Annual obesity and diabetes drug bill for NHS Scotland rises to GBP75m

The cost of treating type 2 diabetes to NHS Scotland rose to…

Study finds whey protein eases blood glucose management

New research has linked whey protein with better management of blood sugar…

Hydrolysed milk for infants fails to reduce type 1 diabetes

Researchers have found that using hydrolysed milk, after completing breastfeeding, does not…

Over 280 thousand newly diagnosed with diabetes each year

Figures from the National Diabetes Audit show that over 280,000 people receive…

Large swings in blood sugar could harm the heart in type 1 diabetes

Researchers from the University of Michigan have shown that a wider variance…

Combination of aerobic exercise and weight training best for type 2 diabetes

A new study suggests that the most effective way for people with…

Insulin pumps outperform injections in type 2 diabetes trial

Insulin pumps appear to offer better diabetes control in people with type…

High adherence to statins linked with a third greater risk of diabetes

A large study in Italy shows that taking statins daily has a…

Lower HbA1c linked with decreased risks of stroke and heart problems

Studies show that lowering HbA1c by 1% (11 mmol/mol) in patients with…

Lack of GP referrals to structured diabetes education

Diabetes patients should be referred by their GPs to structured education courses…