Diabetes News

Metformin ineffective in obese teens on long-term basis, study suggests

Thu, 20 Sep 2018

Obese adolescents who are treated with metformin may experience initial benefits but not over the long-term, research shows. Metformin is a first-line drug treatment for type 2 dia...Read More

High gluten diet in pregnancy linked to possible type 1 diabetes risk

Thu, 20 Sep 2018

Eating a high gluten diet during pregnancy has been linked with an increased risk of type 1 diabetes in the child after birth, new research suggests. Whilst a link was observed, th...Read More

PURE diet score revealed, advocates saturated fats

Thu, 20 Sep 2018

A diet high in vegetables, nuts, fish, dairy, legumes, fruit and red meat helps to lower mortality and cardiovascular events, according to new data. The Prospective Urban Rural Epi...Read More

US judge praises hypo alert dog for helping to spot low blood sugar

Wed, 19 Sep 2018

A US judge has paid tribute to his diabetes service dog who he says helps him do his job and manage his condition better. Howard Sturim, who sits in New York’s Nassau County ...Read More

Family receives airport apology after daughter told her medication would make plane crash

Wed, 19 Sep 2018

A family who were stopped at airport security for simply carrying essential type 1 diabetes medication have spoken of their frustration over the incident. Officials from Mancheste...Read More

Risk factors for transgender people with diabetes need to be considered

Wed, 19 Sep 2018

Risk factors for transgender people with diabetes treated with hormones for gender confirmation need to be considered to reduce health risks, researchers have said. Scientists hav...Read More

Type 2 makes up more than 90 per cent of diabetes diagnoses in America

Tue, 18 Sep 2018

A study looking at current diabetes rates in the US has shown that the proportion of people with diabetes that have type 2 is above 90 per cent. The University of Iowa has found th...Read More

Major stem cell collaboration announced for diabetes encapsulation treatment

Tue, 18 Sep 2018

A major collaboration has been announced which will help seek potential diabetes treatment based on a pioneering stem cell approach. CRISPR Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical compa...Read More

3 million pound donation could accelerate research to find a type 1 diabetes cure

Mon, 17 Sep 2018

A businessman and philanthropist has made the largest ever UK donation to JDRF after his stepson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Steve Morgan CBE, founder and chairman of build...Read More

Muhammad Ali fights and wins to become first UK boxer with type 1 diabetes

Mon, 17 Sep 2018

A boxer from Rochdale has proved that having type 1 diabetes is not a barrier after becoming the first professional in the UK to get a license to box with the condition. Muhammad A...Read More

FDA to consider new Eylea application for treating people with diabetic retinopathy

Fri, 14 Sep 2018

An eye injection which could help treat diabetic retinopathy is set to be reviewed by America's drug regulator, it has been announced. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wil...Read More

Public to be consulted on restaurant calorie menu plans

Fri, 14 Sep 2018

Members of the public are going to be asked whether they want calories to be published in restaurant menus, the government has announced. Earlier this month the Department of Healt...Read More

Expert calls for individualised care for older people with diabetes

Fri, 14 Sep 2018

An international expert professor is calling for a shake up among fragmented services and wants individualised care for older people with diabetes. Professor Alan Sinclair is a re...Read More

New pioneering type 2 diabetes research centre opens

Thu, 13 Sep 2018

A pioneering research centre which could improve the way diabetes is treated in the future has opened in Oxford. The aim of the Novo Nordisk Research Centre Oxford (NNRCO) is to p...Read More

Labour deputy leader puts type 2 diabetes into remission

Thu, 13 Sep 2018

Labour's deputy leader has revealed he has put his type 2 diabetes into remission after completely overhauling his lifestyle and diet. Tom Watson, who is also the Member of Parliam...Read More

Avoiding high blood sugar levels in pregnancy can reduce type 2 diabetes risk 10 years later

Thu, 13 Sep 2018

Avoiding high blood sugar levels during pregnancy can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes being diagnosed in mothers 10 years after giving birth, according to research. University ...Read More

Report reveals factors behind success of type 1 diabetes specialist services

Wed, 12 Sep 2018

Commitment to better care, dedicated pump clinics and a focus on structured education are all factors that have contributed to successful type 1 diabetes specialist services. The f...Read More

Pioneering world-first type 1 diabetes drug trial begins in Wales

Tue, 11 Sep 2018

A pioneering drug which could help treat type 1 diabetes in the future is being trialled for the very first time. The "ground-breaking" drug has been given to the first two peop...Read More

Major research study aims to develop new electrical type 2 diabetes treatments

Tue, 11 Sep 2018

A $2.9m research project aiming to find ways to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes using electronic devices is underway. Global giant General Electric (GE) has announced a collabora...Read More

Curb your alcohol consumption and be healthier, says Public Health England

Mon, 10 Sep 2018

A public health campaign is urging people to drink less alcohol after a survey revealed cutting back on drinking was tougher than improving diet or exercise. Drink Free Days, launc...Read More

Inflammation at diagnosis linked to type 1 diabetes progression

Mon, 10 Sep 2018

Inflammation levels at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes could be linked with how the condition progresses, research suggests. The US study team behind the findings had been investigati...Read More

Major US grant to explore how to prevent kidney disease in type 2 diabetes

Fri, 07 Sep 2018

Nearly $2 million (£1.5m) has been granted to help researchers explore how to prevent kidney damage in those with type 2 diabetes. The National Institutes of Health has award...Read More

Analysis of milk teeth could be used to predict health risks in modern children

Fri, 07 Sep 2018

Milk teeth from Anglo Saxon children could help identify which modern children are at risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, researchers suggest. Scientists at the Universit...Read More

Availability and affordability of insulin needs to improve worldwide, survey reveals

Fri, 07 Sep 2018

Availability and affordability of essential diabetes medications such as insulin are poor in low- and middle-income countries, research shows. A survey conducted by Australian rese...Read More

Exercise could extend honeymoon period five-fold after type 1 diabetes diagnosis

Thu, 06 Sep 2018

Men who carry out significant exercise within the first few months of diagnosis experienced a five-times longer honeymoon period than those who didn't exercise, according to a new ...Read More

Publishing calorie content could trouble small restaurants, Treasury says

Thu, 06 Sep 2018

Plans to force restaurants in England to publish calories on their menus has been heavily criticised by the Treasury. The Department of Health announced earlier this year as part ...Read More

NICE could review statins policy following new trial findings

Thu, 06 Sep 2018

Statins are not effective in reducing the risk of heart attacks or stroke in older people without diabetes, but afford some protection to those with diabetes aged 75-84, research s...Read More

Losing a night of sleep might increase type 2 diabetes risk

Wed, 05 Sep 2018

More research has investigated how sleep can impact the development of type 2 diabetes. A team from Japan say losing a night's sleep could affect the liver's function when it comes...Read More

Hormone discovery reveals association with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes risk

Wed, 05 Sep 2018

A link has been found between a hormone commonly associated with high blood pressure and developing type 2 diabetes. Aldosterone, produced by the adrenal gland, is linked with hype...Read More

Novo Nordisk stockpiling 16 weeks of insulin reserves in case of no-deal Brexit

Wed, 05 Sep 2018

The biggest insulin supplier in the UK is stockpiling four months' worth of insulin in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Novo Nordisk, based in Denmark, is acting to ensure people wit...Read More

Exotic berry found to speed up metabolism and improve gut health

Tue, 04 Sep 2018

An exotic fruit grown in the Amazon rainforest has been shown to speed up metabolism and reduce weight gain. The Canadian researchers believe the fruit could be used to help fight ...Read More

Islet therapy transformed my life, says woman with type 1 diabetes

Tue, 04 Sep 2018

A woman with type 1 diabetes has spoken about how innovative transplant therapy has turned her life around. Kathryn Hand, from Kirkcaldy, received islet cell transplantation in Dec...Read More

Genetic risk score predicts type 1 diabetes development among those at high risk

Tue, 04 Sep 2018

The type 1 diabetes genetic risk score (GRS) has been successful in predicting progression to type 1 diabetes among those at risk of the condition. The GRS has been developed by re...Read More

Campaign secures easier airport passage for insulin pump users

Mon, 03 Sep 2018

Insulin pump users no longer have to remove their device and go through an x-ray scanner at airports thanks to a campaign. Instead, they will be offered alternative screening metho...Read More

Low carb GP Dr David Unwin makes prestigious list of influential GPs in the UK

Mon, 03 Sep 2018

Low carb advocate Dr David Unwin has been included on a list of the top 50 most influential GPs in the UK. The Southport-based general practitioner has worked closely with Diabetes...Read More

Death of woman highlights issues facing adolescents in managing type 1 diabetes

Mon, 03 Sep 2018

The death of a woman with type 1 diabetes who struggled to take insulin has highlighted the problems adolescents can face with diabetes management. Natasha Horne was 20 when she di...Read More

Results unveil accurate screening results for artificial intelligence eye check device

Fri, 31 Aug 2018

The results from a study looking at a pioneering system, that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect diabetic retinopathy, have been published. The IDx-DR is a medical device ...Read More

Four-year-old saves mum and toddler from severe hypo episode

Fri, 31 Aug 2018

A mother with type 1 diabetes who experienced a severe hypo has revealed how her four-year-old daughter helped save her life. The situation was already dangerous, as severe hypogly...Read More

Man loses 9 stone and puts diabetes into remission thanks to Low Carb Program

Thu, 30 Aug 2018

A man from Hampshire has lost an amazing nine stone and put his type 2 diabetes into remission by following Diabetes.co.uk's Low Carb Program. Simon Dando, who works for the Natio...Read More

Local authorities urged to encourage people to attend NHS Health Checks

Thu, 30 Aug 2018

6.8 million people have taken advantage of a free NHS Health Check over the last five years, however, another 8.7 million have so far missed out on the check, according to a new re...Read More

Possible but rare life-threatening genital infection linked to SGLT2 inhibitors

Thu, 30 Aug 2018

A warning has been issued that SGLT2 inhibitors may be linked to an increased risk of a rare but serious genital infection that can be life-threatening. The infection, Fournier's g...Read More

No heart benefit found in taking fish oil supplements for people with diabetes

Wed, 29 Aug 2018

Fish oil supplements do not appear to prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with diabetes, according to results of a major trial. Previous studies have suggested that there ...Read More

Aspirin linked with positive and negative health results in people with diabetes

Wed, 29 Aug 2018

Aspirin has been linked with both positive and negative effects in a new trial involving people with diabetes. The ASCEND (A Study of Cardiovascular Events in Diabetes) trial was c...Read More

Loss of foot feeling allowed rat to bite footballer with type 1 diabetes

Tue, 28 Aug 2018

Former England footballer, Gary Mabbutt, has spoken how a loss of feeling in his feet allowed a rat to bite his foot whilst on holiday. The rare and very unfortunate event happened...Read More

MPs call on NHS Fife to make FreeStyle Libre available

Tue, 28 Aug 2018

NHS Fife has been requested by MPs to make the FreeStyle Libre available to people with type 1 diabetes. NHS Fife has been criticised for "lagging behind" other Scottish health boa...Read More

Dexcom sets sight on artificial pancreas with acquisition of TypeZero Technologies company

Tue, 28 Aug 2018

Dexcom has its sights set on being a leader in artificial pancreas technology after acquiring TypeZero Technologies, a company that has a system designed to manage and regulate ins...Read More

Seaweed protects transplanted beta cells in new study

Fri, 24 Aug 2018

Properties of seaweed helped protect insulin-producing cells transplanted in animals with type 1 diabetes, according to an international study. Alginate, refined from brown seaweed...Read More

Sweet discovery by researchers in bid to prevent type 2 diabetes

Fri, 24 Aug 2018

Insulin sensitivity was improved and glucose was prevented from entering into the liver by a natural sugar in tests on mice. The natural sugar, called trehalose, appears to have so...Read More

Probiotic supplementation improves insulin sensitivity in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes

Fri, 24 Aug 2018

Probiotic supplementation could have benefits for adults who have been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a study reports. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that confer he...Read More

Spotlight on diabetes care among the older generation

Thu, 23 Aug 2018

A conference aimed at improving the diabetes care among the elderly is set to take place next month. Nurses, GPs, public health doctors, care home managers, healthcare assistants ...Read More

New type 2 diabetes diagnoses decrease by 50 per cent in Norway

Thu, 23 Aug 2018

The number of newly diagnosed cases of type 2 diabetes in Norway has dropped by 50%, it has been announced. The researchers believe lifestyle changes could explain the reduced rate...Read More

BHF calls for bold action in tackling obesity rates and improving lifestyle choices

Thu, 23 Aug 2018

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has urged for action to be taken to tackle poor lifestyles and reduce the risks of heart attacks and strokes that are forecasted to grow. It has ...Read More

Novo Nordisk aim to take the next leap forward with a multi-million pound sale of responsive insulin firm

Wed, 22 Aug 2018

The sale of a biotech firm, Ziylo, set up by a young scientist could pave the way to a new generation of glucose responsive insulins. University of Bristol PhD post doc Harry Deste...Read More

Researchers working on new promising new type 1 diabetes therapy

Wed, 22 Aug 2018

A new islet transplantation technique has shown potential for long-term type 1 diabetes treatment in both humans and dogs. The therapy, which can maintain insulin independence in m...Read More

Health benefits of working in an open-plan office highlighted in study

Tue, 21 Aug 2018

Employees who work in an open-plan office reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by moving more compared to those working in smaller working environments, an American study suggests....Read More

RCGP type 2 diabetes e-learning module praised for being simple and easily understandable

Tue, 21 Aug 2018

A course developed to share the benefits of a low carb diet in type 2 diabetes with healthcare professionals has been praised. The online module released this summer by the Royal C...Read More

Poor sleep in type 2 diabetes linked to slower wound healing

Tue, 21 Aug 2018

A link has been identified between poor sleep in type 2 diabetes and slower wound healing. Scientists from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, US conducted a mice study where t...Read More

Research underway to test liquid glucagon in an artificial pancreas

Mon, 20 Aug 2018

A dual-hormone artificial pancreas using liquid glucagon with the potential to reduce hypoglycemia is undergoing testing in America. The research could represent a very useful step...Read More

Report shows 40 per cent increase in youngsters with type 2 diabetes

Mon, 20 Aug 2018

NHS figures show a rise in the number of children and young people with type 2 diabetes in the last four years, but lifestyle changes can address the trend. According to the findin...Read More

Good early control of type 2 diabetes linked to significantly reduced rate of complications

Mon, 20 Aug 2018

Achieving good early control of type 2 diabetes is associated with a 20% reduction in risk of complications over a 10-year period, according to a new study. The study shows how get...Read More

NHS online digital support pilot shows success

Fri, 17 Aug 2018

A pilot technology project is helping people with diabetes and other health conditions to better their health, it has been revealed. The Widening Digital Participation (WDP) progra...Read More

Impact of foot ulcers in people with diabetes revealed in new survey

Fri, 17 Aug 2018

A new survey has revealed the challenge facing UK nurses who treat people with diabetes that live with foot ulcers. The survey by wound care solution company Molnlycke reports tha...Read More

New low carb link to life expectancy should be interpreted with caution

Fri, 17 Aug 2018

The media is reporting on a study which suggests a low carb diet could shorten life expectancy, but there are a number of limitations to the study and the findings should be interp...Read More

Long-term benefits of quitting smoking emphasised in new study

Thu, 16 Aug 2018

The long-term benefits of quitting smoking far outweigh the temporary metabolic risks, a new study reveals. Scientists from Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health found that the ...Read More

Morning preference and better sleep linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk

Thu, 16 Aug 2018

People with prediabetes who are more active in the morning tend to have lower BMI and a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than 'evening people'. The US study reviewed a grou...Read More

New model develop to predict long-term severe hypo risk in type 2 diabetes

Thu, 16 Aug 2018

US scientists have developed a predictive model of long-term risk for severe hypoglycemia in people with type 2 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes who take glucose-lowering medi...Read More

Half of people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes under 35, survey shows

Wed, 15 Aug 2018

Nearly 50% of newly diagnosed people with type 2 diabetes within the last year are aged between 18-34, according to a new UK survey. The Lloyds Pharmacy poll also revealed 56% of r...Read More

First all-diabetes futsal team in UK celebrates European milestone

Wed, 15 Aug 2018

The UK's first ever all-diabetes futsal team has successfully competed in its first ever championship after only being formed a year ago. The team is part of The Diabetes Football ...Read More

Vitamin D3 insufficiency linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk

Wed, 15 Aug 2018

Low levels of vitamin D3 could trigger the onset of type 2 diabetes, according to new research. Scientists from the University of Toronto report that people with gum disease who la...Read More

Pioneering DNA tool may help predict type 2 diabetes

Tue, 14 Aug 2018

A pioneering new tool has been developed which uses DNA to calculate a person's inherited risks for several health conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Teams from the Broad Institut...Read More

Monitoring gut changes could help delay type 1 diabetes

Tue, 14 Aug 2018

Knowing more about how the gut works could help delay type 1 diabetes from developing, researchers have said. A team from the University of Queensland (UQ) said one way to understa...Read More

SGLT2 inhibitors continue to be linked with amputation risk in type 2 diabetes

Tue, 14 Aug 2018

Research has again linked the drug class sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to an increased risk of amputation in people with type 2 diabetes. SGLT2 inhibitors help...Read More

Heightened heart risk in type 1 diabetes can be strongly reduced

Mon, 13 Aug 2018

A study has shown that people with type 1 diabetes are statistically at greater risk of heart disease, however, the reassuring note is that heart risks can likely be significantly ...Read More

Welsh rugby player speaks of optimism following type 1 diabetes diagnosis

Mon, 13 Aug 2018

Rugby player Tyler Morgan believes being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes will not hold him back from returning to the Welsh national side. The 22-year-old says that keeping his carb...Read More

Viruses may use pancreas cells like a Trojan horse in type 1 diabetes

Mon, 13 Aug 2018

Researchers suggest that viruses may be using cells from the pancreas to enter the pancreas under cover. Type 1 diabetes has often baffled scientists. Why would a sophisticated, pr...Read More

Healthy lifestyle halves risk of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes, study reports

Fri, 10 Aug 2018

People with type 2 diabetes were able to halve their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) depending on their healthy lifestyle choices, a US study has found. Not smoking, exercisin...Read More

Artificial pancreas improves blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes trial

Fri, 10 Aug 2018

People with type 2 diabetes on insulin had improved control of their blood glucose levels after using an artificial pancreas, a new study reports. The European study is the latest ...Read More

Potential fat-burning target identified as obesity target

Fri, 10 Aug 2018

A genetic protein has been identified that could be used to one day help treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Scientists from the University of Colorado identified histone deacetylas...Read More

Research links increased type 1 diabetes risk in identical twins

Thu, 09 Aug 2018

Twins of parents with type 1 diabetes are at greater risk of developing the condition compared to other siblings, according to an international study. The findings from the TrialN...Read More

Bariatric surgery reduces risk of complications in adults with type 2 diabetes, study reports

Thu, 09 Aug 2018

Adults with type 2 diabetes who undergo bariatric (weight loss) surgery reduce their risk of microvascular complications, a US study has found. The findings, published in the Annal...Read More

New keto diet and insulin resistance study in mice lacks relevance to humans

Thu, 09 Aug 2018

A new mouse study questions whether ketogenic diets lead to insulin resistance, however the study has little relevance to human diets. Studies of mice need to be interpreted carefu...Read More

Research explores impact of red blood cell damage in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 08 Aug 2018

Researchers in Sweden have investigated how red blood cells change in type 2 diabetes and how this affects the risk of cardiovascular complications. The underlying causes of cardi...Read More

Education courses empower young people with type 1 diabetes

Wed, 08 Aug 2018

Researchers have assessed some of the ways in which structured education programmes benefit young people with type 1 diabetes. The research team from the University of Sheffield ma...Read More

New peptide class could be used to help prevent Alzheimers disease

Wed, 08 Aug 2018

Scientists have come closer to understanding how to prevent amyloid plaque formation in Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes. Amyloid plaques are protein deposits which play a s...Read More

Natvia founder aims to beat the white elephant that is sugar

Tue, 07 Aug 2018

The founder of a sugar-free sweetener is campaigning to reduce obesity rates and improve people's health by encouraging them to quit sugar. Samuel Tew is the creator of Natvia, an ...Read More

Low carb outperforms low fat for lowering HbA1c in type 2 diabetes review

Tue, 07 Aug 2018

Following a low carb diet reduces HbA1c more than a low fat approach in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study by Dutch researchers. A review of evidence by Leiden Unive...Read More

Low Carb Program helps woman lose nearly six stone

Tue, 07 Aug 2018

A retired nurse from Oxford who lost nearly six stone by following the Low Carb Program is sharing her inspirational story in a bid to help others. Rachel Griffin turned to Diabete...Read More

Low Carb Program one-year health outcomes published in peer-reviewed journal

Mon, 06 Aug 2018

The Low Carb Program is effective for improving the health of people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new review. Better blood sugar control, weight loss and reduced dependency...Read More

Stand up at your desk to improve your health and prevent type 2 diabetes, says study

Mon, 06 Aug 2018

People who use sit-stand desks at work might be able to live longer and be better placed to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes, Australian researchers have found. The findings, p...Read More

New scan could help establish who would benefit most from islet cell transplantation

Mon, 06 Aug 2018

Scientists from Yale University have developed a test to help establish whether people with type 1 diabetes are suitable for islet cell transplantation. The test involves a brain s...Read More

Newcastle research shows insulin producing ability can improve in type 2 diabetes

Fri, 03 Aug 2018

Professor Roy Taylor's research team at Newcastle University have shown that insulin producing ability can be recovered in people with type 2 diabetes after diagnosis, allowing rem...Read More

Trial into oral insulin to prevent type 1 diabetes gets underway

Fri, 03 Aug 2018

Pioneering research is set to be carried out to see if giving babies insulin could prevent them from developing type 1 diabetes. A research team from the University of Oxford are t...Read More

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme hits 200,000 referrals milestone

Thu, 02 Aug 2018

More than 200,000 people have been referred onto a national type 2 diabetes prevention programme since its launch in 2016. That figure was helped along by a record number of referr...Read More

Type 1 diabetes shows to hit Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Thu, 02 Aug 2018

Three shows at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be shedding light on living with type 1 diabetes. A stand-up set called Blizzard, a one-woman performance entitled Pricks ...Read More

Dexcom G6 CGM provides accurate 10-day readings in new trial

Thu, 02 Aug 2018

The Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system provided accurate readings for 10 consecutive days in a new trial. The G6 also removed several clinical barriers to enhance...Read More

New diagnosis test could prevent misdiagnoses of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Wed, 01 Aug 2018

A major research breakthrough could help put an end to misdiagnosing type 1 diabetes as type 2 diabetes. Teams from the University of Exeter Medical School and Randox Laboratories ...Read More

Dedicated dad hauls chains up Ben Nevis to honour his daughter for JDRF

Wed, 01 Aug 2018

A Scottish dad has taken part in another gruelling fundraising challenge in honour of his daughter who has type 1 diabetes. Davy Ballantyne, also known as Big Davy, hauled 60kg of...Read More