Public perception of disease is everything. “Diabetics” are now referred to as “people living with diabetes”; an “obese person” is now an “individual living with obesity.” But what is the definition of obesity? Does it refer to a disease or a risk factor? And is the term so tainted in negativity, blame, and bias that the only solution is to scrap it and completely rename it? Or perhaps it is …
Undermyfork diabetes management app co-founders Mike Ushakov, Eugene Molodkin, and Nikita Shulaev are combining meal tracking and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data …
A groundbreaking personalised health system has been launched that aims to put the over 50s in control of wellbeing as they age. …
The FDA is warning people to avoid using compounded medicines as substitutes for the popular weight loss and diabetes drugs Ozempic, Rybelsus, …
Micron Biomedical, who develop dissolvable, microarray-based products to simplify the delivery of drugs and vaccines, have announced that they have added $3m …
Allurion, maker of a swallowable gastric balloon designed to facilitate weight loss, has partnered with Medtronic in a pilot agreement to distribute …
Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, can reduce the risk of developing long COVID by over 40%, according to a …
A novel treatment for healing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) could be on the horizon for people with diabetes in the US. Diabetic …
Nemaura Medical has announced interim results from its collaboration with the UK’s National Health Service on its Metabolic Health & Weight Loss …
From April 2023 Medicare has increased access to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in the US to people on insulin therapies who are …
Medtronic plans to integrate its new insulin dosing algorithm, which is used in the 780G pump, with EOFlow’s pump and is offering …
The July-September 2023 issue of JDRF’s Type 1 Discovery magazine is now available online. In this issue, Professor Partha Kar speaks about …
Depression can play a direct role in the development of Type 2 diabetes, according to new research. A Diabetes UK-funded study, published …
Challenging conventional wisdom, new research suggests that hitting the ‘Snooze’ button does not lead to cognitive impairment on waking and may actually …
While continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can provide real-time data and alerts to help people with diabetes make informed decisions about their health, …
Neatly, in advance of this year’s World Diabetes Day – held 14 November 2023 – the UK’s National Institute for Health and …
On 7 November 2023 NICE recommended the use of an “artificial pancreas” for diabetes management, meaning this life changing device is now …
The Blue Balloon Challenge is back for another year in time for World Diabetes Day on 14 November. The popular motif captured …
Dexcom has unveiled a portrait gallery in order to portray emotional highs and lows of living with diabetes on world diabetes day …
DRWF has teamed up with Bournemouth Airport to raise awareness of diabetes for people travelling with the condition. As part of World …
The study will answer critical questions about how Type 1 diabetes develops in adults. Blood tests will identify those likely to develop …
In a social media post, Prof Partha Kar, who has been the most visible champion of getting diabetes technology available on the …
New research suggests that terminating metformin may raise the risk for dementia in older adults with Type 2 diabetes, providing more evidence …
Diabetes UK has appointed of Colette Marshall as its new Chief Executive, to replace departing CEO Chris Askew. Marshall has been Diabetes …
A Leicester-based professor known as ‘Mr South Asian diabetes’ has been named as one of England’s most prominent individuals from an ethnic …
A free World Diabetes Day event taking place in Sheffield on 11 November from 10am-4pm will focus on Diabetes and Well Being. …
A JDRF-funded research project has turned human pancreatic ductal cells into insulin-producing cells, offering promise for restoring the ability to make insulin …
New data suggests that the glucose-lowering drug class sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors appear to reduce the risk for recurrent gout flares – …
A campaign has been launched urging everyone with diabetes to carry a card featuring potentially life-saving advice. The HypoCard, which can fit …
Healthcare teams from all over the UK came together at the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) to celebrate the DESMOND Awards in October …
Well, no surprise, another issue packed with news and updates. This time around, there’s a slew of apps which have new permissions …
A special event will take place in Birmingham on 31 October aimed at bridging black communities and health and care research. Entitled …
Using social media on a daily basis for extended periods can contribute to psychological unease, research from Aalto University School of Business …
A study supported by JDRF has found that hybrid closed-loop technology improves maternal glucose levels during pregnancy complicated by Type 1 diabetes, …
JDRF UK are hosting an online event on Saturday 4th November from 10:00 – 13:00 GMT, which will share the most up-to-date …
Respiratory tract infections and asthma are 10 times more prevalent at Type 2 diabetes diagnosis compared with individuals without this diagnosis, shows …
An upcoming joint society statement on hyperglycaemic emergencies in adults with diabetes will de-emphasize glucose from the diagnostic criteria for diabetic ketoacidosis …
It is estimated that around 35% of patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have elevated distress levels, but a digital …
A new study has found that the onset of Type 2 diabetes is not attributed to having obesity as defined by body …
Abbott has announced new data from a real-world evidence study in Sweden showing that the use of the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose …
With the NICE appraisal of who in England and Wales should have access to hybrid closed-loop technology set to conclude by the …
Many people with diabetes experience diabetes distress, anxiety, or depression. In turn, depression is linked to chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, …
People taking semaglutide or liraglutide for weight management are at a higher risk of rare but potentially serious gastrointestinal issues, compared with …
Diabetes research funding organisation JDRF has announced the appointment of two new Board Directors, Nadia Swann and Sarah Johnson. Johnson is currently …
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has announced the imminent launch of a programme to improve and standardise diabetes care in hospitals …
Glooko has launched a sleek new Glooko Mobile App in order to make it easier for users with diabetes to navigate, to …
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recommended tirzepatide (Mounjaro, produced by Eli Lilly) as a new treatment option …
A recent research review has concluded that Type 1 diabetes has a significant negative effect on the growth of children. The review …
Adults with Type 1 diabetes may have transient increases in glucose levels in the days after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine booster, according …
The NHS is expanding blood pressure checks available in local communities –including barbershops, mosques and at a dominoes club – as part …
Things remain exciting in the realm of diabetes tech, and by that I also mean the realm of overall diabetes care. Tools …
Diabetes UK’s free online diabetes tech conference is back for its fifth year on Saturday, 14 October 2023. Previously known as the …
Eli Lilly and Co has announced that it will buy privately held Versanis for potentially up to $1.93bn to strengthen its position …
A smartphone-based app designed to deliver cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to adults with Type 2 diabetes has received marketing approval as a class II medical …
It’s an ongoing debate in the diabetes world: is it ideal to consume a very low carbohydrate diet, or better to go …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now approved Lantidra, the first allogeneic (donor) pancreatic islet cellular therapy made from deceased donor …
The FDA has approved the Lantidra allogeneic pancreatic islet cellular therapy developed by CellTrans to treat diabetes. This is the first approval …
Beta Bionics has raised private funding of $100m to support commercialization and further development of iLet Bionic Pancreas, its recently-authorized automated insulin dosing …
Abbott and Bigfoot Biomedical have announced a definitive agreement for Abbott to acquire Bigfoot, a leader in developing smart insulin management systems for …
New data suggests that significant reductions in HbA1c have occurred over time among adults with Type 1 diabetes as their use of …
The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) is a membership organisation dedicated to supporting medical research charities in saving and improving lives …
There’s about a week to go to book your place at United Through Diabetes! If you haven’t done it yet, grab one of …
A new study in the JAMA Network Open journal has found an unusual rise in the number of children and teenagers around …
Could glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists such as semaglutide — approved as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes and as Wegovy to …
Bigfoot’s diabetes management system is designed to address problems such as missed doses, inadequate insulin intensification and dosing errors that affect people …
Sernova has entered into a preclinical research collaboration on drug delivery with AstraZeneca, with the aim of evaluating the use of Sernova’s …
Hundreds of British children with Type 2 diabetes who currently manage their condition with ‘burdensome’ finger prick blood testing several times a …
A potential stem cell–derived pancreatic islet cell replacement therapy (VX-880, from Vertex Pharmaceuticals) continues to show promise as a treatment for Type …
Substantial reductions in body weight across body mass index (BMI) categories, as well as improved body composition, were achieved with tirzepatide (Mounjaro) …
A new study commissioned by Dexcom has found that 84% of people surveyed agreed that having diabetes can negatively impact mental health. …
Diabetes UK (DUK) has marked Diabetes Week by launching a campaign to call for fair and equal access to diabetes tech. A …
A new guideline from the World Health Organization (WHO) on nonsugar sweeteners (NSSs) recommends not using them to control weight or to …
A £5m funding award has been given to three researchers that have worked with DRWF. The funding marks the start of the …
One of our regular advertisers (supporters we like to call them), Ascensia, has asked us to help them with a short survey …
New research has found that treatment with metformin is significantly linked with reduced mortality in people with Type 2 diabetes, compared with …
Ypsomed is to expand its offering of digital health solutions in partnership with S3 Connected Health. Headquartered in Dublin, S3 Connected Health …
New research, funded by Diabetes UK, has uncovered nine ‘core’ genes that directly impact the risk of Type 1 diabetes. The genes …
Roche has announced that real world data shows a significant improvement in glycaemic management when using a blood glucose monitor connected to …
I know how it feels to keep reading about huge steps forward in research and ‘cures’, to then have things pretty much …
There is a growing wealth of research to say that the psychological and social landscape of a patient’s life is the key …
Insulet has announced the FDA clearance of Omnipod GO, an insulin delivery device cleared for use for people with tTpe 2 diabetes …
Diabetes drugs that also promote weight loss, such as Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, are being studied to tackle some of the most difficult-to-treat …
A new report into the state of diabetes care in England has revealed thousands of excess deaths, ‘deeply alarming’ numbers of missed …
Because Great Britain never adopted the European Union’s Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) because its delayed date of application happened after the end …
While mobile app developers have created a range of software tools to help people with diabetes manage their conditions, evidence to support …
New research presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023 has revealed that a molecule secreted by frogs could offer a new …
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has enabled medical devices to transmit data and physicians to remotely adjust settings to tailor treatments. …
Patients taking metformin for Type 2 diabetes had a lower risk of developing osteoarthritis than did patients taking a sulfonylurea, according to …
The European Commission (EC) has given authorization for ruxolitinib (Opzelura) cream 15 mg/g to be marketed for treating nonsegmental vitiligo, a chronic autoimmune …
The FDA has cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE Pump and the iLet Dosing Decision Software for individuals 6 years of age …
Researchers say about 1 in 10 individuals are now affected by autoimmune disorders and have revealed new clues on possible causes. There …
New findings from an extension of the landmark Diabetes UK-funded Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) have revealed that nearly a quarter (23%) …
Owen Mumford’s Aidaptus single-use auto-injector has been awarded a distinction in the prestigious Red Dot awards for innovative product design. It is …
Covid-19 can more than triple the chance of being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within a year of being infected, according to a …
Expectant mothers under the care of University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust maternity services are set to be the first in …
Diabetes UK has warned that the UK is in the grip of a ‘rapidly escalating diabetes crisis,’ as new analysis reveals the …
A survey has suggested that more than 8 in 10 people (84%) people affected by eating disorders believe the introduction of calories …
New research has confirmed that untreated hearing loss increases dementia risk in middle-aged and older adults. A large observational study from the …
Biotech company Enthera Pharmaceuticals has started a clinical trial to evaluate its product, Ent001, is safe and tolerated. This will lay the …
America’s Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) recently cleared for a phase 2 clinical trial a new drug for Type 1 diabetes which …
I wasn’t great at science or maths at school, so I’m surprised to be publishing phrases such as ‘self-adjusting nanoparticle-based insulin formulation’, …
Abbott has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for a reader for its newest continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system in the …
New research has revealed that taking short breaks from sitting can help people with Type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar …
An investigational outpatient endoscopic procedure may help eliminate the need for insulin in people with Type 2 diabetes, early research suggests. Called …
Embecta, the largest maker of disposable pen needles and insulin syringes for people withy diabetes, has announced plans to develop its own …
Innovation Zed, a company based in Ireland, specialises in the development of innovative medical devices. It has partnered with GluCare.Health, a leading …
Medtronic has begun working with computer chip maker Nvidia on a platform for artificial intelligence applications to run on its medical devices. …
Sernova Corp has announced that the first two patients in the second cohort of its active U.S. Phase 1/2 clinical trial for …
A study has been conducted to explore the possible association between vitamin B12 deficiency and gastroparesis in patients with Type 2 diabetes. …
According to DiaTribe Learn, Novo Nordisk has released initial results for a clinical trial testing Rybelsus at high doses, showing significant reductions …
Soft drinks are considered as drivers for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, but little progress is being made in reducing sugar in …
Glooko, Inc has announced a new global partnership with Hedia, integrating its technology into Glooko’s diabetes management platforms for healthcare providers and …
In the latest move towards finding a stem cell-based cure for Type 1 diabetes, American company Vertex has announced a new agreement …
A recent article in Scientific American is reporting that telehealth is now being used in new medical areas, such as in cancer …
Scientists at the University of Sussex have successfully trialed new biodegradable health sensors – such as those worn by runners or patients …
Two diabetes management devices that aid in the precision of insulin delivery have been recently cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug …
Medtronic has announced that one-year research data backs the use of its next-generation MiniMed 780G automated insulin pump. The ADAPT study, which …
Our latest issue is packed, mainly with stories about sensors — new ones, familiar ones, each with a niche. Many more now …
Nemaura Medical has announced that it now includes insulin under its DuoPack commercial license agreement. Nemaura Medical entered into a commercial agreement …
A clinical trial funded by JDRF has found that an existing drug called verapamil slowed the progression of Type 1 diabetes in …
A 13-week trial has found that a hybrid closed-loop automated insulin delivery system improved time-in-range for blood glucose compared with standard care …
The BBC has reported that a weight loss jab that has gained popularity in the US has been approved for use by …
A new observational study has found that consumption of a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet (dubbed a ‘keto-like’ diet), was associated with an increase …
Parents and caregivers of children with diabetes can now follow their child’s glucose and insulin data via the mylife CamAPS FX app …
A study from China has found that higher levels of exposure to outdoor artificial light at night are significantly linked with markers …
Glooko Inc has announced that it has partnered with Sanofi to integrate SoloSmart with the Glooko platform. SoloSmart is a single piece …
Medicare will cover continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for a broader group of patients, starting in April, according to an updated policy published …
From time to time, I feel a little bit ‘nettled’. I have a good friend who once told me that she wasn’t …
New research has identified hundreds of proteins that might contribute to the onset of common, chronic metabolic diseases such as Type 2 …
Insulet Corporation and Bigfoot Biomedical have announced that Insulet has acquired assets related to Bigfoot’s pump-based automated insulin delivery (AID) technologies. The …
People with prediabetes who are referred to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme are 20% less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared …
Diabetes UK is reporting how its new study investigating diabetic kidney disease has revealed how its progression could be slowed down by …
Last year, Medtronic released data that linked the MiniMed 780G insulin pump to significant improvements in blood glucose levels and time in …
Intermittent fasting (IF), defined as fasting for more than eight hours at a time, is a trend that is growing in popularity. …
The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) has announced that five diabetes and endocrinology professionals have been appointed to the ABCD academic …
Innovation Zed has announced that it has secured a CE Mark for its InsulCheck DOSE add-on device. InsulCheck DOSE is a single-unit …
Abbott plans to offer updated FreeStyle Libre 2 and Libre 3 sensors in the US later this year, replacing its current systems. …
Diabetes UK Sheffield are holding a big event about Diabetes and Tech on Saturday May 13th; speakers include Nerdabetic, Kamil Armacki, Diabetech’s …
ukactive’s pilot study to transform leisure centres, swimming pools, and gyms into musculoskeletal (MSK) health hubs has been expanded to 100 sites …
New documentary film The Human Trial provides unprecedented, real-time access to a radical stem cell treatment can now be watched in the …
Beyond Type 1 co-founder Nick Jonas appeared on the Today Show to announce that Dexcom and Beyond Type 1 have pledged $1 …
Aston University scientists have discovered a more accurate way of checking the blood flow in the feet of patients with Type 2 …
More than 30,000 patients with Type 1 diabetes across the UK Midlands now have access to life-changing continuous glucose monitoring technology, thanks …
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Abbott’s Proclaim XR spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system for the treatment of patients with …
Patient numbers published recently by the independent OCL Vision eye clinic reveal a surging demand for private eye surgery as NHS waiting …
As icy cold snaps make for challenging conditions on the roads, a high street optician is urging people to ‘get themselves seen’ …
Another recent survey on eye care – this time by polling organisation YouGov – has concluded that the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis …
The January and February cold snaps saw temperatures drop below freezing in certain areas of the UK, but a free support service …
The Royal Mail has teamed up with Pharmacy2U, the UK’s largest online pharmacy, to offer a complete NHS prescription service that enables …
Ypsomed and Mediq are completing the sale of DiaExpert. Ypsomed and Mediq had announced the agreement on the sale of DiaExpert on …
Oramed Pharmaceuticals has announced that it has received a new patent for its oral diabetes treatment. The patent covers oral pharmaceutical compositions …
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new medication for Type 2 diabetes called Brenzavvy. This belongs to a class …
A small potential increased risk of retinopathy worsening after one year for those with Type 2 diabetes following injections of the GLP-1 …
Dexcom has announced that it has appointed Teri Lawver to its newly created role of chief commercial officer (CCO). Lawver’s position oversees …
The self-management of diabetes can be tiring and tough on mental health but a key benefit of peer support is access to …
Embecta has added an all-in-one, push-button fingerstick glucose reader to its portfolio. Launched this past April as a spinout from medtech giant …
ABCD (Diabetes Care) Ltd have announced that the new Chair of ABCD will be Professor Ketan Dhatariya, who will take over from …
New results from a first-of-its-kind survey by Abbott has identified a clear disconnect between the perceptions of the British public and those …
Recruitment has opened for a trial screening programme for Type 1 diabetes that will identify children at high risk of developing the …
Could you help a team of researchers at the University of Southampton who are exploring mental health issues for people with Type …
Diabeloop and EOFlow have announced that are partnering to offer the latter’s EOPatch system with automated insulin delivery in Europe. The partnership …
The DRWF United Through Diabetes event will be taking place at Chesford Grange conference hotel in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, on Saturday 16 September …
W8Buddy (WeightBuddy), a new digital support tool that can help patients achieve clinically meaningful weight loss, has been launched by University Hospitals …
Seattle-based Know Labs has announced that it has received a new patent equating its diagnostic technology to the current glucose monitoring (CGM) …
Diabetes tech startup Harald AI has launched the popular Happy Bob App in Europe and in Canada, giving more ways for users …
So, that’s January nearly over but now the days are getting longer and I sense a teeny bit of spring in the …
Early research suggests that aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly found in diet drinks and food, may raise the risk for anxiety, according …
New data suggests that Metformin may help reduce risk for total joint replacement in patients with Type 2 diabetes. According to findings …
Beta Bionics has hired Steven Russell as chief medical officer. The change comes as Beta Bionics works to secure US Food and …
Need to figure out how much insulin to administer throughout the day and stick to those fluctuating doses over time? There’s now …
An NHS England study in children and young people has showed improvements in glycaemic control, time in range, frequency of hypoglycaemia, hypoglycaemia …
Research is vital in providing the evidence needed to transform services and improve outcomes, such as in developing new models of care, …
Although half of patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in France have blood glucose levels that are outside of their target range, an international …
A retrospective study has linked participation in Onduo’s virtual program for managing Type 2 diabetes to reductions in blood glucose. Researchers at …
Sernova has provided an update on trials of its Cell Pouch System – an implantable and scalable medical device which forms a …
Finding effective and safe drugs that can tackle obesity — achieving a substantial amount of weight loss without serious side effects — …
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AMF Medical SA, the privately held Swiss developer of the …
In draft guidance, an independent NICE committee has recommended the use of hybrid closed loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in …
Highly processed foods meet the same criteria as tobacco for addiction and labeling them as such might benefit public health, according to …
Good nutrition is foundational to preventing chronic disease and helping people live a healthier life, yet physicians responding to a Medscape Medical …
An award-winning diabetes nursing group has launched two educational resources to mark World Diabetes Day on November 14th. Trend Diabetes, which represents …
A new study has reported that slowly lowering weights builds and strengthens muscles almost as well as lifting and lowering them. That …
BIOCORP has announced that they have received 510(K) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to market Mallya, its smart …
Natalie Sainz, in diaTribe Learn, reports that a new international consensus of recommendations for the standard use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) …
The FDA has now approved the use of teplizumab (Tzield), the world’s first ever immunotherapy for Type 1 diabetes, by people at …
At-home tests, once considered an anomaly, became de rigueur during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as COVID-19 testing rates decline from their pandemic …
After analyzing 600 people wearing a continuous glucose monitor for an average of 12 days, Klick Applied Sciences says it can use data …
Novo Nordisk has announced that UK users of the Abbott FreeStyle LibreLink app can now connect to its smart insulin pens. People …
Eli Lilly has pulled out of a partnership with Ypsomed that would have given it a branded insulin pump to sell in …
According to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the ability to customize open-source, “do-it-yourself” automated insulin delivery (AID) …
Ascensia Diabetes Care has announced that it has updated its Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring system app to integrate with Apple Health. The …
Roche has announced the introduction of the Navify brand to its digital health portfolio, which includes more than 30 digital solutions for …
Sernova’s Cell Pouch System is an implantable and scalable medical device that forms a natural environment in the body for the long-term …
The substantial increase in obesity prevalence in the United States – from 30.5% to 41.9% in just the 2 decades from 2000 …
This is our last issue of this year, and what a year it has been in the diabetes world in general and …
Compared with BMI’s relatively quick acceptance into clinical practice, obesity has only recently been recognised as a disease. Historically, obesity has been …
A recent study has found that patients with Type 1 diabetes had an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnoea. The study found …
Phil Aird-Mash, CEO of the ITC Travel Group, Chair of ACC Aviation and Traveltek Ltd, has been appointed JDRF’s Chair of the …
BHR markets and supports the use of their point of care diagnostic products for use in GP surgeries, hospitals and other locations, …
Adocia has announced the establishment of a first proof of concept for its’ AdoShell Islets implant by achieving glycaemic control without insulin …
The charity Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation (DRWF) will be back in Hartlepool for our first Diabetes Wellness Day North since 2019 …
Medtronic has announced positive results from a study of its next-generation MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system. Its ADAPT study enlisted 82 …
Study may explain why people with diabetes may develop tooth decay. People with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone …
Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. has announced the publication of the results of a landmark ESG Randomized Interventional Trial (MERIT) Study in The Lancet. …
A recent trial has linked Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to significantly lower blood sugar levels than fingerstick testing. …
Dexcom, a global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring, is inviting members of the diabetes community to express their unique journey with …
DC4U, an immunology company developing innovative treatments for auto-immune diseases and allergies, has been awarded a €1.7m Eurostars (SiaDM) grant, together with …
An international drive to highlight the importance of the prevention and adequate management of diabetes has been proposed by a team of …
A leading charity partnership is urging more people to check their risk of Type 2 diabetes through a free online tool as …
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new drug capsule with a robotic cap for improved drug delivery. …
Use of an older class of Type 2 diabetes drugs called glitazones (also known as thiazolidinediones or TZDs) is linked to a …
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced a £26 million investment in an NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre …
Eli Lilly plans to introduce a personalized diabetes management platform that integrates with technologies, including Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. The …
A team of University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers has discovered that insulin from the oral insulin tablets they are developing is …
People from ethnic minority and marginalised community groups are being offered advice on health issues that disproportionately affect them. The Bristol Community …
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Eli Lilly and Company’s new once-weekly GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and …
Diabeloop has developed an algorithm that is hosted on a dedicated handset and serves as a bridge between continuous glucose monitors and …
Bariatric surgery has become more common as global rates of obesity have increased, but it may also raise the risk of developing …
According to a study published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, while closed-loop insulin delivery systems can increase glucose time in range and …
NHS England patients with Type 1 diabetes will now be eligible for life-changing continuous glucose monitors after the health service secured a …
Diabetes costs the NHS around £10bn a year. It is a national priority and a focus of the NHS Long Term Plan. …
Verily’s Onduo has announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with Sword Health to broaden virtual care for diabetes and …
A recent research study has found that childhood obesity is more common now than 12 years ago – which is particularly troubling …
A new study has found that Vitamin D deficiency has a causative role in the systemic inflammation that commonly accompanies it, with …
Longenesis has announced that a study on Type 1 diabetes care, undertaken in partnership with Medtronic, has demonstrated that insulin pump use …
Zillion has announced a partnership with Dexcom, the leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), to connect Dexcom CGM with Zillion’s platform …
Among the news items in this issue is one about the need to move away from the relatively well-known concept of your …
Nintendo’s Animal Crossing game is getting a new diabetes-themed island designed by medtech company Insulet. This latest move towards ‘gamification’ sees diabetes …
According to planet and environment news site www.earth.com, moderate to high consumption of black, green, or Oolong tea is associated with a …
According to an article in DiaTribe, researchers have suggested that the new drugs developed to help people with Type 2 diabetes to …
With the World Health Organisation (WHO) reporting that overweight and obesity has reached “epidemic proportions” in Europe, causing more than an estimated 1.2 …
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a stronger predictor of early death than body mass index (BMI) and should be considered as a superior …
JDRF have announced a ‘Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Event & Technology Exhibition in Redmaids’ High School, Bristol between 10:00–5:30 on 29 October …
Abbott has announced new data from the Real World Evidence of FreeStyle Libre (RELIEF) study showing that the use of the FreeStyle …
According to a recent article in Medscape, the treatment of people with obesity (but without diabetes) with the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist …
After months of regulatory delays, Insulet has secured a CE Mark for its Omnipod 5, its automated Insulin Delivery System for individuals …
Diabetes research charity Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has published Our Impact 2021, “a glossy snapshot of everything JDRF achieved last year”, …
A set of policy recommendations have been drafted by the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF), emphasising the importance of digitalisation, data registries and …
In Type 1 diabetes, the body develops immune cells that target pancreatic beta cells, which play a critical role in the production …
Wrist-worn devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers appear to be cost-effective ways of screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) among high-risk people ages …
Diabetes UK’s third annual Type 1 & Tech conference returns on Saturday 15 October 2022 from 10am to 2.30pm BST. The online …
Learning to ride a bike or getting out for a walk could soon be just what the doctor ordered under new health …
In a recent article in Medscape, Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD explains how, when patients with obesity come to her, “I look for the …
Metformin is the first drug prescribed to most new patients with Type 2 diabetes and is increasingly popular for use with patients …
Zillion has announced a partnership with Dexcom, a leading provider of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), to connect Dexcom CGM with Zillion’s …
After receiving an FDA green light for the project earlier this year, Dexcom is now making its diabetes data available through consumer …
While zero-calorie sweeteners bring a little sweetness to our lives without prompting significant or obvious blood sugar spikes and are said to …
Adults with Type 1 diabetes experience ‘diabetes distress’, even when using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), according to findings presented at the Association …
Abbott has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with WeightWatchers to help people living with diabetes. The companies will …
Funding for a five-year project that aims to develop a new type of care package that addresses gaps in support for people …
Our September issue is packed full of news. Some about medications, some about vitamins (well, vitamin D in particular) as well as …
One Drop has announced outcomes from a study on the effects of the AI-powered blood glucose (BG) forecasting feature of its One …
In diabetes, foot ulcers are such a common complication that they account for almost 1% of the total NHS budget and can …
COUR Pharmaceuticals has published details of a study with the Miller Lab at Northwestern University, in which treatment with the COUR NanoParticle …
Sanofi and Roche have joined forces in France to drive adoption of a connected add-on for disposable insulin pens. The partners will …
A set of policy recommendations have been drafted by the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF), emphasising the importance of digitalisation, data registries and …
The Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF) has announced that its fourth annual Diabetes Wellness Day Midlands will be held on 24th …
Australia could become the first country to adopt routine childhood screening to detect Type 1 diabetes in children, if a new national …
A recent study has found that low serum levels of vitamin D were significantly associated with a higher prevalence of diabetic foot …
Type 2 diabetes is a well-established risk factor for dementia and Parkinson’s Disease (PD), but according to a report by Marlene Busko …
New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify so-called ‘fit notes’ has been laid before the UK Parliament. …
Diabetic macular oedema (DME) is one of the most common diabetes-related eye complications and causes of vision loss (c12% of people with …
Following new guidelines from the National Institute for Care and Excellence (NICE) which recommends that adults with Type 1 diabetes should be …
Insulet Omnipod As reported in August 2022 by MedTechDive,The Omnipod 5 is one of two insulin pumps manufactured by the company that …
Can a beer a day keep the doctor away? New research from Portugal found that men who drank one can of alcoholic …
LiveMetric has announced the launch of LiveOne, the world’s first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared nano-sensor technology for monitoring blood pressure …
Diabetic neuropathy is a form of nerve damage that may occur in people with diabetes, linked to heightened blood sugar levels. It …
After decades of having to juggle multiple devices and fingerprick systems to take their own blood sugar readings and use them to …
This award is supported by all the main diabetes professional organisations and charities as well as Desang, and is now in its …
The American Diabetes Association(ADA), has applauded U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for recently introducing legislation which aims to …
All 130,000 Australians with Type 1 diabetes will now get access to subsidised continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices under the newly-elected Australian …
The InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) have announced another one-day event at the Kettering Park Hotel on Saturday 29 October 2022. Entitled ‘Changing …
Although things do tend to be a little quieter over the summer months, the fact is that this is another issue filled-to-busting …
Vertex to acquire ViaCyte, with the goal of accelerating its potentially curative VX-880 programmes in Type 1 diabetes. ViaCyte brings tools, technologies …
An international team of scientists led by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has announced “extremely positive results” from laboratory trials of a compound …
The latest issue of Type 1 Discovery magazine, which aims to give the latest news, events, features and research updates about Type …
ViCentra is closing its UK operations for the time being due to current supply issues. Two years ago ViCentra withdrew the product …
The BBC has reported that the NHS has been awarded the George Cross by Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal …
According to new research at the University of Chicago, the causes of Type 1 diabetes focus on auto-immune response, in which the …
At the American Diabetic Association (ADA) 82nd Scientific Sessions, a panel of experts shared some impressive results from a recent trial of …
With the Met Office issuing weather warnings for extreme heat in areas of the country this weekend and into next week, Diabetes …
As reported by DiaTribe, Dr. Ania Jastreboff, of the Yale University School of Medicine, and colleagues have presented new data which has …
At the American Diabetes Association 82nd annual Scientific Sessions, Vertex Pharmaceuticals released new data from a trial of two participants receiving a …
The national Children and Young People’s Mental Health (CYPMH) Team at NHS England and Improvement are recruiting four national lived experience partners …
Obesity in adolescence linked to T1D in adulthood. Excessively high body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence has been linked to development …
I think that 10 years ago I was doubtful that CGM technology would become a reality, but it has. I wonder what …
Insulet’s Omnipod 5 ‘significantly Improves’ glycaemic outcomes in very young children. Insulet has announced that its Omnipod 5 tubeless, wearable, automated insulin …
For healthy middle-aged and older adults, adding cranberries to the diet may help improve memory and brain function, as well as lower …
Research project seeks older Type 2s on insulin, an update. By Susannah Hickling. Researchers at King’s College London are stepping up recruitment …
A small whey protein drink taken 10 minutes before meals can significantly lower 24-hour mean blood glucose concentration and increase the amount …
New research has found that some cosmetic products can contain enough biotin to interfere with several laboratory test results, including those of …
A trial of insulin-producing arm implants have been reported as promising. According to a report in Hospital + Heatlhcare, a trial at …
By joining this study, you could contribution to greater understanding of how low blood glucose affects our quality of life, an update …
Having already received a CE mark in September 2020 for FreeStyle Libre 3 (FSL3), the latest version of its continuous glucose monitor, …
Fewer than one in four women with a history of gestational diabetes (sudden onset diabetes in pregnancy) are later screened for signs …
A NovoRapid PumpCart insulin cartridge and Roche Accu-Chek Insight insulin pump safety warning has been issued. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory …
The drug regulator NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has recommended the Sleepio app as an effective alternative to …
Bakul Patel, the chief digital health officer at America’s influential Food and Drug Administration which approves new drugs and regulates healthcare in …
A new drug called Mounjaro (tirzepatide) manufactured by Eli Lilly and shown to dramatically lower excess weight as well as blood glucose …
After years of dithering on the damaging effects of BOGOF (Buy One Get One Free) deals offered by supermarkets on sweets, snacks …
The Sheffield branch of Diabetes UK has embarked on a new initiative to prevent people suffering worsening symptoms of the condition. People …
Updated NICE guidelines where all Type 1s will be offered a choice of CGMs as well as access to an insulin pump …
Many people have successfully lost weight by having days when they don’t eat and now a year-l