South Shields MP throws support behind diabetes screening campaign

Residents of the coastal town of South Shields will be screened for…

Scientists identify pancreatic stem cells

Stem cells in the human pancreas have been identified for the first…

FreeStyle InsuLinx blood glucose monitor hits Australia

The FreeStyle InsuLinx blood glucose monitor from Abbott Laboratories is now available…

Australian diabetics improving blood sugar control

Type 2 diabetes sufferers in Australia are managing their blood glucose levels…

Mortality risk higher for breast cancer patients with type 2 diabetes

Breast cancer patients who also suffer from type 2 diabetes face a…

Grilled and roasted food may increase diabetes risk

Eating grilled or roasted food could increase your risk of obesity and…

Could common viral infection increase the risk of diabetes

Infection with a common virus, cytomegalovirus, may be responsible for increasing risk…

First ever diabetes care home review underway

A new national health drive has been launched in an effort to…

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…