Diabetes
Diabetes, a condition that causes the body's blood sugar levels to become too high, is categorised into two main types. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces no insulin, a hormone responsible for controlling glucose levels in the blood. Those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes require regular insulin shots. Type 2, often linked to being overweight, is where the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, or cells in the body don’t react to insulin. Symptoms for diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent urination, tiredness, weight loss and blurred vision.
Diabetes is now an epidemic in the UK. Here’s how we should fight it
The charity Diabetes UK is concerned that the high numbers of people living with overweight or obesity is translating into an increase in cases of type 2 diabetes.
Chemical ‘tag’ may allow insulin to be taken in pills, making daily injections to manage diabetes a thing of the past
Initial success in a mice study shows that the technique holds promise, the researchers say.
Artificial pancreas and smartphone app could revolutionise type 2 diabetes treatment
The wearable 'pancreas' connects to a patient's smartphone, using an algorithm to monitor blood glucose levels and automatically give insulin as needed.
Insomnia, depression and smoking are risk factors for type 2 diabetes
Caffeine consumption and resting heart rate were also among the 19 risk factors suggested by a new review of diabetes research.
High intake of fruit and veg 'reduces Type-2 diabetes risk by 50 per cent'
Experts found that even a modest increase of these foods as part of a healthy diet could help prevent Type 2 diabetes, which is linked to obesity.
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A study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that South Asian and black people were both more likely to be admitted to critical care than white people.
Type 1 diabetes is ‘two separate conditions’ depending on age at diagnosis
Children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes under the age of seven have a different form of the condition than those aged 13 or over, research suggests.
Life in the (intermittent) fast lane | Have breakfast a little later, and dinner a little earlier, and reap the health benefits
Have breakfast a little later, and dinner a little earlier, and reap the health benefits.
Rise in obesity puts nearly 2 million people at risk of type 2 diabetes, NHS warns
Nearly two million people in England have non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, a condition that puts people at risk of type 2 diabetes.
Eating ultra-processed foods could increase risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Ultra-processed foods like sugary sweetened beverages and processed meats are widespread in Western diets.
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Health-tracking tattoos could help diabetics
Colour-changing tattoos could help diabetic patients to track their blood glucose or pH levels.
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Medical detection dogs can sniff out diabetes
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How maggots made it back into mainstream medicine
A writhing mass of maggots in a wound might seem like a good reason to seek medical help. But, reports Carrie Arnold, sometimes it’s the doctors who have put them there, adopting an ancient treatment to help heal painful infected injuries.
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Peter Bowes has been on an experimental diet that claims to protect against disease and slow ageing. Then he met a group of obese little people.