Diabetes News

World Diabetes Day: Low Carb Program celebrates three-year anniversary

Wed, 14 Nov 2018

This World Diabetes Day marks the three-year anniversary of a low carb movement that is helping people with diabetes to take control of their health and achieve lasting benefits. D...Read More

Thousands expected at Diabetes Professional Care conference in London

Wed, 14 Nov 2018

Thousands of healthcare professionals are today attending the UK's biggest conference and exhibition for those working within the field of diabetes. Diabetes Professional Care 2018...Read More

Milkshakes and freakshakes under fire in anti-sugar campaign

Tue, 13 Nov 2018

Milkshakes and so-called 'freakshakes' are the latest target of anti-sugar campaigners, due to the vast amounts of sugar and calories that they often contain. Action on Sugar, a gr...Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month: I chose low carb over weight loss surgery and lost 14 stone

Tue, 13 Nov 2018

A woman on the brink of undergoing major weight loss surgery lost 14 stone by adopting a whole new approach to eating. Debra Arck said at her heaviest she was 27 stone, miserable a...Read More

Forxiga reduces heart failure risk in people with type 2 diabetes, researchers suggest

Tue, 13 Nov 2018

The type 2 diabetes drug Forxiga (dapagliflozin) could help to protect against heart failure, researchers have said. Forxiga is an SGLT2 inhibitor which helps lower blood glucose ...Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month: David no longer takes insulin thanks to Low Carb Program

Mon, 12 Nov 2018

Today we hear from David Cooper and how he came off insulin, as part of our series of success stories shared each day during Diabetes Awareness Month. David turned to our Low Carb ...Read More

Inactive children at greater risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Mon, 12 Nov 2018

Children are being encouraged to be more physically active to help stave off the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in later life. This is because a study by the University of East...Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month: I lost four stone and took control of my type 2 diabetes

Fri, 09 Nov 2018

Today's Diabetes Awareness Month success stories is Annabel McCaffrey, who lost four stone after adopting a low carb diet and has now taken control of her type 2 diabetes. When Ann...Read More

NHS director calls for greater type 2 diabetes prevention

Fri, 09 Nov 2018

The NHS has called for better prevention of type 2 diabetes in order to reduce the cost of diabetes prescriptions in the UK. Figures from NHS Digital released on Thursday revealed ...Read More

NHS England director slams CCG excuses for lack of FreeStyle Libre access

Thu, 08 Nov 2018

Thousands of people with type 1 diabetes are being denied access the "life-changing" FreeStyle Libre because of where they live, a new report has found. The FreeStyle Libre system,...Read More

Female risk factors for a heart attack investigated in new UK study

Thu, 08 Nov 2018

A large UK study has investigated the impact of smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure on the risk of a heart attack. People with diabetes are known to have an increased risk of...Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month: I reversed my macular edema and lost 35lbs

Thu, 08 Nov 2018

In this Diabetes Awareness Month success story we're featuring a man who went low carb and improved his health to the point where he reversed his macular edema. Diabetic macular ed...Read More

Stress could impact type 2 diabetes development in older women

Wed, 07 Nov 2018

Women with high levels of stress could have nearly double the risk for type 2 diabetes compared to those with lower stress levels, research suggests. Stress is known to influence b...Read More

No link found between antibiotics in pregnancy and type 1 diabetes development in children

Wed, 07 Nov 2018

Taking antibiotics during pregnancy does not raise the risk of the child going on to develop type 1 diabetes, researchers have said. The work was carried out because previous studi...Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month: My type 1 diabetes management improved on low carb

Wed, 07 Nov 2018

As we continue to spotlight the diabetes community's success stories this Diabetes Awareness Month, we're featuring a man with type 1 diabetes who went low carb and has turned his ...Read More

Prevention and patient empowerment at heart of NHS health plans

Tue, 06 Nov 2018

Prevention and patient empowerment have been highlighted as "integral" parts of NHS England's Long Term Plan, the health secretary has revealed. Matt Hancock, the Health and Socia...Read More

Soaring insulin costs to be tackled in the US

Tue, 06 Nov 2018

Spiralling costs in the US are being tackled a bid to stop people with diabetes from rationing their insulin. The Endocrine Society is calling on pharmaceutical companies, chemist...Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month: How I lost nine stone and put type 2 diabetes into remission

Tue, 06 Nov 2018

Today's Diabetes Awareness Month success story is about a man who remarkably lost nine stone and put his type 2 diabetes into remission. Simon Dando had HbA1c levels of 82 mmol/mol...Read More

Managing blood sugar levels when outside tops poll of diabetes community concerns

Mon, 05 Nov 2018

Having low or high blood sugar levels when outside is the diabetes community's biggest concern, according to new Diabetes.co.uk poll. Around 35% of respondents selected "Hypo/hype...Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month: I cut out starchy carbs and halved my HbA1c

Mon, 05 Nov 2018

In today's Diabetes Awareness Month success story we're looking at Tom Orr, who cut out pasta and rice and saw a significant improvement in his HbA1c. Ten years ago, Tom was diagn...Read More

Diabetes Digital Media relaunches #BlueNovember for Diabetes Awareness Month 2018

Mon, 05 Nov 2018

Diabetes Digital Media (DDM) is relaunching the #BlueNovember campaign for Diabetes Awareness Month to encourage people to share their stories about having diabetes. The #BlueNovem...Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month: Going low carb improved my retinopathy symptoms

Fri, 02 Nov 2018

To celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month we're showcasing some of the remarkable success stories of the diabetes community. On Thursday we shared the amazing story of Rachel Griffin, ...Read More

Metformin could be used to help treat Alzheimer's disease

Fri, 02 Nov 2018

The type 2 diabetes drug metformin could be used to help treat Alzheimer's disease, according to research. US researchers say they have found evidence to suggest that metformin has...Read More

Diabetes.co.uk co-founder appears on BBC Business Live

Thu, 01 Nov 2018

One in four people who join Diabetes Digital Media's Low Carb Program put their type 2 diabetes into remission, the company's co-founder has told the BBC. Arjun Panesar, who is th...Read More

One in eight Britons are now vegetarian or vegan, survey reveals

Thu, 01 Nov 2018

One in eight Britons are now choosing to be either vegetarian or vegan, according to a new report. The figures have been released as part of an annual food and drink survey compile...Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month: Retired nurses loses six stone on low carb

Thu, 01 Nov 2018

Each year Diabetes Awareness Month strives to bring worldwide attention to diabetes, and to commemorate this year's campaign we'll be showcasing some of the incredible success stor...Read More

Online type 1 diabetes comic to launch on World Diabetes Day

Wed, 31 Oct 2018

A follow-up to an online comic is being launched to help educate people about the differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Type 1: Attack of the Ketones will be rel...Read More

Grassroots football is lowering type 2 diabetes health costs in Scotland, says report

Wed, 31 Oct 2018

Grassroots football has helped save Scottish health services £10m in type 2 diabetes costs over the last year, according to a new report. UEFA and the Scottish Football Associ...Read More

Plant-based diet improves mood and could reduce type 2 diabetes risk factors

Wed, 31 Oct 2018

Eating a plant-based or vegan diet could significantly improve psychological wellbeing and reduce risk factors of type 2 diabetes, research indicates. The UK scientists behind the ...Read More

Metformin linked to protection against eye condition

Tue, 30 Oct 2018

A link between metformin and protection against a condition that can cause blindness has been found. A Taiwanese research team say they have found evidence to support that people ...Read More

Two-year-old pricked by diabetes lancet at Wetherspoon pub

Tue, 30 Oct 2018

A toddler was pricked by a lancet from a diabetes testing kit in a Wetherspoon pub, a spokesman for the company has confirmed. Oscar Bate, aged two, is awaiting results in order t...Read More

Support from peers improve health of people with type 2 diabetes and depression

Tue, 30 Oct 2018

The importance of peer support in helping people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition has been highlighted by a US study suggesting it reduces the risk of being hospitalised...Read More

JDRF joins forces for Connect Immune Research project to tackle autoimmune conditions

Mon, 29 Oct 2018

A collection of charities representing people with autoimmune conditions have joined forces to launch a research project to understand the conditions, of which type 1 diabetes is o...Read More

Rugby player with type 1 diabetes in FreeStyle Libre mission

Mon, 29 Oct 2018

Worcester Warriors player Chris Pennell, who has type 1 diabetes, is calling on NHS bosses in his county to end the FreeStyle Libre postcode lottery. The fullback self-funds the fl...Read More

NHS audit reveals importance of preventing diabetes-related complications

Mon, 29 Oct 2018

The importance of reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications has been emphasised after new data was revealed by the NHS. The NHS National Diabetes Audit is one of the lar...Read More

Sydney GP loses appeal over insulin murder

Fri, 26 Oct 2018

A Sydney doctor has lost an appeal against his conviction for the murder of his second wife with a lethal dose of fast-acting insulin. Brian Kenneth Crickitt, 65, was jailed for a ...Read More

Gum disease treatment linked to improved blood glucose in type 2 diabetes, study finds

Fri, 26 Oct 2018

New research suggests that treating gum disease may be a factor in lowering blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes. Healthy gums were also associated with lower risks...Read More

Breastfeeding impacts gut bacteria which may be a factor in type 1 diabetes

Fri, 26 Oct 2018

Breastfeeding has been found to impact gut bacteria that might be significant in protecting children from developing type 1 diabetes, according to new research. The findings have ...Read More

Experimental procedure found to stabilise blood sugars in type 2 diabetes

Thu, 25 Oct 2018

Scientists in Amsterdam trialled a procedure on people with type 2 diabetes to great effect. The researchers have described their findings as spectacular, but the full extent of lo...Read More

PCSK9 inhibitor cholesterol drugs chosen for rapid uptake in the UK

Thu, 25 Oct 2018

A class of expensive cholesterol-lowering drugs known as PCSK9 inhibitors have been chosen by the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) to be fast-tracked into availability. Pharm...Read More

American researchers announce new 3.3 million USD type 1 diabetes atlas

Thu, 25 Oct 2018

A high-resolution reference map of pancreatic cells will be created to help scientists better understand the development of type 1 diabetes. A $3.3 million grant has been awarded t...Read More

Research looks at relationship of excessive glucagon in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 24 Oct 2018

Researchers have investigated the factors associated with raised levels of glucagon in people with type 2 diabetes. Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas which works to ra...Read More

Childhood obesity on the agenda at the Diabetes Professional Care conference

Wed, 24 Oct 2018

Leading experts will be discussing how to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity at the Diabetes Professional Care conference taking place next month. Earlier this month NHS Dig...Read More

Exercise by dads before conception could reduce type 2 diabetes risk, new research suggests

Tue, 23 Oct 2018

Fathers-to-be may be able to lower the risk of their offspring developing type 2 diabetes through getting more exercise prior to conception, according to American researchers. Type...Read More

Nasal glucagon performs quickly in treating hypoglycemia in latest trial

Tue, 23 Oct 2018

Nasal glucagon showed similar success in quickly treating hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes when compared to the currently available injectable glucagon. The findings of the trial we...Read More

Family of nine-year-old campaigns against postcode lottery for FreeStyle Libre access

Mon, 22 Oct 2018

The family of a nine-year-old is campaigning to get access to the FreeStyle Libre on prescription as her CCG is not offering the technology. The Libre is a flash glucose monitor an...Read More

Average UK lunch break falls to 22 minutes which is likely to affect health

Mon, 22 Oct 2018

Lunchtime work breaks have been shrinking in recent years with the average lunch break in the UK now standing at 22 minutes, according to a survey. Previous studies have demonstrat...Read More

INPUT and JDRF announce charity merger

Mon, 22 Oct 2018

INPUT, a charity which has worked to help people with type 1 diabetes get better access to diabetes technology has joined to merge with type 1 diabetes charity JDRF. In merging, th...Read More

Heart disease risk is lower in frail people who exercise more, study suggests

Fri, 19 Oct 2018

Doing exercise reduces the risk of older people developing frailty and can lead to a longer life, research from Spain has suggested. There have been calls for individualised care t...Read More

Pupils raise awareness of type 1 diabetes by wearing onesies

Fri, 19 Oct 2018

Children from primary schools in Jersey have been swapping their uniforms with onesies and pyjamas to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes. The 'Wear One for Type 1' initiative, as r...Read More

Manchester festival puts best foot forward in raising diabetes awareness

Fri, 19 Oct 2018

A science festival showcasing more than 7,000 socks will raise awareness about the foot problems that can occur in people with diabetes. Seven Thousand Feet will feature at the Man...Read More

Research provides new insights into diabetic retinopathy risk

Thu, 18 Oct 2018

People with diabetes could reduce their risk of diabetic retinopathy for every hour they achieve target blood glucose levels, research suggests. Chinese researchers reported the as...Read More

Welsh rugby star celebrates international recall after type 1 diabetes diagnosis

Thu, 18 Oct 2018

Welsh rugby player Tyler Morgan has completed a remarkable comeback after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In May this year, the 23-year-old complained of weight loss and feel...Read More

New genetic study into LADA reveals connections to type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Thu, 18 Oct 2018

Scientists believe that the diabetes type LADA may actually be a hybrid of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. LADA is short for Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood. It is com...Read More

Bariatric surgery linked with reduced risk of coronary artery disease, stroke and death

Wed, 17 Oct 2018

People with severe obesity and type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric (weight loss) surgery were around 40% less likely to suffer either a coronary artery event (such as a heart a...Read More

Breastfeeding hormone linked to 27 per cent reduced type 2 diabetes risk

Wed, 17 Oct 2018

A link has been found between a hormone produced during breastfeeding and a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Prolactin is produced during breastfeeding and has been sho...Read More

NHS approves gestational diabetes smart app

Wed, 17 Oct 2018

A remote monitoring smartphone app to help those with gestational diabetes monitor their condition has been given the go-ahead by the NHS. GDm-Health, which allows the user to main...Read More

Beta cell treatment investigated in new type 1 diabetes trial

Tue, 16 Oct 2018

A pioneering treatment has been trialled which could eventually be used to protect insulin production in people with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. An early trial of the DILfreq...Read More

US boy raises thousands in three days by selling pumpkins to buy diabetic service dog

Tue, 16 Oct 2018

A six-year-old boy with type 1 diabetes has raised more than £16,000 ($20,000) by selling pumpkins to buy a diabetic service dog. Ian Unger, from Michigan in America, launche...Read More

Alcohol-related problems need addressing within diabetes, researchers say

Mon, 15 Oct 2018

People with diabetes have been warned about the effects of alcohol-related complications for their long-term health. A Finnish study has revealed a link between diabetes and an ea...Read More

RCGP type 2 diabetes e-learning module recommended for Diabetes Awareness Month

Mon, 15 Oct 2018

An influential body representing general practitioners is urging healthcare professionals to complete a low carb course to mark Diabetes Awareness Month in November. The Type 2 Dia...Read More

US researchers explore ways to help teenagers with type 1 diabetes protect their hearts

Fri, 12 Oct 2018

The importance of exercising has been emphasised in a US review to help teenagers with type 1 diabetes avoid heart complications. Joslin Diabetes Center researchers in the US inter...Read More

Living near junk food restaurants could increase type 2 diabetes risk

Fri, 12 Oct 2018

People who live near to takeaway places, junk food cafes and fast-food vendors are 11% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who do not, research suggests. The scientis...Read More

Obesity rates in year 6 primary school children continue to grow, data reveals

Fri, 12 Oct 2018

The rate of children in England aged 10-11 who are severely obese has increased by more than a third since 2007, new figures show. The proportion of obese Year 6 pupils across the ...Read More

Could intensive blood pressure therapy lower cardiovascular risks in diabetes?

Thu, 11 Oct 2018

Intensive blood pressure (BP) therapy has been investigated as a way of helping people with diabetes avoid developing a cardiovascular health problem. People with diabetes can be m...Read More

Regulatory approval edges nearer for DIY diabetes technology

Thu, 11 Oct 2018

People with diabetes could be one step closer to having 'do it yourself' technology approved by regulators, it has been announced. Tidepool, a not-for-profit organisation, is worki...Read More

Eating more full fat dairy could reduce your type 2 diabetes risk

Thu, 11 Oct 2018

Eating more dairy fat has been associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a new study. Among people who had higher biomarkers of dairy fat consumption, the ris...Read More

Gene mutations in gut linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk

Wed, 10 Oct 2018

A gene mutation found in the gut could reduce someone's chances of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers have said. The US authors report that the study could be used to better p...Read More

Theresa May pledges new funding to mark World Mental Health Day

Wed, 10 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May has marked World Mental Health Day by pledging new funding to the Samaritans. The Samaritans will remain free for the next four years after the governme...Read More

Intermittent fasting helps three men with type 2 diabetes come off insulin

Wed, 10 Oct 2018

Three men with type 2 diabetes reversed their dependence on insulin after undergoing intermittent fasting, a Canadian study reports. Intermittent fasting has shown to be an effecti...Read More

All hospitals in England agree to reduce sugary drink sales

Tue, 09 Oct 2018

Every NHS hospital in England has agreed to cut sales of sugary drinks to help battle high obesity rates. A total of 23 trusts have agreed to stop selling beverages high in sugar a...Read More

Swedish study finds new way to restore insulin production in type 2 diabetes

Tue, 09 Oct 2018

A new discovery among researchers could be used to help restore insulin production in people with type 2 diabetes. A team from Lund University in Sweden says the answer lies in bl...Read More

Lifestyle management prioritised in new ADA guidelines for type 2 diabetes

Tue, 09 Oct 2018

Experts have produced a new document calling for better management of blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European A...Read More

Healthier brain linked to blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes

Mon, 08 Oct 2018

People with type 1 diabetes who maintain good blood glucose control could reduce their risk of developing dementia in the long term, US researchers have concluded. More than 3,400 ...Read More

Second version of FreeStyle Libre will include optional alarm

Mon, 08 Oct 2018

An updated version of the FreeStyle Libre will feature an optional alarm to alert high and low blood glucose levels. The 'FreeStyle Libre 2' will be launched in Germany this autumn...Read More

Hospital care for people with diabetes needs to be improved, charity says

Mon, 08 Oct 2018

More than a quarter of a million diabetes inpatients in the UK experienced a medication error in hospital last year. Charity Diabetes UK has called on hospitals to improve patient...Read More

Type 2 diabetes could be predicted 20 years before diagnosis

Fri, 05 Oct 2018

It might be possible to detect whether someone is likely to develop type 2 diabetes up to 20 years before they are diagnosed, researchers have said. The findings from the Japanese ...Read More

Pedal machines introduced in Suffolk school to fight obesity

Fri, 05 Oct 2018

A Suffolk school has committed to fighting obesity among its students by introducing pedal machines under their desks. The equipment - which is not compulsory for pupils of Red Oak...Read More

Immune system discovery could help researchers further understand type 1 diabetes

Fri, 05 Oct 2018

A key discovery about the immune system could help scientists understand more about how type 1 diabetes develops. Because type 1 diabetes is caused when T cells (immune cells) att...Read More

Metformin as effective as gastric band surgery for improving glucose levels in type 2 diabetes

Thu, 04 Oct 2018

Metformin has similar benefits to having gastric band surgery in slowing the progression of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, research suggests. The Beta Cell Restoration through Fa...Read More

Lxyumia could help prevent kidney damage in type 2 diabetes

Thu, 04 Oct 2018

The injectable diabetes drug Lyxumia could help prevent kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular problems, researchers have said. Lyxumia, the brand name fo...Read More

Artificial pancreas system improves blood sugar control, reduces hypo risk

Thu, 04 Oct 2018

Using a closed-loop artificial pancreas system leads to improved blood glucose control and reduced hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), new research shows. The findings from the study, ...Read More

Genetic variant linked to type 2 diabetes risk irrespective of BMI

Wed, 03 Oct 2018

Lean people who carry a specific gene variant face a significant risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to researchers. Type 2 diabetes is commonly associated with obesity, ...Read More

Testosterone therapy could help control type 2 diabetes in men

Wed, 03 Oct 2018

Long-term testosterone therapy could help men with type 2 diabetes and low testosterone levels lose weight and even put type 2 diabetes into remission, research suggests. A German...Read More

Artificial sweeteners could negatively impact gut bacteria

Wed, 03 Oct 2018

Artificial sweeteners found in soft drinks could be harmful to gut bacteria, according to new research. Six sweeteners that negatively affect gut health have been identified by res...Read More

Welsh woman walks one million steps for charity to highlight risks of DKA

Tue, 02 Oct 2018

A family from Wales has walked a total of four million steps for charity to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes. Laura Carter, 29, was admitted to hospital for three months in 2008 ...Read More

Weight gain from childhood to adulthood could impact type 2 diabetes risk

Tue, 02 Oct 2018

The rate of weight gain from childhood to adulthood could impact type 2 diabetes risk differently to having high body mass index (BMI) throughout life, research suggests. More and ...Read More

Type 1 diabetes does not impact hearing loss study suggests

Mon, 01 Oct 2018

Having type 1 diabetes is not associated with an increased risk of developing a hearing impairment, research has found. Scientists compared 1,150 people with type 1 diabetes with 2...Read More

Type 1 diabetes vaccine being harnessed from celiac disease research

Mon, 01 Oct 2018

Scientists are working on developing a vaccine for type 1 diabetes based on the findings of a project to prevent celiac disease. The JDRF's T1D Fund, which aims to find a cure for ...Read More

Grieving mother urges parents to know type 1 diabetes symptoms

Fri, 28 Sep 2018

A mother who lost her toddler to undiagnosed type 1 diabetes is urging parents to be aware of the symptoms. Sierra Greenlee's two-year-old daughter Arya passed away after falling ...Read More

New approach could better predict coronary artery disease in people with type 2 diabetes

Fri, 28 Sep 2018

Genetic analysis could be used to determine whether someone with type 2 diabetes is at risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD). Joslin Diabetes Center scientists in the US...Read More

Low calorie liquid diet recommended as NHS obesity treatment by researchers

Fri, 28 Sep 2018

Low calorie soups and shakes should be recommended as an NHS treatment, according to researchers from the University of Oxford. A study published in the BMJ revealed that people lo...Read More

Healthy HbA1c levels in people with diabetes can reduce risk of infections

Thu, 27 Sep 2018

People with diabetes who are maintaining healthy HbA1c levels can significantly reduce the risk of being hospitalised due to infections, according to research. A study conducted by...Read More

Eating a Mediterranean diet and avoiding junk food could reduce depression risk

Thu, 27 Sep 2018

Cutting down on junk food could reduce the risk of depression, researchers have said. People who eat a Mediterranean diet were much less likely to develop depression compared with ...Read More

Ketogenic diet has benefits for women with ovarian or endometrial cancer, study reports

Thu, 27 Sep 2018

Women with ovarian or endometrial cancer lost more weight and lowered insulin levels on a ketogenic diet compared to those who ate low fat, scientists report. The researchers sugge...Read More

NHS needs to pay less for insulin, study advises

Wed, 26 Sep 2018

It is "unacceptable" that the NHS is being forced to pay five times more than it should for insulin, a non-profit group has said. A new study shows the health service is paying &#...Read More

Paralympic gold medallist with type 1 diabetes overcomes needle phobia

Wed, 26 Sep 2018

A Paralympic gold medallist has spoken about his recent type 1 diagnosis and overcoming a phobia of needles. Jonathan Fox, the 100m backstroke world record holder, was diagnosed wi...Read More