Who has the low-carb world record?

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The low-carb diet continues to be shown to be an “effective technique” in managing diabetes, and now we can reveal which doctor holds the world record for success in treating their diabetes patients.

World record results

A model example

A 19-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes hailed Prime Minister Theresa May as a “positive role model” for people with diabetes after a trip to Downing Street.

A ‘surreal experience’

Beating sexual problems

Diabetes can unfortunately cause sexual dysfunction for both men and women. But these can be overcome providing you manage your diabetes well.

Diabetes and sex

Gaming and retinopathy

A new gaming console called the Nintendo Switch could be of significant interest for people with diabetes, especially those with diabetic retinopathy.

Time to Switch?

Tips for meal planning

Many people can find meal planning hard, or at least unenjoyable, but successful meal planning can help you get better blood sugar control.

What can I eat?

7 things not to say to someone with diabetes

Sometimes a conversation about diabetes can become exasperating very quickly. This is most often due to an innocuous comment from the other party; one they probably don’t know has infuriated you. We look at seven of those triggers.

Don’t say these things

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Professional Conference round-up

Read our round-up of last week’s Diabetes UK Professional Conference, which reported updates on the EndoBarrier and diabulimia in T1 boys.

Conference highlights

Stem cell trial success

The research centre aiming to cure T1D within six years has released findings from a clinical trial showing patients came off insulin for several years.

Off insulin for six years

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