Diabetes News

Tesco ditches best before labels on some food items

Thu, 24 May 2018

The 'best before' labels on food are being removed from Tesco's fresh produce items, the supermarket giant has announced. It is hoped the decision will mean "perfectly edible food"...Read More

Oral type 1 diabetes medication under FDA review in US

Thu, 24 May 2018

An oral type 1 diabetes drug that can be taken alongside insulin is set to be reviewed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sotagliflozin (marketed as Zynquista), made by ...Read More

Public Health England update shows food industry is behind targets on sugar reduction

Thu, 24 May 2018

Public Health England (PHE) has released a report that shows that, so far, the food industry is behind on the targets set by government towards reducing sugar in products. PHE, an ...Read More

Type 2 diabetes risk shared by married couples, study suggests

Wed, 23 May 2018

Married couples share the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers have said. A Danish study has found a link between the weight of one spouse and the chances of the other s...Read More

International campaign set to improve diabetes medication access in emergencies

Wed, 23 May 2018

An international campaign to help people with diabetes who have been forced out of their homes because of unforeseen circumstances has been launched. The International Diabetes Fed...Read More

Rising worldwide obesity rates revealed in new research

Wed, 23 May 2018

One in eight people worldwide will have type 2 diabetes by 2045 if obesity rates continue to grow, new research suggests. The findings revealed by UK and Danish researchers are con...Read More

Diabetes.co.uks Type 1 Program is open for people to register

Tue, 22 May 2018

Diabetes.co.uk's Type 1 Program is open for people in the diabetes community to register their interest. The news was announced on Saturday 19 May at the Public Health Collaboratio...Read More

An egg a day linked with reduced heart disease risk

Tue, 22 May 2018

People who ate an egg a day had a lower risk of developing heart disease, according to findings from a new study. The research, published in the journal Heart, is potentially signi...Read More

Bionic pancreas device approved for home-use clinical study in US

Tue, 22 May 2018

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given permission for a dual-hormone artificial pancreas, dubbed the bionic pancreas, to be used in the homes of people with type 1 dia...Read More

Diabetes.co.uk shares exciting results in the pioneering PHC conference

Mon, 21 May 2018

Diabetes.co.uk shared promising results this past weekend at the pioneering Public Health Collaboration (PHC) conference at the Royal College of GPs in London. The PHC is a charity...Read More

Airway therapy has cardiovascular benefits for people at risk of type 2 diabetes, study suggests

Mon, 21 May 2018

A treatment for sleep apnea could reduce the risk of heart disease in people at high risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers suggest. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a c...Read More

Prompts from text messages helps reduce HbA1c in diabetes study

Mon, 21 May 2018

A New Zealand support programme that sends text messages to people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes helps to reduce HbA1c levels, a trial reports. The University of Auckland study a...Read More

Mixed health benefits associated with midday napping in those with type 2 diabetes

Fri, 18 May 2018

Napping in the day may have mixed health benefits in people with type 2 diabetes, researchers have said. A complex relationship exists between sleep and diabetes, so Japanese resea...Read More

Sir Steve Redgrave fronts diabetes eye awareness campaign

Fri, 18 May 2018

Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave is fronting an eye awareness campaign to help people with diabetes understand the importance of regular screenings. Sir Steve, who was diagnosed ...Read More

Closed-loop system releasing glucagon helps with hypoglycemia in exercise, study suggests

Fri, 18 May 2018

A closed-loop system that delivers insulin as well as glucagon and detects exercise has been shown to reduce hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in adults with type 1 diabetes. US resea...Read More

New software can predict stroke and dementia more accurately

Thu, 17 May 2018

Pioneering technology could help detect early signs of small vessel disease (SVD), which can lead to dementia and stroke. The new software, which has been shown to be highly accura...Read More

Transformational blood test could prevent diabetes misdiagnoses

Thu, 17 May 2018

A simple blood test described as "transformational" could help identify people who have a rare form of type 1 diabetes come off insulin completely. Researchers from the Western Gen...Read More

Mental Health Awareness Week: NHS director calls for improved diabetes and mental health care

Thu, 17 May 2018

An NHS director has warned during Mental Health Awareness Week that services for diabetes care and mental health must be improved. Anne Moore, Group Nurse Director for Safer Care a...Read More

Thousands being denied access to FreeStyle Libre, charity reports

Wed, 16 May 2018

Thousands of people with diabetes across the UK are being denied access to technology which could significantly help improve their blood sugar levels, according to Diabetes UK. The...Read More

Six-week CrossFit programme could improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 16 May 2018

A six-week CrossFit exercise programme led to improved insulin sensitivity and reduced heart disease risk in adults with type 2 diabetes, a study reveals. CrossFit is a high-intens...Read More

90 per cent of obese people have to cope with fat shaming, according to new report

Wed, 16 May 2018

Nine out of 10 obese people say they have been fat shamed because of their weight, according to a new survey. The report 'The current landscape of obesity services' was compiled by...Read More

Losing 15 per cent body fat could reverse type 2 diabetes, Irish researchers say

Tue, 15 May 2018

Losing just 15% body weight could be enough to put type 2 diabetes into remission, researchers have said. A team from the Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (IrSPE...Read More

Eggs do not increase heart health risks in people with type 2 diabetes, say researchers

Tue, 15 May 2018

Eating eggs is a healthy dietary addition and does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes, Australian researchers have said. The simple ingr...Read More

Gestational diabetes associated with early signs of kidney damage

Tue, 15 May 2018

Women who develop gestational diabetes are more likely to experience early stages of kidney damage later in life, new findings suggest. US researchers have highlighted how this dis...Read More

NHS campaign launched to reduce insulin errors

Mon, 14 May 2018

More than 330 sites, mainly hospitals, are taking part in Insulin Safety Week this week in a bid to reduce insulin errors. According to the results from the 2017 National Diabetes ...Read More

Worlds largest low-carb type 1 diabetes study set to start

Mon, 14 May 2018

The world's largest study of how a low carbohydrate diet can impact and help control type 1 diabetes is set to start this autumn. The Dietary Science Foundation in Sweden, which f...Read More

Gay and bisexual women may be more at risk of type 2 diabetes, study suggests

Mon, 14 May 2018

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes could be higher among lesbian and bisexual women, according to a new study. Scientists from San Diego State University's Graduate School of P...Read More

Type 2 diabetes report strikes back at attempts to protect sugary lifestyles

Fri, 11 May 2018

Leading health experts have released an eight-point plan to help combat rising rates of metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Three of the world's top cardiologists have co...Read More

Vitamin D shows protective effects for cells in the pancreas

Fri, 11 May 2018

Vitamin D may have protective properties for the pancreas's beta cells, a new research study suggests. A team from the Salk Institute in San Diego, California, say their breakthrou...Read More

Roche announces urgent recall on certain Accu-Chek Aviva and Performa test strips

Fri, 11 May 2018

Roche Diabetes Care have asked for a recall on certain batches of its Accu-Chek Aviva and Performa test strips. The recall is important as using the affected batch of strips could ...Read More

DKA questionnaire launched to improve care for teenagers with type 1 diabetes

Thu, 10 May 2018

A questionnaire has been developed to help improve care for young people with type 1 diabetes who develop diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and are in the transitional period between ped...Read More

Lifestyle and medications could be root causes of higher blood pressure

Thu, 10 May 2018

New research suggests that the hormone insulin plays a primary role in raising blood pressure and therefore food and medications which cause higher insulin levels may be key root f...Read More

Insulin resistance may increase negative responses to stress

Wed, 09 May 2018

Insulin resistance may have effects that lead people to respond more to stress, a new study suggests. US researchers think that insulin resistance may have effects on the brain's e...Read More

Researchers achieve new type 1 stem cell therapy breakthrough

Wed, 09 May 2018

A scientific breakthrough which could improve the success of islet cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes has been developed by researchers from Cincinnati. One of the most promi...Read More

Government body faces criticism as it launches consultation on reducing saturated fat

Wed, 09 May 2018

Leading health experts have voiced concerns after the government's Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) put out an open consultation over its intention to maintain gui...Read More

Certain antipsychotic drugs may increase gestational diabetes risk

Tue, 08 May 2018

Women who use certain antipsychotic drugs during their pregnancy could be at greater risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a study. These medications are used to tr...Read More

Major diabetes eye-health campaign up for Scottish charity award

Tue, 08 May 2018

A Scottish health campaign aimed at getting thousands of people with diabetes to attend their annual eye-screening appointment has been nominated for an award. The idea behind the...Read More

Very low carb Bernstein diet leads to exceptional type 1 diabetes control

Tue, 08 May 2018

Following a very low carbohydrate lifestyle along the lines of the method advised by prominent physician Dr Richard Bernstein can result in 'exceptional control' in type 1 diabetes...Read More

One in 10 people with type 1 diabetes avoid travelling abroad, survey suggests

Fri, 04 May 2018

A US survey has found that one in 10 people with type 1 diabetes avoid travelling abroad because of worries about their condition. Over half of 503 people surveyed said they have ...Read More

New hospital audit launched to prevent diabetes-related complications

Fri, 04 May 2018

A new audit has been launched to help hospital staff reduce the amount of serious diabetes-related complications experienced by inpatients. The National Diabetes Inpatient Audit -...Read More

Liraglutide effective in reducing heart attacks in type 2 diabetes, researchers suggest

Fri, 04 May 2018

The diabetes drug liraglutide could be effective in reducing heart attacks in people with type 2 diabetes, research suggests. Liraglutide, marketed as Victoza and Saxenda, is a GL...Read More

Worldwide project to investigate how hypos can be prevented

Thu, 03 May 2018

A four-year project is being planned to understand the mechanisms behind hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in people with type 1 diabetes, and how it can be prevented. The £23.6...Read More

Glandular fever virus could trigger type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases

Thu, 03 May 2018

Scientists believe they are closer to understanding how viruses might trigger type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune conditions. A JDRF-funded study looked at the relationship betwee...Read More

Family history risk factors revealed in early onset of childhood obesity

Thu, 03 May 2018

Having a family history of obesity and cardiometabolic disease are important risk factors for childhood obesity, Italian research shows. Scientists have identified high blood press...Read More

Population variances in HbA1c need greater consideration in type 1 diabetes, study suggests

Wed, 02 May 2018

Average HbA1c levels among children with type 1 diabetes from different countries do not provide an accurate portrayal of blood glucose control, researchers say. Focusing on nation...Read More

Leicester becomes first UK city to join global diabetes programme

Wed, 02 May 2018

A global campaign to raise awareness of and prevent type 2 diabetes has come to Leicester, making it the first UK city to join the programme. The Cities Changing Diabetes initiati...Read More

Glyburide not effective in preventing complications in gestational diabetes, say researchers

Wed, 02 May 2018

Glyburide is not effective in preventing perinatal complications of gestational diabetes, according to new research. Glyburide, a sulphonylurea designed to lower blood sugar levels...Read More

Fizzy drink consumption linked to infertility in US study

Tue, 01 May 2018

Consuming sugary fizzy drinks on a regular basis could affect fertility, researchers have said. A new study has shown that even one sugary drink a day could be enough to reduce the...Read More

Feline diabetes subject of new investigation by Canadian researchers

Tue, 01 May 2018

Canadian scientists are investigating why some cats develop feline diabetes and some do not, and have appealed for pet owners to donate feline tissue for a new study. Obese cats ar...Read More

High carb intake could lead to earlier menopause

Tue, 01 May 2018

A high carbohydrate diet could lead to earlier menopause, according to new findings from the University of Leeds. Greater consumption of carb-heavy foods such as pasta and rice was...Read More

Type 2 diabetes drug could help ease cocaine addiction

Mon, 30 Apr 2018

A type 2 diabetes treatment could help people addicted to cocaine and other addictive drugs kick the habit, American researchers report. Dr Heath Schmidt, a behavioural pharmacolog...Read More

Urban planning being investigated in preventing type 2 diabetes in Australia

Mon, 30 Apr 2018

A research project in Australia is looking at the role of town and city planners in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. The study taking place in Sydney is exploring how development...Read More

Researchers make discovery involving link between type 2 diabetes and dementia

Mon, 30 Apr 2018

Australian researchers have investigated the relationship between dementia and type 2 diabetes, highlighting the importance of good blood sugar control to improve brain health. Sci...Read More

Diabetes charity issues funding for 19 new projects

Fri, 27 Apr 2018

A sum of £2.6 million will be used to fund 19 new diabetes research projects in a bid to "make life-changing" treatments, it has been announced. The money, pledged by Diabetes...Read More

Low carb nurse shortlisted for top health prize

Fri, 27 Apr 2018

A diabetes nurse who has seen "amazing results" from encouraging her patients to follow a low carb diet has been nominated for a top health award. Catherine Cassell, who works at t...Read More

Blood pressure drugs linked to increased kidney disease risk in type 2 diabetes

Fri, 27 Apr 2018

People with type 2 diabetes who were prescribed blood pressure-lowering medication had an increased risk of kidney disease, a new study reveals. New findings from an analysis of tw...Read More

Type 1 nurse with Charcot foot urges others to avoid the complication

Thu, 26 Apr 2018

A nurse with type 1 diabetes has warned others with type 1 about a foot-related diabetes complication. Lesley Weeks, 59, has had diabetes for 30 years and had never experienced an...Read More

Positive breakthrough made in implanted islet cells technology

Thu, 26 Apr 2018

A significant breakthrough in implanted islet cell technology could pave the way for successful treatment in people with type 1 diabetes, researchers have said. For years, scientis...Read More

HbA1c study identifies associations with mortality risk among older people with diabetes

Thu, 26 Apr 2018

Variable HbA1c levels among older adults with diabetes have been associated with increased mortality risk in a new study. Scientists also observed that high and low HbA1c levels we...Read More

New drug could help slow down type 1 diabetes progression

Wed, 25 Apr 2018

A new drug has been shown to increase insulin secretion and beta cell numbers, helping to slow the progression of type 1 diabetes in mice. Researchers from the University of Sevill...Read More

Glow-in-the-dark contact lens could help treat diabetic retinopathy

Wed, 25 Apr 2018

A glow-in-the-dark contact lens has been developed which, it is hoped, might prevent retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in people with diabetes. The lens developed by the ...Read More

Protein discovery could lead to wound healing treatments in people with diabetes

Mon, 23 Apr 2018

A particular protein that affects the healing of foot and lower leg wounds in people with diabetes has been identified by US researchers. The thrombospondin-2 (TSP2) protein could ...Read More

Artificial sweeteners linked to poor metabolism and increased type 2 diabetes risk

Mon, 23 Apr 2018

Artificial sweeteners have again been linked to obesity and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in a new study. US scientists have reported that zero-calorie sweeteners actually d...Read More

Body fat more important than BMI in predicting type 2 diabetes risk, say experts

Mon, 23 Apr 2018

Healthcare professionals should account for body fat distribution in addition to body mass index (BMI) when screening people for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new US study sug...Read More

Coping strategies for diabetes-related eye compilations evaluated

Fri, 20 Apr 2018

A series of coping strategies for how people manage with diabetes-related sight problems have been evaluated as part of a new study. It is hoped understanding how people deal with ...Read More

Cold temperatures could reduce obesity and type 2 diabetes

Fri, 20 Apr 2018

Being exposed to cold temperatures for a long period of time could reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, researchers say. Scientists from the University of Tokyo and Toho...Read More

Vitamin D deficiency again associated with increased type 2 diabetes risk

Fri, 20 Apr 2018

Being deficient in vitamin D could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. The research from US and South Korean scientists builds on existing st...Read More

Fast food availability linked to increase type 1 diabetes prevalence in New York

Thu, 19 Apr 2018

A link has been found between type 1 diabetes prevalence and concentrated areas of fast food restaurants in New York, a study reveals. Scientists from New York University School of...Read More

Artificial pancreas safe and effective in type 1 diabetes care, review finds

Thu, 19 Apr 2018

The pioneering artificial pancreas has been ruled safe and effective for use in people with type 1 diabetes in a new review. Greek researchers from the Aristotle University of Thes...Read More

Better care needed for people with multiple conditions, say experts

Thu, 19 Apr 2018

Millions of people in the UK including those with diabetes are living with multiple health conditions and need to receive more optimal treatment, a review suggests. Experts from th...Read More

UK researchers review impact of type 2 diabetes drugs on mortality

Wed, 18 Apr 2018

UK researchers have conducted a review into type 2 diabetes drugs and their benefits for reducing mortality and cardiovascular events. Not all people with type 2 diabetes require ...Read More

Poor muscle health found to be another type 1 diabetes complication

Wed, 18 Apr 2018

Poor muscle health could be a complication of type 1 diabetes even among young, fit adults, according to researchers. Scientists from Canadian universities McMaster and York identi...Read More

Heart disease drug found to preserve kidney function, particularly in diabetes

Tue, 17 Apr 2018

A heart drug has been found to help reduce kidney disease in those with heart failure, especially benefitting those with diabetes. Entresto is available in Europe as a treatment fo...Read More

Mediterranean diet review highlights positive impact on brain health

Tue, 17 Apr 2018

The Mediterranean diet's health benefits have been praised in a new review, with researchers approving of the foods eaten on the diet and their positive impact on ageing. Scientist...Read More

Major grant to investigate estrogen, type 1 diabetes and cardiovascular disease link

Tue, 17 Apr 2018

A $3.3 million grant is to be used to investigate why women with type 1 diabetes are up to three times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) when compared to men. Res...Read More

Extra weight during pregnancy linked to earlier onset of puberty in girls

Mon, 16 Apr 2018

Mothers who are overweight or have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to girls who experience puberty early, a study has suggested. Research e...Read More

New fixed-dose combination diabetes drug to undergo human clinical trials

Mon, 16 Apr 2018

The first human trials have begun of a fixed-dose combination drug of human insulin and pramlintide to help treat type 1 diabetes. The drug is called BioChaperone Pramlintide, deve...Read More

Diabetes Professional Care conference shortlisted for four industry awards

Mon, 16 Apr 2018

A national conference set up to improve diabetes care was shortlisted in four categories at a leading awards ceremony. Diabetes Professional Care (DPC) was launched in 2015 to enco...Read More

CGMs improve quality of life for people with type 1 diabetes, researchers say

Fri, 13 Apr 2018

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can significantly enrich the lives of people with type 1 diabetes, US researchers state. A six-month trial monitoring people who used CGMs showe...Read More

Belly fat gene increases type 2 diabetes risk, study suggests

Fri, 13 Apr 2018

A specific type of belly fat gene could have a significant impact on whether someone develops type 2 diabetes, researchers have said. Being overweight and having excess belly fat i...Read More

Metformin could help improve nicotine withdrawal symptoms

Fri, 13 Apr 2018

The type 2 diabetes drug metformin could help people quit smoking, according to new research. When metformin was given to animals they displayed reduced symptoms of nicotine withdr...Read More

Leading nurse consultant urges nurses to specialise in diabetes

Thu, 12 Apr 2018

A top nurse consultant is urging nurses to specialise in diabetes to help people with diabetes get the appropriate care they need. Co-founder of the leading nursing organisation TR...Read More

Pioneering diabetic retinopathy device gets US approval

Thu, 12 Apr 2018

A device that uses artificial intelligence to detect diabetic retinopathy in its early stages has been given the go ahead for use in America. The innovative software programme call...Read More

Work discrimination affects one in six people with diabetes, charity reveals

Wed, 11 Apr 2018

One in six people with diabetes in the UK say they have experienced workplace discrimination, a new survey reveals. According to a Diabetes UK poll, more than a third of those with...Read More

Man with type 1 diabetes to run 25 marathons in one month

Wed, 11 Apr 2018

A man with type 1 diabetes is bracing himself to run 25 marathons in just one month in a bid to raise awareness of the condition. Gavin Griffiths (pictured), from Bexleyheath, is h...Read More

Non-invasive patch developed to provide low-cost glucose test alternative

Wed, 11 Apr 2018

An adhesive patch that measures glucose through the skin has been developed by the University of Bath to help improve diabetes management. A number of non-invasive glucose patches ...Read More

Anti-hypoglycemia drug receives funding in bid to progress to clinical trials

Tue, 10 Apr 2018

The development of a pioneering hypoglycemia-preventing type 1 diabetes treatment has received $3.9m (£2.75m) in funding, it has been announced. Zucara Therapeutics Inc. ...Read More

Type 1 diabetes rapper set to complete major swimming challenge

Tue, 10 Apr 2018

A rapper with type 1 diabetes who has supported drum and bass band Rudimental on tour is about to complete a major swimming challenge. Norfolk's Franko Fraize has already swum 17 m...Read More

T cell discovery could help researchers try to prevent type 1 diabetes

Tue, 10 Apr 2018

Gut microbes that generate cells to protect against autoimmune attack could be used to help reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes, according to researchers. Scientists from the Joslin...Read More

Lipid in the eye could represent a new hope for diabetic retinopathy treatment

Mon, 09 Apr 2018

A type of fat, previously thought only to be present in skin, has been found in eyes, offering hope of a new treatment for diabetic retinopathy. Researchers from Michigan State Uni...Read More

Dexcom G6 CGM is approved in the US

Mon, 09 Apr 2018

The Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system has secured approval in the United States from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The G6 system marks another step ...Read More

New Islet cell encapsulation venture announced to reduce immune reaction

Fri, 06 Apr 2018

Insulin manufacturer Eli Lilly is funding a project which aims to restore insulin production in people with type 1 diabetes without triggering an immune reaction, it has been annou...Read More

Overweight boys reduce adult type 2 diabetes risk by normalising weight, study says

Fri, 06 Apr 2018

Overweight boys who lost weight before puberty reduced their risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood, a study reports. Danish researchers have discovered that male youngste...Read More

Sugar tax comes into effect in the UK

Fri, 06 Apr 2018

The long-awaited sugar tax has come into effect in the UK, meaning food and drink manufacturers have a financial incentive to reduce the amount of sugar in drinks. Since the sugar ...Read More

Australian woman tells story of incredible 15-stone weight loss

Thu, 05 Apr 2018

An Australian woman has shared the story of how she lost more than 15 stone by cutting out carbs in a bid to motivate others struggling with their weight. At one stage Shari Ware, ...Read More

Concerns over cultural barriers in type 2 diabetes education for South Asia community

Thu, 05 Apr 2018

Type 2 diabetes education programmes in the UK need to become more cultural adaptable to ensure South Asian people get access to the knowledge needed to manage the condition, a stu...Read More

Obesity-related hospital admissions have doubled in England during last four years

Thu, 05 Apr 2018

Hospital admissions related to obesity have more than doubled in England during the last four years, according to new figures. NHS Digital has revealed that around 617,000 hospital...Read More