diabetes
Blood vessel discovery could lead to new diabetes treatments
Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have successfully grown a mini version of human blood vessels from people with diabetes.
Irregular sleep patterns lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes – study
The findings suggest regular sleep is important for the prevention of diabetes.
Delaying diabetes for four years through diet and exercise ‘reduces mortality’
The longer a prediabetic person can delay developing diabetes, the better their long-term health outcomes will be, new research suggests.
Diabetic woman ‘howling’ and ‘delirious’ before death at workshop, court told
Alternative healer Hongchi Xiao, from California, is on trial accused of the manslaughter by gross negligence of 71-year-old Danielle Carr-Gomm.
Diabetic woman stopped taking insulin and died at therapy workshop, court told
Alternative healer Hongchi Xiao, from California, is on trial accused of the manslaughter by gross negligence of 71-year-old Danielle Carr-Gomm.
Using blood glucose monitors to track diet ‘may cause anxiety’
Researchers warned there is a ‘lack of consistent and high-quality evidence’ over the devices for people who do not have diabetes.
Heart health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates – study
An estimated 944,000 people in the UK live with dementia.
Almost 1.8 billion adults at risk of illness due to lack of exercise – WHO
A lack of exercise increases the risk of heart disease, strokes, type 2 diabetes, dementia and cancers such as those affecting the breast and bowel.
Cholesterol drug ‘slows progression of eye disease in people with diabetes’
Experts suggest the findings have the potential to benefit many people in the UK.
Experts call for action to tackle decline in children’s health
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver said children ‘deserve so much more’ as a new report highlighted a number of health-related outcomes for youngsters.