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A man with type 1 diabetes who was called a “druggie scumbag” for injecting insulin at a bus stop is raising awareness of the condition by sharing his story.

Ignorance over injecting

Spirit lifter

A fascinating new study reports drinking alcohol three or four times a week could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Alcohol and diabetes

Addicted to sugar

“Anyone else a sugar addict?” asks Diabetes Forum user Vidgren, who is afraid of relapsing having gone on to a low-carb, high-fat diet.

Kicking the habit

Control group

Joslin scientists have reiterated the importance of good blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes to lower the risk of cardiovascular problems.

T1D and complications

The cool way

Is your summer holiday near? Keep your insulin, vials and cartridges cool while travelling with the FRIO Large Cooling Wallet Blue.

Travelling with insulin

Breaking the (break)fast

German researchers have questioned the importance of breakfast, claiming that skipping the meal could actually improve metabolic health. We’ve reviewed the evidence, and they may be on to something.

Is breakfast important?

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Shot in the dark?

Tequila’s medicinal effects could have benefits for weight loss and lowering blood sugar levels, say researchers from Mexico.

Tequila benefits

Sport a new look

With the kids off school, the summer is an opportunity to try out some new sports and new activities. Skiing, anyone?

Try a new activity

Have a great day,

PS. Enlarged red blood cells? Is this related to diabetes?

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