital appointment

Mon, 09 Oct 2017

A girl with type 1 diabetes has been denied the chance to go on cinema trip with her school to reward pupils with perfect attendance because of a past hospital appointment. Olivia ...Read More

GLP-1 receptor agonists have benefits for insulin-treated type 2 diabetes

Fri, 06 Oct 2017

Taking a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist can help people who struggle to control their type 2 diabetes using insulin achieve better blood sugar levels. A review o...Read More

High-fat diet plus fructose creates metabolic mayhem in the liver, says new study

Fri, 06 Oct 2017

A high fat-diet which includes fructose has been associated with a range of adverse effects on the liver in mice. We know that increased fructose (eg, in high-fructose corn syrup)...Read More

Healthcare technology to top agenda at Diabetes Professional Care 2017

Fri, 06 Oct 2017

The latest technology developments will top the agenda at the Diabetes Professional Care (DPC2017) next month. Now in its third year, the DPC conference is an annual event for anyo...Read More

Johnson and Johnson to exit insulin pump business

Fri, 06 Oct 2017

The Johnson &Johnson diabetes care unit Animas Corp is planning to close operations and exit the insulin pump business. Animas, the second-largest manufacturer of insulin pumps, is...Read More

New study unscrambles myths about eggs, heart health and type 2 diabetes

Thu, 05 Oct 2017

New research denies a link between higher intakes of eggs, cholesterol imbalance and elevated risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events or type 2 diabetes. Since the 1970s, due...Read More

Black tea could have similar benefits to green tea for weight loss

Thu, 05 Oct 2017

For the first time researchers have shown people who drink black tea could benefit from weight loss. A team from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) used mice to see ...Read More

Molecule discovery could help treat diabetic foot ulcers

Thu, 05 Oct 2017

Researchers have made a discovery involving a molecule which they say could help treat diabetic foot ulcers. The formation of new blood vessels is critical during the body's respon...Read More

Fecal transplant could improve insulin resistance in obese men

Thu, 05 Oct 2017

Fecal transplant can temporarily improve insulin resistance in obese men, helping to understand how the procedure could work within diabetes. Scientists from the Netherlands also d...Read More

Harder dieting may backfire and lead to bingeing, suggests new study

Wed, 04 Oct 2017

A new study suggests that prolonged dietary restraint while hungry may provoke a rebound effect with binge-eating episodes when feeling full. These findings provide new clues as t...Read More

Tresiba to receive positive hypoglycemia label update in EU

Wed, 04 Oct 2017

Novo Nordisk's insulin Tresiba is set to receive an update to its label in Europe to reflect updated data on its ability to prevent hypoglycemia. The recent DEVOTE study found that...Read More

US researchers scoop Nobel Prize for body clock findings

Wed, 04 Oct 2017

This year's Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine has been given to three American researchers for making important discoveries about the body clock. Dr Jeffrey Hall, Dr Michael R...Read More

Pancreatic tumour discovery could help to regenerate beta cell production

Wed, 04 Oct 2017

Pancreatic tumours which produce excess insulin-producing beta cells could help explain how to regenerate insulin production in people with type 1 diabetes. US scientists report t...Read More

New Zealand researcher defends use of low-carb advice for type 2 diabetes

Tue, 03 Oct 2017

A researcher from Auckland's University of Technology, in New Zealand, has taken a stand against claims that low-carb diets aren't evidence-based medicine and shouldn't be recommen...Read More

Founding chairman of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists passes away

Tue, 03 Oct 2017

A pioneering doctor who was the founding chairman of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) has passed away, aged 79. Dr John Wales helped to set up the national...Read More

Meditation could be useful tool in cardiovascular prevention, says AHA

Tue, 03 Oct 2017

The American Heart Association (AHA) has recognised meditation as a useful tool in possibly helping to prevent cardiovascular problems. The AHA released a statement on meditation&#...Read More

PCSK9 inhibitors do not increase short-term type 2 diabetes risk, study reports

Tue, 03 Oct 2017

Cholesterol-lowering drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors do not worsen type 2 diabetes control during short-term follow-up, a new study reveals. The trial also demonstrated that proprote...Read More

Food order during a meal may impact blood sugars, suggests new study

Mon, 02 Oct 2017

A new study has found that a method as simple as eating vegetables and proteins before carbs during a meal may achieve substantial reductions in blood sugars and insulin levels. T...Read More

Harvard develops blood glucose monitoring tattoo

Mon, 02 Oct 2017

Harvard University has created a tattoo with the power to monitor blood glucose levels. Named 'Dermal Abyss', the device works by reading and picking up biomarkers from the body's ...Read More

NHS calls for more biosimilar medication prescriptions

Mon, 02 Oct 2017

The NHS is being encouraged to prescribe cheaper biological copies of medications which could save up to £300 million a year, a report says. This guidance would apply to peopl...Read More

Eye drops could help treat diabetic retinopathy

Mon, 02 Oct 2017

Twice-daily eye drops containing neuroprotective agents could be used successfully to treat diabetic retinopathy, research suggests. In a two-year trial the specialist drops were c...Read More

Weekly exenatide reformulation lowers HbA1c more than twice-daily dose, study reports

Fri, 29 Sep 2017

A new study shows that a special formulation of exenatide taken once-weekly led to better HbA1c levels compared to those who took standard exenatide (Byetta) twice-daily. Exenatide...Read More

New study reevaluates aspartame as a safe sweetener

Fri, 29 Sep 2017

A new study has reviewed evidence in animals and humans about the health effects and safety of the low-calorie sweetener aspartame at currently accepted dosage and at higher dosage...Read More

Resistance exercise training shown to ease anxiety levels

Fri, 29 Sep 2017

Resistance exercise training (RET) such as weight lifting could help reduce the effects of anxiety, according to a research review. RET was shown to significantly reduce anxiety re...Read More

Brain cells identified that control appetite and body weight

Fri, 29 Sep 2017

Brain cells that control appetite have been identified for the first time in a groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the University of Warwick. The cells, called tanycytes, a...Read More

Exercise may improve insulin resistance by making muscle cells healthier

Thu, 28 Sep 2017

A new study has found that just one bout of moderate-to-intense exercise promotes the removal of damaged muscle mitochondria with autophagy, which could help improve insulin resist...Read More

Molecule found to be source of diabetic neuropathy pain

Thu, 28 Sep 2017

Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery in uncovering the source of pain caused by diabetic neuropathy. A team from King's College London says the new finding could help th...Read More

Three in 10 with type 2 diabetes delay prescribed insulin treatment, say researchers

Thu, 28 Sep 2017

Thirty per cent of people with type 2 diabetes do not begin insulin treatment when their doctors instruct them to, US researchers have said. A study which involved nearly 3,300 peo...Read More

Tool predicts years free of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes

Thu, 28 Sep 2017

A model has been developed which predicts the number of years of life without cardiovascular disease (CVD) people with type 2 diabetes may benefit from should they take certain med...Read More

Model predicts glucose-responsive insulin outcomes in type 1 diabetes

Wed, 27 Sep 2017

US researchers say they are one step further to helping people with type 1 diabetes use a type of insulin which only needs to be administered once a day. It is thought glucose-res...Read More

Losing weight as you age can save you money in your lifetime, suggests new study

Wed, 27 Sep 2017

New research shows that losing weight at any age can generate significant savings in medical expenses and productivity losses, at an individual and population level - even in peopl...Read More

Type 2 diabetes medication thiazolidinediones could prevent Parkinsons disease

Wed, 27 Sep 2017

Taking the type 2 diabetes drug thiazolidinediones (TZDs), also known as glitazones, could help prevent the development of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. Norwegian ...Read More

New SGLT2 drug shown to have benefits as part of triple therapy

Wed, 27 Sep 2017

An investigational drug called ertugliflozin helps to lower HbA1c levels in people with type 2 diabetes in combination with metformin and Januvia (sitagliptin), research shows. Ert...Read More

No conclusive link shown between SGLT2 inhibitors and cancer

Tue, 26 Sep 2017

New evidence suggests there is no overall risk of cancer in people who take SGLT2 inhibitor drugs. Scientists from Indiana University reviewed 46 clinical trials involving more th...Read More

Bariatric surgery could reduce retinopathy risk in type 2 diabetes

Tue, 26 Sep 2017

Gastric bypass surgery reduces the risk of diabetic retinopathy in obese patients with type 2 diabetes irrespective of whether or not they experience diabetes remission, research s...Read More

Ketogenic diet could reduce brain inflammation after stroke or injury

Tue, 26 Sep 2017

Ketogenic diets could help to reduce brain inflammation after a stroke, researchers have said. Scientists from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) believe this discov...Read More

The key to weight maintenance is in your gut, suggests new study

Mon, 25 Sep 2017

Researchers from Jilin University Hospital, in Changchun, China, have studied the impact of gut hormones in weight management and appetite regulation following different diets. Pre...Read More

Expert urges more sleep to reduce type 2 diabetes risk

Mon, 25 Sep 2017

A leading scientist is calling on people to get more sleep to help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health complications. The University of California's Profe...Read More

BHF raises awareness to lower heart disease risks in type 2 diabetes

Mon, 25 Sep 2017

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has called for greater awareness and research to combat rates of heart disease among people with type 2 diabetes. New BHF figures estimate that n...Read More

Kidney disease checks essential in those with long-duration type 1 diabetes, say researchers

Mon, 25 Sep 2017

US researchers have urged greater screening of kidney disease risks in people with type 1 diabetes of 50 years. A new study published in Diabetes Care reveals that having type 1 d...Read More

Researchers discover mechanism in fat tissue by which insulin resistance develops

Fri, 22 Sep 2017

A new study shows how specific compounds released from fat tissue play a role in mediating inflammation and the development of insulin resistance. While previous research laid the ...Read More

JDRF launches clinical trial finder for people with type 1 diabetes

Fri, 22 Sep 2017

Leading type 1 charity JDRF has launched a new type 1 diabetes clinical trial finder to help people find trials relevant to them across the UK. The Type 1 Trial Finder is designed ...Read More

Intensive control leads to greater benefits in type 2 diabetes

Fri, 22 Sep 2017

Intensive control of blood glucose levels and other health markers benefits people with type 2 diabetes more than standard care, research suggests. Those with near-normal treatment...Read More

GPs urged to monitor medication of older people to avoid hypoglycemia

Fri, 22 Sep 2017

GPs are being urged to pay closer attention to older people who have diabetes as they may not recognise the signs of hypoglycemia, researchers have said. A team from Exeter wanted ...Read More

Further evidence that diet-microbiome interactions influence blood sugar control

Thu, 21 Sep 2017

A group of researchers at Southern Medical University, in Guangzhou, China, have studied the impact of prebiotic supplementation on the metabolism of healthy adults. Research has ...Read More

Natural enzyme shown to reduce type 2 diabetes-related inflammation

Thu, 21 Sep 2017

A natural enzyme has been found to reduce chronic inflammation which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes. Inflammation is a natural proce...Read More

Male obesity linked to lower sperm count

Thu, 21 Sep 2017

Overweight men could be at risk of suffering from a lower sperm count, Indian researchers have said. Being obese was also shown to increase the risk of men having poor quality spe...Read More

Gastric bypass surgery benefits continue for 12 years

Thu, 21 Sep 2017

Gastric bypass surgery has weight loss and other health benefits in patients for up to 12 years, a new US study reveals. The research also revealed that half of patients with type...Read More

Scientists discuss weight loss goal setting for lowering cardiometabolic risks

Wed, 20 Sep 2017

In a new study, German researchers debate how much weight loss is needed for obese people to significantly lower their cardiometabolic risks long term. We know from previous resear...Read More

Hypoglycemia remains public health concern in US

Wed, 20 Sep 2017

US health officials have targeted lowering rates of hypoglycemia among people with diabetes, and have classed it as a major public health concern. Nearly 80 per of older people wit...Read More

Balancing a fat-regulating enzyme is key to preventing obesity, type 2 diabetes, says study

Wed, 20 Sep 2017

A new study finds that entirely removing an enzyme that can fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes could lead to other health problems. The enzyme known as phosphatidic acid pho...Read More

Bydureon shown to be safe for heart but does not prevent cardiovascular events

Wed, 20 Sep 2017

The type 2 diabetes drug Bydureon (exenatide) is safe for the heart but does not help to prevent cardiovascular events, a new study reveals. University of Oxford scientists report ...Read More

Charity alliance launches sight saver campaign to boost retinopathy screening rates

Tue, 19 Sep 2017

An alliance of two leading Scottish medical research charities is launching a new vital eye screening program for people with diabetes on the occasion of National Eye Health Week (...Read More

NHS approves gestational diabetes smartphone app

Tue, 19 Sep 2017

A remote monitoring smartphone app to help women manage gestational diabetes has been approved by the NHS. GDm-Health, developed by Drayson Technologies, is the first gestational d...Read More

Irish researchers receive major grant to develop foot ulcer device

Tue, 19 Sep 2017

A device to help treat diabetic foot ulcers using DNA has received over £1.1m of funding from the European Research Council (ERC), it has been announced. Dr Cathal Kearney, fr...Read More

New discovery could explain metabolic benefits of low-carb diet

Tue, 19 Sep 2017

Researchers have made a discovery that could explain why a low-carb, high-fat diet can promote healthy aging and prevent age-related diseases. Previous studies have shown that eati...Read More

Increased salt intake linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes and LADA

Mon, 18 Sep 2017

People who consume an extra 2.5 grams of salt a day have a 43 per cent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Scandinavian researchers have claimed. The study also found tha...Read More

Yale identifies blood vessels as future target for type 2 diabetes treatments

Mon, 18 Sep 2017

The role of blood vessels should be further explored as a means of helping to control blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes, according to Yale University researchers. In a new st...Read More

Diet plus exercise is more effective for fat loss than either method alone, study finds

Mon, 18 Sep 2017

When it comes to losing body fat, diet and exercise are most effective when done together than either one alone, according to new research. Identifying factors that help people los...Read More

Research links swine flu in 2009 to increased type 1 diabetes in Norway

Mon, 18 Sep 2017

The swine flu outbreak in 2009 may have predisposed people in Norway to have an increased risk of type 1 diabetes, according to new research. Scientists from the Norwegian Institut...Read More

NICE recommends diet and weight loss interventions for 1.7 million at risk of type 2 diabetes

Fri, 15 Sep 2017

People who are deemed at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes should be given priority access to exercise classes and nutrition courses, the National Institute for Health and Ca...Read More

Continuous glucose monitoring benefits pregnancy outcomes in type 1 diabetes

Fri, 15 Sep 2017

Using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is the best way for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes to avoid birth complications and protect the health of their baby, research suggest...Read More

Avoid eating late in the day to achieve a healthy weight, study recommends

Fri, 15 Sep 2017

Adults who are attempting to lose weight should stop eating when it's dark and consume their largest meal(s) earlier in the day if possible, according to a new study. Earlier this ...Read More

New study reopens debate about artificial sweeteners and risk of type 2 diabetes

Fri, 15 Sep 2017

New research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, in Lisbon, Portugal, suggest that non-caloric artificial sweeteners can cause metabolic derangements w...Read More

New screening test being developed for type 1 diabetes diagnoses in children

Thu, 14 Sep 2017

Newly-developed antibody detection technology could improve the accuracy of tests used to diagnose type 1 diabetes in youngsters, say American researchers. The technology could eve...Read More

Doctors are unaware of type 2 diabetes remission, study reports

Thu, 14 Sep 2017

Scottish researchers have published a report calling for more doctors to realise that type 2 diabetes can be put into remission. Glasgow University scientists are trying to raise a...Read More

Forxiga shown to improve blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes

Thu, 14 Sep 2017

The type 2 diabetes drug Forxiga (dapagliflozin) has been shown to reduce HbA1c levels in people with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study. Forxiga is an SGLT2 inhibitor medic...Read More

New EndoBarrier study tracks weight loss success and improvement in diabetes control

Wed, 13 Sep 2017

Overweight patients with type 2 diabetes who took part in an NHS trial treatment with the EndoBarrier device have shed a significant amount of weight and kept blood sugar levels un...Read More

Moving every 30 minutes linked to lower risk of early death

Wed, 13 Sep 2017

Moving every 30 minutes could help you live longer, according to a new US study. Spending more time moving is known to be useful towards preventing obesity and type 2 diabetes, no...Read More

FreeStyle Libre to be available on the NHS from November

Wed, 13 Sep 2017

The FreeStyle Libre will be available on the NHS from November 1, Abbott has announced. The NHS Business Service Authority has approved the FreeStyle Libre on the Drug Tariff which...Read More