Health checks are tests to check your average blood sugar levels and how well your heart and kidneys are working, as well as check-ups on your eyes and feet. They can help spot signs of any changes ...

We are aware of reports regarding supply issues of insulin in the UK. Some of these reports are of insulins that are being discontinued and some are where there is a temporary shortage. Here’s the ...

Mediterranean diets have been associated with reduced risk of high blood pressure and cholesterol which are risk factors for heart disease. A Mediterranean style diet can therefore provide a great ...

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Learn about the common symptoms to look out for.

Causes of type 1 diabetes It’s normal to wonder if something you’ve done could have caused your type 1 diabetes – or a child’s type 1 diabetes. But there’s nothing you could have done to prevent it.

Devastating diabetes complications costs the UK healthcare system £6.2 billion a year, which highlights not just the seriousness of diabetes but also the importance of getting the right care to people ...

Scientists in the United States have announced early results from a pioneering trial testing a new stem cell treatment designed to replace insulin-producing beta cells in people with type 1 diabetes.

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Smart insulin pens are an exciting recent development for people with diabetes. They can show you if you’ve missed an injection as well as how much insulin you’ve taken and the last time you injected.

A group of leading diabetes experts from Europe and America, including our Deputy Head of Care Douglas Twenefour and the DiRECT trial co-lead Professor Roy Taylor, have agreed a global definition for ...

Weight loss can lead to remission of type 2 diabetes but losing weight can be difficult. Professor Jebb aims to create a new NHS support service for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and ...