Leeds achieves lower childhood obesity figures

Leeds has become successful in driving down childhood obesity numbers, according to…

38 per cent of adults with type 1 diabetes are misdiagnosed with type 2

Nearly 40 per cent of adults with type 1 diabetes were misdiagnosed…

European Commission approves Zynquista for type 1 diabetes

A new treatment has been approved for use in Europe for people…

Liraglutide shown be effective in treating children with type 2 diabetes

A trial of the injectable type 2 diabetes drug liraglutide has shown…

Tea drinkers will not miss sugar after quitting, research shows

Not only is it beneficial to quit adding sugar to your cup…

Obesity challenge in the UK revealed following BMI study findings

People with a BMI (body mass index) of between 35-40 are almost…

Scientists warn of fracture risk among older women with type 2 diabetes

The risk of older women with type 2 diabetes experiencing fractures has…

Metformin aids long-term weight loss compared with placebo, study reports

The commonly-prescribed type 2 diabetes drug metformin could be useful for enabling…

Landmark US consensus recommends low carb diet in diabetes management

A landmark consensus that eating low carb is beneficial for managing diabetes…

Additive found in baked goods linked with possible type 2 diabetes risk

An ingredient commonly found in bread and baked goods to preserve food…