Diabetes rates surging among American youth

A new alarming report has revealed the number of children in the…

NHS cost cutting is false economy concludes Diabetes UK report

A report released by Diabetes UK, shows that short term cost cutting…

BMI history may be useful for diabetes screening

Screening for diabetes could be improved by taking into account people’s body…

Government publishes statutory guidance on support for diabetes in schools

On Wednesday 30 April the UK Government published new legislation on the…

Whey protein linked to lower diabetes risk in obese adults

Whey protein, a form of protein commonly found in milk and cheese,…

Research to investigate impact of online psychological therapy on diabetes distress

Researchers in the UK have received funding to test whether one-to-one psychological…

Glucophage powder discontinued in the UK

Powdered versions of the diabetes medication Glucophage (metformin) are to be pulled…

10 year diabetes duration associated with 2 year increased aging of the brain

A study of 614 patients with type 2 diabetes shows that, on…

Anti-inflammatory protein shows promise for treating type 1 diabetes

Scientists have identified an anti-inflammatory protein which could help stop type 1…

Cloning technique used to create pancreatic cells for type 1 diabetes

Researchers have employed cloning techniques to produce personalised pancreatic beta cells. The…