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Could saliva help diagnose T1D?

Saliva can be a good indicator of overall health, and Greek researchers say a painless saliva test could become the best way to test children for type 1 diabetes.

"Easy, simple and painless"

Cadbury raises the bar

Cadbury will launch a Dairy Milk bar next year containing 30% less sugar. It also plans to lower sugar in Wine Gums and Jelly Babies.

A 'significant innovation'

Call for medicinal cannabis

A drugs advisory board has called for medicinal cannabis to be available to help treat certain conditions in the UK.

How cannabis can help

Three sensor boost

Abbott, the manufacturers of the FreeStyle Libre, will increase the number of sensors people can buy at one time from two to three, reversing their previous restriction.

Abbott changes stance

In need of motivation?

We've all been there, as princessleah29 attests to on the Forum, writing: "I'm really worried about my health but keep failing to lose weight."

How to get back on track

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Insulin and individuality

Should diabetes guidelines be more flexible? We spoke with a father who feels his daughter’s individuality is being neglected.

'Our doctor won't agree with us'

Fast track to success

Eating a 5:2 intermittent fasting diet could be a beneficial way to lower HbA1c levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

The benefits of fasting

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