Parental smoking in utero increases diabetes risk for adult women

An increased risk of developing diabetes in adulthood is linked to tobacco…

Deaf people at higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Inadequate access to primary care means that deaf people have a higher…

Reduced blood pressure in type 2 diabetes reduces death risk

Reduced systolic blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes was found…

Cell death and the development of type 2 diabetes

Scientists have identified a key mechanism used by the body to stop…

Dexcom develops Apple Watch glucose monitoring app

Dexcom, the company behind advanced continuous glucose monitoring devices, such as the…

Angry Birds blood testing meter released in UK

The world’s first Angry Birds themed blood glucose meter has been released…

Smart insulin could transform diabetes treatment

A “smart” insulin is currently undergoing trials which could ease the strain…

Severely obese diabetic patients not benefitted by bariatric surgery

Diabetic patients who are severely obese with a BMI of 45 or…

FDA approves additional use of Lucentis for diabetic retinopathy

The expanded approval of Lucentis 0.3 mg has been announced by the…

Chilli pepper could tackle obesity epidemic

A discovery with the potential to change the obesity epidemic has reportedly…