Neuropad® a 10-minute pain-free screening test for the early detection of diabetic foot syndrome, a condition which can lead to serious complications such as foot ulceration, and amputation is raising awareness about this condition. Foot complications are the most feared of all the complications of diabetes, however, alarmingly, 30% of people with diabetes are unaware […]
Read More… from Foot Disease: Most feared of all the consequences of diabetes
Diabetes week runs from the 13-19th June. What are the symptoms of diabetes? With one in 15 of us now living with condition in the UK, it’s more important than ever to know the signs and symptoms to look out for. We hope you enjoy this short animation to raise awareness and get more people talking […]
Read More… from Diabetes symptoms | Signs of all types of diabetes | Diabetes UK
Diabetes facts: One in 15 people in the UK have diabetes. This includes one million people who have Type 2 but haven’t yet been diagnosed. In the UK, there is a diagnosis of diabetes every two minutes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are around 422 million people are living with diabetes worldwide. […]
University of Leeds researchers found a concerning lack of robust data for non-white European women in previous studies examining the impact of diet on gestational diabetes. Their findings stress the need for culturally appropriate research methods to accurately understand the contribution of healthy or unhealthy diets on developing and managing diabetes during pregnancy across all […]
Read More… from Study shines light on inequalities in gestational diabetes research
Diabetes almost doubles risk of death from Covid: People with diabetes were almost twice as likely to die with Covid and almost three times as likely to be critically or severely ill compared to those without diabetes. However, the study conducted by researchers from the University of Aberdeen which reviewed data from hundreds of thousands […]
Read More… from Diabetes almost doubles risk of death from Covid
New research presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022 has revealed the life-changing benefits of Flash blood glucose (sugar) monitoring for people with type 1 diabetes. The study shows that the technology not only helps improve blood glucose levels in people with type 1 diabetes, but also has a positive effect on their quality […]
Read More… from Impact of Flash blood glucose monitoring on quality of life
Expert insight from leading podiatrist ahead of National Feet Week 2022 (7-13 March): Did you know that a shocking 40% of Brits do not change their socks every day, with 5% admitting they change them less than once a month, a new survey out reveals. Nearly half of Brits don’t change their socks every day, […]
Increasing the fibre content of everyday UK foods including baked goods, dairy products, soups, smoothies, and dressings, will enable 50% more adults to get the recommended daily amount of fibre in their diets[1] and lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes for the majority of UK adults, as new study by Tate & Lyle PLC […]
Read More… from Increase fibre content to lower heart disease and diabetes
Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC): Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor to be targeted in the prevention and treatment of insulin resistance and dyslipidaemia from a young age, a new study published in Hypertension today suggests. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Exeter, Cardiovascular Engineering Inc., […]
Read More… from Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)
Just like humans, it’s possible for pets to get diabetes. It can affect cats and dog and can show up in subtle ways so you need to be alert for symptoms. Diabetes tends to affect dogs and cats that are overweight. And just like people, pets can suffer from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. […]