‘I was diagnosed with diabetes after wounds that wouldn’t heal appeared on my legs’

William David Spencer was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in August 2020. He was very overweight and had a poor diet, but he first decided to see a doctor when he noticed some wounds that wouldn’t heal on his legs. He said: “I had some abrasive wounds on the back of my legs which would … Read more

Lower diabetes risk by avoiding four foods, says doctor

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the levels of sugar (glucose) in a person’s blood to become too high, leading to symptoms like excessive third and needing to pee a lot. Left untreated the condition can lead to eye problems, nerve damage, and even heart attack and stroke. Eating certain foods can’t … Read more