New glucose detecting device could offer alternative to finger pricking

A new, first-of-its-kind device has been developed by researchers in the US…

Radiotherapy for kids linked to greater future risk of diabetes

A new study suggests that radiation therapy in childhood may increase the…

Diabetics with low HDL cholesterol at greater risk of kidney disease

Scientists in Australia have revealed that type 2 diabetes patients with lower…

Bariatric surgery lowers risk of type 2 diabetes

Weight loss surgery can delay or prevent the onset of type 2…

FDA approves generic versions of diabetes drug Actos

The first generic versions of the type 2 diabetes medication Actos have…

Novel biomarkers can indicate diabetes risk independently of glucose levels

An individuals’ risk of developing diabetes mellitus could be determined by measuring…

Obesity and diabetes in middle age may accelerate cognitive decline

Middle-aged people who are obese and have other health problems such as…

Berry wine beverage could aid blood sugar control

People with diabetes could keep their blood glucose levels under control by…

Use of Tradjenta diabetes drug expended in the US

Tradjenta (linagliptin), the new type 2 diabetes drug from Boehringer Ingelheim and…

Almost 250,000 Scots now living with diabetes

Nearly a quarter of a million people in Scotland are living with…