New combination drug LixiLan succeeds in phase III trial

A new combination drug for type 2 diabetes, LixiLan has demonstrated positive…

First CGM integrated touchscreen insulin pump approved by FDA

The t:slim G4 has become the first touchscreen insulin pump with integrated…

Smokers with type 2 diabetes 50 per cent more likely to suffer heart problems

Patients with type 2 diabetes that smoke are 50% more likely to…

Type 2 diabetes prevention programme shows promise

A national programme designed to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes…

Short bursts of intense exercise reverse heart abnormalities in people with type 2 diabetes, study finds

Short bursts of intense exercise improves heart structure and improves diabetes control…

Trans fats ban reduces rates of heart disease, study finds

Banning trans fats does reduce rates of heart disease, according to new…

Type 1 diabetes trial patient insulin-free after treatment

A new type 1 diabetes trial has left one participant completely insulin-free.…

Half of all US adults have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, study finds

Half of all US adults have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes,…

Sanofis long-acting insulin Toujeo approved for use in Scotland

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved the use of Sanofi’s long-acting…

Diabetes drug Victoza fails type 1 trial

Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Victoza has failed a trial that assessed its…