Severe hypos increase the risk of heart attacks in type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes that have a history of severe hypoglycemia…

Statins increase diabetes risk by 12 per cent

A study of 130,000 people, drawn from a number of clinical trials,…

Consultant loses bid to prevent high calorie Costa operating in hospital

A specialist consultant in weight loss surgery has lost a bid to…

Diabetes drug metformin linked to low levels of thyroid stimulating hormone

Use of the type 2 diabetes drug metformin has been linked with…

Islet cell implant for diabetes receives USD16 million grant

ViaCyte, the makers of a promising new treatment for type 1 diabetes…

Diabetes UK partnership with Tesco yields 40 per cent income increase

Charity Diabetes UK’s income has grown by 40 per cent thanks to…

Diabetes driving tool reduces mishaps by 53 per cent

Use of an online diabetes driving resource resulted in a 53 per…

Ryzodeg has benefits over basal bolus in type 2 diabetes

Novo Nordisk’s latest mixed insulin, Ryzodeg, failed to outperform a basal bolus…

Artificial sweeteners may raise blood sugar though gut bacteria

A study into mice and humans has shown consumption of artificial sweeteners…

Insulin pumps lower risk of fatal heart problems by 43 per cent

Use of insulin pumps is associated with much lower risks of cardiovascular…