Less than half of diabetes community are wearing a mask when going outdoors

A poll conducted on the Diabetes Forum has shown that just under…

Plastic face shields ‘are not effective in stopping COVID-19 spread’

Plastic face shields now commonly worn by hairdressers, barbers and beauty salon…

Loneliness linked to type 2 diabetes risk

Long bouts of loneliness could be the answer for why some people…

Woman with type 1 diabetes sacked for self-isolating wins tribunal payout

A woman with type 1 diabetes who was sacked for self-isolating at…

Body microbiota combined with obesity and diabetes increases COVID-19 severity

American researchers have reviewed a series of studies and think they may…

Care homes warned to further prevent more COVID-19 outbreaks

Care home providers across England have been urged to take “necessary action…

Potential risk model could see 4.5m people shielding from COVID-19 this winter

People’s health, weight, age and sex will determine whether they will need…

Texting teens with type 1 diabetes could help them manage their health better

Texting and financial awards are “promising methods” to engage with teenagers who…

One in five Finnish pregnant women develop gestational diabetes

Around 20% of Finnish expectant mothers are developing gestational diabetes, according to…

How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or coronavirus?

Now that all the schools have gone back and children are mixing…