A weekly insulin injection will soon become available in Canada, which doctors say will “make life easier” for people living with diabetes and is an “exciting” treatment to have in the toolbox. Starting June 30, Canada will become the first country to make the medication, called insulin icodec, available, drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced on … Read more
Diabetes is a serious and typically lifelong condition which causes your blood sugar levels to become too high. While it is not known exactly what causes type 1 diabetes, among type 2 patients this is often linked to factors such as being overweight and not exercising enough. However, it can also run in families. More … Read more
Diabetics have to carefully monitor their blood sugar levels or risk serious problems (Image: Getty) A record 3.6 million people are at high risk of developing diabetes as the nation battles an obesity epidemic. Health chiefs blamed junk food and obesity for a surge in patients with dangerously elevated blood sugar – which means rising … Read more
It is not that unusual to feel a little bit more tired or run down than usual every now and then. There are a number of reasons for this, as our wellbeing can fluctuate depending on our diet, sleep and other influences. However, in some cases they could also be an indicator that something more … Read more
Pins and needles are a relatively common phenomenon. This feeling of tingling and numbness is usually the result of pressure being applied to certain parts of the body. These episodes are typically temporary, and will go away with time – usually within minutes. However, a doctor has issued a warning to those who regularly suffer … Read more
We are all aware of the saying, “You are what you eat”. While this could be viewed as just a throwaway line there is actually some truth to it. Our diet plays an enormous role in our overall health and wellbeing, with certain foods known to lower or raise your risk for some conditions. This … Read more
Chinese scientists claim they’ve found a cure for diabetes – a condition that affects more than four million people in the UK. Diabetes is a serious and life-altering condition that causes your blood sugar levels to become too high. According to the World Health Organisation, it is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide. There … Read more
Diabetes UK warned people have been bombarded by unhealthy food (Image: Getty) Experts are demanding a “tough love” crackdown on obesity to cure sick note Britain after a report revealed an alarming surge in type 2 diabetes diagnoses. Almost 168,000 people under the age of 40 are now suffering from the debilitating blood sugar disease … Read more
When it comes to eating a healthy diet, it can sometimes seem confusing to know the best way to go about it because of all the different types of diet-plans and all the information out there. In recent years, consuming carbohydrates has been somewhat maligned, with some diets telling you to ditch the carbs in … Read more
Around 10,000 people every year are set to benefit from a groundbreaking new NHS diet plan that can not only aid weight loss but help tackle diabetes. As part of the national initiative participants will consume an 800-calorie-a-day regimen of low-calorie meal replacements such as soups, shakes and snack bars over a three-month period. This … Read more
