DCUK NL - 26/02/2019

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Type 2 diabetes rates increase in the UK

Figures suggest that 1 in 10 over 40s in the UK now has type 2 diabetes, and the NHS has stressed how imperative it is that action is taken to prevent this figure from rising.

How is T2 being tackled

Note to self

People who monitor their food intake more often could be more likely to achieve success with weight loss, a new study suggests.

"It's highly effective"

Tributes paid to 11-year-old

Mourners gathered in Northern Ireland last week to pay tribute to an 11-year-old who passed away due to undiagnosed T1D.

"She was extremely loved"

Are nuts good for the heart?

Eating tree nuts, such as walnuts and almonds, could lower the risk of heart disease among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a two-decade US study.

The benefits of nuts

Type 1 paradigm shift

US researchers have discovered type 1 diabetes could be delayed, representing a 'paradigm shift' regarding treatment for the condition.

What the results mean

Low carb in the family

Looking for some new family-friendly recipes? We've put together a low carb cookbook which reveals a typical low carb day. There's even a fun baking activity to get the kids involved with!

Get your cookbook

Take a look at some of today's top threads:

1 GCSE biology textbook - diabetes section...
2 Been invited out to a chippy restaurant today...
3 Asking the community...
4 Avocados
5 Calling All Type 2's
6 Choice of 3 pumps
7 A whole lot of fear
8 What have you eaten today?
9End of February 48 hour group fasting support
10 Type 1 diabeties DKA

There are 1,878,127 posts from 296,629 members in the forum right now.

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What we're eating

JDRF statement

As DIY type 1 diabetes technologies expand, JDRF has issued a position statement on the implications behind this new movement.

Why is DIY tech popular?

Simple vs. complex carbs

Do you know the difference between simple and complex carbs? Sugar levels vary between the two, which has an impact on blood sugar.

What's the difference?

Have a great day,

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