Implant of human kidney stem cells mimics beta cells to control blood sugar in mice

New stem cell research in mice shows that re-engineered human kidney cells,…

Diabetes specialist nurse scoops top award in recognition of her teaching skills

A senior lecturer in diabetes care has been given a prestigious award…

Clergyman who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 70 years awarded medal

A man who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 70 years…

Shockwave therapy could treat frozen shoulder in people with diabetes

A type of shockwave therapy could offer a safe treatment option for…

Regular moderate intake of chocolate may lower risk of type 2 diabetes

A new observational study, looking at habitual chocolate consumption in middle-aged populations…

Female night shift workers could be at greater type 2 diabetes risk

Women who work irregular patterns swapping between day and night shifts could…

Peptide found in urine could increase kidney disease risk in type 1 diabetes

Having elevated albumin in the urine can increase the risk of kidney…

Online junk food adverts that target children to be banned from 2017

A ban for online junk food adverts targeting children is to be…

Sugar tax to go ahead despite lobbying efforts of soft drinks industry to halt it

The well-overdue levy on soft drinks promised by the UK government is…

Coil and implant safest birth control for diabetes, researchers suggest

Two forms of contraceptives which are commonly given to women could help…