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 Technology, reversing diabetes
+ HbA1c
Technology plays a big part
in diabetes care.
Advances in technology have
led to huge improvements in products used to treat diabetes, such as blood glucose meters
and insulin pumps.
For example, it was recently revealed that researchers in Manchester have developed new technology that could lead to stronger, longer lasting and easier to administer insulin.
Blood glucose monitoring is one area of diabetes care that is constantly being improved.
Among the latest developments is a tiny, implantable device that can check for up to five different substances in the blood, including glucose, at the same time and provide instant results.
Technological research has been looking to find a viable alternative to injections for a number of years.
There has been some initial success but it has yet to be a significantly profitable enough area for manufacturers.
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There are special threads for people who are newly diagnosed to diabetes experts, room for parents to share advice, low carbers, insulin pumpers, information about employment, diabetes events and much more.
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Back to school again
 The Easter holidays are over and it's back to school again so a good time to revise notes on diabetes at school.
Read our guide on diabetes at school which includes snacks, tests and injections as well as
absences.
 Diabetes at school
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Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is a condition that results from inflammation of the pancreas.
The most common symptom is a very strong
pain towards the top of the abdomen.
The risk of pancreatitis is slightly higher amongst people with type 2 diabetes than the rest of the population.
Diabetes and pancreatitis
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Video Guide: Reversing diabetes
Reversing diabetes refers to steps which help to significantly improve insulin sensitivity.
It is not a cure but has allowed some people with type 2 diabetes to come off diabetes medication.
Watch more on reversing diabetes
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What is MODY?
MODY is a rare genetic form of diabetes which
may display symptoms at an early age, and sometimes in toddlers.
It can sometimes be mistaken for type 1 diabetes and can often be treated without the need for
insulin.
Diabetes MODY |
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Low carb dinners
Find ideas for having satisfying dinners whilst keeping to a low carbohydrate intake.
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Diabetic travel insurance
Going away somewhere nice?
Get a FREE diabetic travel insurance quote in minutes.
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Hand conditions
High blood sugar levels can increase the risk of suffering from a number of hand conditions.
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 HbA1c
HbA1c gives a good guide of how well controlled your blood glucose levels are.
An HbA1c test should be carried out at least once a year and your health team should let you know what the result of the test is so you are kept informed of whether you are meeting the HbA1c target or how close you are.
Your HbA1c >>
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