Aston University scientists have discovered a more accurate way of checking the blood flow in the feet of patients with type 2 diabetes. Using lasers, their findings have resulted in improved accuracy in detecting tiny changes in microcirculation – the smallest vessels within the circulatory system. Changes in flow at this level can affect whether […]
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New research from BUPA has revealed that Britons are experiencing key health worries at the start of this year: Over three quarters of people in the UK have concerns about their health going into 2023 The top concerns are weight, mental health and not enough exercise Despite this, 75% say they will prioritise their loved […]
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Poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes can be predicted from patient information systems with the help of machine learning. The risk for poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes can be predicted with confidence by using machine learning methods, a new study from Finland finds. The most important factors predicting […]
The five biggest winter health risks on the rise in 2023: from falls to diabetes, Lottie’s new research has identified the 5 biggest health warnings set to place millions at risk over the winter months – and this follows data from the ONS revealing the nation’s health is on the decline. With the temperature dropping […]
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Diagnosis for Pancreatic cancer could be expedited: Pancreatic cancer could be identified in patients up to three years earlier than current diagnoses, new research suggests. Weight loss and increasing blood glucose levels are early indicators of pancreatic cancer and could lead to a more timely diagnosis, helping to improve survival rates. In the largest study […]
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Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have designed a new bandage treatment, known as a scaffold, to treat diabetic foot ulcers, which is cost-effective while improving patient outcomes. Produced by 3D bioprinting, the scaffolds slowly release antibiotics over a four-week period to effectively treat the wound. Diabetes, a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar […]
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New study reveals positive impacts of Flash glucose monitoring on blood sugar and quality of life Researchers compared finger prick testing to Flash glucose monitoring with optional alarms (FreeStyle Libre 2), tech used by more than half of people living with type 1 diabetes in England. Results show Flash helped people with type 1 diabetes […]
‘Active couch potato’ – how sitting all day can erase a workout. New Finnish research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests that a 30-minute workout, followed by a day of staring at a computer and then the television, could make someone “an active couch potato” – increasing the risk of various […]
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Our activity patterns and sleep cycles could influence our risk of diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. New research published in Experimental Physiology found wake/sleep cycles cause metabolic differences and alter our body’s preference for energy sources. The researchers found that those who […]
Patients who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, a new study by Kings College London has found. The risk was higher in the three months following infection, and returns to baseline after 23 weeks for diabetes, and seven weeks for cardiovascular diseases. This means there is not a long-term […]
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