A successful experiment on mice with type 1 diabetes, which involved “reprogramming” their immune systems to stop attacks on pancreatic beta cells, may point the
GPs are being urged to ramp up diabetes treatment within just three months if they do not reach their glycaemic goals on metformin alone, under
According to new guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) it may be better for
The Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust has launched a free patient booklet; Type 2 – Management and Medication which has been produced to support patients who may
Mussels, potatoes and beef have been acknowledged as safe and tasty choices. Rhonda Smith, Chair of CommNet, the EC funded support action project, has commented,
The Paediatric Diabetes Network (part of Addenbrooke’s Hospital) will be holding their first East of England games on 29 August in Cambridge. There will be
To address the underlying autoimmune process that is central to type 1 diabetes, JDRF in the USA and Novo Nordisk are partnering to discover and
A campaign has been launched offering tips to stay healthy during Ramadan for Muslims with type 2 diabetes. Pharmaceutical manufacturer MSD has partnered with charities
Type 1 diabetic Douglas Cairns lost his career as an RAF pilot trainer when he was diagnosed. He has recently been taking part in a
Amyas Morse, head of the National Audit Office, commented on the report published in May 2012, “The Department of Health has failed to deliver diabetes
