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Man Exhausted Hypo Faint

Emergency call-outs for diabetes-related condition reduced following hypos education campaign

12:22, 30 Sep 2021
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Blood Sugar Check Image 2

New blood glucose tracking device available

10:08, 20 Oct 2021
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Healthy Food Selection

How total diet replacement can help people reverse type 2 diabetes in webinar

12:29, 20 Oct 2021
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A Stressed Person With Hands Covering Face

Psychosocial aspects of diabetes management part of webinar series for healthcare professionals working in diabetes

12:20, 25 Oct 2021
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Diet And Exercise Image

Weight loss as vital as any medication in the battle against type 2 diabetes

11:21, 26 Oct 2021
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Doughnut With Sprinkles On Brown Wooden Table

Food strategy to reduce consumption of junk food and reduce new cases of type 2 diabetes

13:49, 04 Nov 2021
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Person With Tray Of Chips And Drink On The Sofa

Campaign launched by Public Health England to encourage people to live heathier lives

12:21, 09 Nov 2021
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Yong Person Injecting Insulin

Watch a video on the importance of taking insulin safely

12:25, 09 Nov 2021
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Person Holding Measuring Tape Around His Body

People who are obese face risk of more complications from Covid-19

10:41, 10 Nov 2021
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Pregnant Woman 1

System for monitoring diabetes in pregnancy available free across the NHS during COVID-19 pandemic

10:49, 10 Nov 2021
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A Stressed Person With Hands Covering Face

The psychological impact of diabetes

11:00, 10 Nov 2021
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Blood Sugar Check Image

Are you having a hypo? Know the symptoms

11:49, 11 Nov 2021
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Nhs Soup And Shake Diet Web Header

Fast-acting diet plan of soup and shakes made available through NHS to combat type 2 diabetes

11:56, 11 Nov 2021
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Latest guidance published on delivering ‘gold standard’ end of life care for people with diabetes

12:15, 12 Nov 2021
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Conference In Library

Global effort to reduce suicide in people with diabetes awareness to be discussed at event for healthcare professionals

12:46, 12 Nov 2021
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Summer Hike Canva

Managing Diabetes in Hot Weather

12:31, 07 Dec 2021
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A Couple Tying Their Shoelaces On Exercise Shoes.

Researchers looking at how exercise can improve health and wellbeing for people with type 2 diabetes

13:32, 07 Dec 2021
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Pharmacists, nurses and educators offer better treatment options for people with type 2 diabetes

12:21, 08 Dec 2021
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Elderly Patient And Healthcare Professional Wearing Masks

Promising early results reported for treatment designed to help people with diabetes recover from effects of coronavirus

12:27, 08 Dec 2021
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Pif Tick Website Launch Web Header

Trusted health information accessible at new Patient Information Forum website

13:53, 08 Dec 2021
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Food Bank Banner Image.

Food bank dependence during pandemic could lead to rise in new cases of type 2 diabetes

14:29, 05 Jan 2022
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Insulin Pump Image

Singing the praises of insulin pumps – and asking why so few people with type 1 diabetes are receiving access to this life-changing technology

13:42, 06 Jan 2022
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Man Testing Glucose Level With A Continuous Glucose Monitor

More people with type 1 diabetes set to benefit from blood sugar flash monitors through NHS roll-out

17:55, 10 Feb 2022
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Type 1 Diabetes The Indian Comic Book Bluelight Cover Web 0

Bluelight – Read a new comic book about living with type 1 diabetes

11:40, 11 Feb 2022
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Type 1 Origins Cover

Comic book superheroes to help inspire young people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in managing the condition

11:59, 11 Feb 2022
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Man Wearing Face Mask On Public Transport

Lockdown easing and how that may affect people living with diabetes

15:53, 11 Feb 2022
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Covid Healthcare Professional Writing Notes

First breakdown of figures by NHS reveals there may be a higher risk for people with diabetes contracting Covid-19

2:04, 14 Feb 2022
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Mother And Child With Face Masks Looking Through Window

NHS study highlights importance for people with diabetes to stay safe within self-isolation recommendations during Covid-19 pandemic

2:16, 14 Feb 2022
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Commuter Wearing A Protective Mask In Public Transport

Lockdown guidance for staying home and safe for people living with diabetes during Covid-19 pandemic

11:11, 15 Feb 2022
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Drinking Hot Drink Elderly

Flu jab reminder for people with diabetes

14:24, 15 Feb 2022
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Covid Vaccine Jab

Who can get the new Covid-19 vaccine?

13:33, 16 Feb 2022
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Woman Testing Glucose Level With A Continuous Glucose Monitor

What to do for CGM device users following reports of skin reactions

17:22, 17 Feb 2022
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Woman Adding Artificial Sweetener To Drink

Confusion around artificial sweeteners does not help fight against type 2 diabetes

11:28, 18 Feb 2022
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Blackcurrants

Blackcurrant extract could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity

11:46, 18 Feb 2022
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Woman With Cold Sneezing Outdoor

Researchers look at why people with type 1 diabetes experience worse side effects from Covid-19

11:56, 18 Feb 2022
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Welsh Company Produce Real Time Cgm Afon Iso Hero.2 Web

New CGM device developed in Wales removes need to use needles for people living with diabetes on insulin

15:54, 21 Feb 2022
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Woman Running On A Treadmill.

Researchers have identified a short warm-up ‘priming exercise’ that could help people with diabetes exercise for longer

16:37, 21 Feb 2022
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Woman Uses Smart Phone For Virtual Doctor's Appointment From Home

Virtual consultations for people with diabetes – we want your feedback

17:37, 22 Feb 2022
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A Pile Of Prescription Pills

Dapagliflozin no longer recommended for people with type 1 diabetes

13:44, 28 Feb 2022
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Exercise Shoes And Step Routine Image

Fast-track access to NHS Healthier You programme for people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes

16:39, 03 Mar 2022
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New Diabetes Clinic In Birmingham 1

Focus on weight loss and diabetes education following large rise in diagnoses of the condition in the Midlands

12:48, 18 Mar 2022
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Sheffield Hospitals Teaching Diabetes And Pregnancy Folic Acid Web Header

Taking folic acid during pregnancy health benefits for mothers with diabetes and children

12:50, 28 Mar 2022
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Obesity Image

No European countries on target to halt rising rates of obesity

11:42, 13 May 2022
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Covid 19 Podcast Image

Good management of diabetes could reduce risk of serious complications from Covid-19

14:05, 13 May 2022
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Exercise Bikes Being Used

“Some exercise better than none at all” – and could help you live longer

14:04, 24 May 2022
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Person Driving Car

Drivers with type 2 diabetes taking certain drugs could be at higher risk of hypoglycaemia

16:04, 28 Jun 2022
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Elderly Joggers Exercising Outdoors

“Healthy body, healthy mind” – researchers discover link between exercise training and mental health

16:21, 28 Jun 2022
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Cycling Banner Image

Walkers and cyclists to be priority in road upgrading plans in bid to promote physical activity and avert type 2 diabetes crisis

16:44, 28 Jun 2022
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Cheeseburgers On A Grill

Weight loss report finds people lose equivalent of 15 double cheese burgers after attending type 2 diabetes prevention sessions

12:33, 29 Jun 2022
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Elderly Man Driving

Vehicle control can be affected in drivers with diabetes-related nerve damage

13:21, 29 Jun 2022
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Woman Holds Insulin Pump In Her Hand

Medical alert issued after reports of insulin leakage from insulin pump cartridges

8:51, 04 Jul 2022
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Man Holding Wheelchair

Report highlights importance of standardised care to reduce risk of limb amputation for people with diabetes-related complications

12:17, 05 Jul 2022
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Woman Drinking Water In Hot Weather

Managing diabetes in hot weather

11:25, 18 Jul 2022
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Track And Field Runners

Campaign to promote healthy living during busy summer of sport

11:25, 28 Jul 2022
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Elderly Patient And Young Doctor

Assessing needs of people living with diabetes to provide the best care available

11:13, 01 Aug 2022
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Yong Person Injecting Insulin

‘Golden Rules’ for insulin injection published by the Forum for Injection Technique

13:32, 04 Aug 2022
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Dexcom 1

“The next step in the evolution of diabetes technology”

11:44, 05 Aug 2022
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Star Award Blue Background

Winners announced at 10th annual Quality in Care Diabetes awards

12:04, 09 Aug 2022
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Pharmacist Praise Rt CGM 1 (1)

Access to continuous glucose monitor hailed as life-changing

11:59, 15 Aug 2022
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Person With Type 1 Diabetes Injection

Updated insulin injections guide available for all involved in diabetes care available

15:24, 22 Aug 2022
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Digital Health Ed For T2d In Wales Mydesmond

Free digital health education for people with type 2 diabetes in Wales extended

14:51, 30 Aug 2022
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Person Driving Car

Updated DVLA guidelines for continuous glucose monitoring devices

12:40, 02 Sep 2022
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Glucose Flash Monitor On A Woman

Understanding how latest diabetes devices work

13:10, 02 Sep 2022
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Foot Massage

Treatment could help speed up healing for diabetes related foot ulcers

16:02, 08 Sep 2022
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Jelly Babies

Trials find that diabetes treatment could reduce hypos risk

11:00, 09 Sep 2022
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Blood Sugar Check Image

Hypo awareness education programme launched

11:57, 09 Sep 2022
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Foot With Bandage

Treating foot ulcers early could help further complications

12:11, 09 Sep 2022
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Children Running In Gym Class

Ten minutes of exercise makes children “happier and more confident”

13:07, 14 Sep 2022
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Sugary Cola Drink

Tax on sugary drinks to provide £415m for new sports facilities at schools

11:30, 15 Sep 2022
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Movie Camera

Swedish artist Jëlly talks about her type 1 diabetes in new film

11:39, 15 Sep 2022
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Pregnant Woman 2

Support for pregnant women with diabetes to maintain good blood sugar levels

12:13, 15 Sep 2022
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School Classroom

Support in schools “inadequate” for children with diabetes

12:25, 15 Sep 2022
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Vending Machine

Sugary snacks taken off the shelves at NHS hospitals

13:49, 15 Sep 2022
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Cola Bottles

Sugary drink should be cut from children’s diets

14:00, 15 Sep 2022
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People Holidng Hands

Study highlights need for psychological support for people with diabetes

15:55, 20 Sep 2022
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Person Breaking Cigarette

'Stoptober': Kick the habit - tips to stop smoking for good

15:32, 27 Sep 2022
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Person Holding Lower Back

Stem cells to be grown at research centre to treat diabetes-related kidney disease

16:13, 27 Sep 2022
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Diabetic Eye Screening

What are diabetes-related eye complications?

10:50, 29 Sep 2022
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Elderly Men Walking Across Bridge

Stand up, sit less, move more

12:58, 30 Sep 2022
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Spray Pump

Spray to improve healing for people with diabetes-related wounds

14:44, 30 Sep 2022
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Foot With Bandage

Smart insoles available that may prevent developing foot ulcers

15:18, 30 Sep 2022
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Foot Check Image

Smart sensor for diabetes foot wounds could reduce amputation

15:43, 30 Sep 2022
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Man Exhausted Hypo Faint

Students raise awareness about risks of hypoglycaemia at university fair

15:53, 30 Sep 2022
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Middle Aged Person Walking

A short walk after meals could be good for type 2 diabetes control

16:16, 30 Sep 2022
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Doctor Talking To The Patient About Treatment

Senior doctor urges people with existing medical conditions to seek appropriate healthcare

12:51, 03 Oct 2022
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Diabetic Eye Screening (1)

Screening success as diabetes no longer the leading cause of blindness

13:56, 03 Oct 2022
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Person Getting Vaccinated

Seasonal flu vaccination for people with diabetes

14:33, 03 Oct 2022
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Nutrition Facts. Saturated Fat

Saturated fat “myths” challenged

15:01, 03 Oct 2022
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Glucose Flash Monitor On A Woman

Scanning device for monitoring blood sugar levels available on the NHS

15:18, 03 Oct 2022
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Old Couple Exercising

Safer exercise advice for people with diabetes may prevent hypoglycaemia

15:46, 03 Oct 2022
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Pregnant Woman Sitting Down

Risk of stillbirth in mothers with diabetes linked to high blood sugar levels and BMI

12:34, 04 Oct 2022
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Hospital Ward

Rising hospital visits for people with diabetes

12:39, 04 Oct 2022
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Jelly Babies

Hypoglycaemia a worry for family members of people with diabetes

13:14, 04 Oct 2022
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Elderly Care Holding Hands

Risk of developing dementia could be greater for people with diabetes

13:25, 04 Oct 2022
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Defibrillator Image

Rise in diabetes will lead to huge increase of heart attacks and strokes

13:44, 04 Oct 2022
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Test Blood Glucose For Diabetes

Treatment helps people with type 2 diabetes achieve blood sugar level targets

12:14, 10 Oct 2022
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Group Of People Talking

The psychological impact of diabetes on mental health

14:35, 10 Oct 2022
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Grapefruit

Report that grapefruit juice may protect against type 2 diabetes ‘misleading’ – NHS

12:09, 12 Oct 2022
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Blood Sugar Check Image

Young people with diabetes have excellent control, but may not receive all essential health checks

12:22, 12 Oct 2022
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Soft Drink Cola Being Poured

Overweight people with diabetes live longer than slim people with diabetes to be treated with caution

12:30, 12 Oct 2022
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Holiday Image

Reminder to declare diabetes before going on holiday

12:43, 12 Oct 2022
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Person Getting Vaccinated

Reminder for people with diabetes to book their annual flu vaccination

12:48, 12 Oct 2022
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Doctor Talking To The Patient About Treatment

Report examines the negative effects of poor self-management among people with diabetes

13:11, 12 Oct 2022
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Libre Monitor On Arm

Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels could reduce risk of hypos and hypers

15:08, 12 Oct 2022
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Pasta (1)

Reheating leftover pasta may improve blood sugar levels for diabetes

15:19, 12 Oct 2022
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Foot Check Image

Reducing diabetes foot complications could save the NHS £250 million a year

15:24, 12 Oct 2022
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Elderly Men Walking Across Bridge

Regular exercise could help elderly men add five years to life expectancy

15:38, 12 Oct 2022
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Insulin Pen And Neddle

Protective cases for safely storing insulin launched

10:06, 24 Oct 2022
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Tray Of Sweets

Recommendations to reduce excessive sugar in diet published

15:01, 24 Oct 2022
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Close Up Of Weight Loss Measure

Recognising signals between the stomach and brain could help people lose weight

12:51, 26 Oct 2022
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Person With Type 1 Diabetes Injection

Proper technique is key as new insulin injection recommendations published

12:19, 28 Oct 2022
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Pills Packets

Prescription costs for diabetes now more than one billion annually

12:35, 28 Oct 2022
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Pink Trainers

Pressure warnings in smart shoe insole sensors reduce foot ulcers

12:50, 28 Oct 2022
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Woman Talks With Mental Health Professional

Hope for food addicts for weight loss and reducing type 2 diabetes risk

13:23, 01 Nov 2022
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Woman Using A Mobile Phone

Digital pill for mental health offered – GPs can prescribe new app

13:21, 02 Nov 2022
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Nov 22 Survey Debra Drwf

Diabetes Wellness Network reader survey results

13:56, 02 Nov 2022
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Amputation Leg

Pioneering work by Sheffield Diabetes Foot team reduces amputations by 50%

15:47, 15 Nov 2022
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Houses Of Parliament Exterior Shot

Petition against “sugar epidemic”

14:16, 16 Nov 2022
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Pharmacy And Pharmacist

Pharmaceutical companies urged to stock up over Brexit deal uncertainty

14:22, 16 Nov 2022
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Pharmacy And Pharmacist

Pharmacists to support people with diabetes at GPs after £15 million investment

14:52, 16 Nov 2022
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Foot Check Image

Photo app can help doctors detect diabetes-related foot ulcers

17:02, 16 Nov 2022
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Hospital Ward

People with diabetes at higher risk after discharge from hospital

15:20, 30 Nov 2022
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Comforting Hands

People with diabetes could be at an increased risk of self-harm

15:53, 30 Nov 2022
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Blood Sugar Check Image

People with diabetes encouraged to reach blood sugar goals

16:16, 30 Nov 2022
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Injection Pen With Needle

Pen treatment for type 2 diabetes could provide savings over existing insulin medications

16:22, 30 Nov 2022
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Sugary Drinks

Parents urged to swap sugary snacks for healthy treats and improve child diet habits

16:28, 30 Nov 2022
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Chocolate Squares

UK children aged 10 have consumed as much sugar as an 18-year-old

10:53, 02 Dec 2022
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Alarm Clock Near Sleeping Person

One third of people with diabetes reportedly not managing night-time hypos

14:29, 12 Dec 2022
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A Person Studying With Notepad

Online course on Understanding Insulin available again

14:03, 13 Dec 2022
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Elderly Care Holding Hands

Older people with diabetes are being “let down” by the system

14:12, 13 Dec 2022
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Hospital Ward

Older people with diabetes 'vulnerable' due to disjointed care services

9:35, 14 Dec 2022
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A Bottle Of Tablets

Older people with type 2 diabetes being “over-prescribed” medication

9:45, 14 Dec 2022
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Soft Drink Cans In A Row

Obesity leads to three quarters of a million hospital admissions

11:51, 14 Dec 2022
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Prescription Pills

No benefit to taking statins for older people without diabetes

12:53, 14 Dec 2022
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Eye Changes And T2d Research Eye Image Web Header

NICE recommends new treatment for people with diabetes-related eye problems

13:14, 14 Dec 2022
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Taking Notes

NHS report highlights prevalence of diabetes across England

13:40, 14 Dec 2022
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Surgery In Progress

NHS announces changes to organ donation law in England

14:34, 05 Jan 2023
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Group Of Nurses

NHS announce £60m funding to improve service and help “get it right”

11:03, 27 Jan 2023
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Dexcom Glucose Monitor On A Person

Latest continuous glucose monitoring technology to be showcased at diabetes conference

16:27, 23 Feb 2023
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Doctor Talking To The Patient About Treatment

People with type 2 diabetes encouraged to attend cancer screenings

14:31, 20 Apr 2023
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Cup Of Coffee

More caffeine intake can reduce body fat and risk of type 2 diabetes

11:47, 09 May 2023
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Dexcom Glucose Monitor On A Person

Users guide to hybrid closed loop systems published

12:25, 09 May 2023
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Covid 19 Podcast Image

New cases of diabetes being diagnosed linked with Covid-19

13:59, 12 May 2023
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Pregnant Woman 2

Focus on mothers at risk of gestational diabetes in study

12:09, 15 May 2023
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A Person Injecting Themselves

More training needed for delivering insulin

14:23, 15 May 2023
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Obesity Image 3

Number of people living with diabetes in UK hits 5 million

14:35, 15 May 2023
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Insulin Pen

Insulin awareness campaign aims to improve health care for people living with diabetes

14:04, 19 May 2023
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Woman Drinking Water In Hot Weather

Managing diabetes in hot weather

12:41, 23 May 2023
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People Talking Banner Image

Mental health and physical activity recommended for new NHS campaign

14:45, 25 May 2023
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Person Driving Car

Healthcare professionals wanted to support government in advising on diabetes and driving

13:23, 12 Jul 2023
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Libre Monitor On Arm

Update information for continuous glucose monitor users

14:38, 14 Jul 2023
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CGM Dexcom On An Arm

Manufacturer celebrates five years of real-time continuous glucose monitoring

14:39, 19 Jul 2023
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Foot Doctor With PatientD

Have your diabetes-related foot problems solved – on TV

13:50, 20 Jul 2023
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DRWF Research Rajna Golubic

DRWF Research: Effect of migraine treatment on blood glucose

13:52, 20 Jul 2023
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1 Pound Coin

Cost-of-living and impact on diabetes report published

10:02, 01 Aug 2023
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Woman With Skipping Rope

Exercise and app plan improves health of women with history of gestational diabetes

10:37, 01 Aug 2023
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Foot Check Image

Consistent approach needed to reduce variation in footcare for people with diabetes.

14:52, 02 Aug 2023
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Table Tennis Personal Story Simon Heaps 2022 002

Para table tennis player won't let disability and diabetes hold him back

10:30, 04 Aug 2023
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Dexcom 1

DRWF Podcast: The benefits of CGM devices for people living with diabetes

13:37, 10 Aug 2023
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Pills Packets

Prescriptions for diabetes drugs rises according to latest NHS report

14:02, 18 Aug 2023
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Close Up Of Weight Loss Measure

Specialist weight loss treatment now available could reduce risk of additional type 2 diabetes complications

11:50, 12 Sep 2023
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Builder Working

Funding boost for people in work with type 2 diabetes

12:19, 14 Sep 2023
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Wellness Day 2023 Eye Screening Stand

Survey on diabetes eye screening

11:18, 02 Oct 2023
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Man Having Chest Pain

Lifesaving service launched to support people with diabetes after heart attacks

11:26, 02 Oct 2023
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Type 1 Comic Secret Wards Cover Cropped

Superheroes comic adventure to explore the impact of diabetes

13:01, 09 Oct 2023
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Insulin Injection Needle

Injection technique: Top tips from a community nurse

14:26, 18 Oct 2023
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Award

Non-invasive wearable blood glucose sensor improves self-management for people living with diabetes

13:54, 27 Oct 2023
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Diabetes 01

DRWF and Bournemouth Airport back World Diabetes Day with travelling awareness campaign

16:56, 09 Nov 2023
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Diabetes Tech

Hybrid closed loop systems recommended for people living with type 1 diabetes

17:27, 10 Nov 2023
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Sugar Cubes In A Jar

Hypo risk for people with type 1 diabetes highlighted in recent poll

17:12, 14 Nov 2023
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Highs And Lows Of Diabetes Dexcom On WDD

Celebrity portraits shine a spotlight on highs and lows of diabetes on World Diabetes Day

14:44, 15 Nov 2023
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Weight Scale

Digital weight management programme to improve health recommended by NICE

13:36, 16 Nov 2023
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Amsterdam

Insurance package available for people living with type 2 diabetes in the Netherlands

13:50, 16 Nov 2023
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Diabetes 01

DRWF travelling with diabetes campaign supported by award-winning type 1 diabetes pilot

16:41, 16 Nov 2023
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Using Smartwatch

Diabetes sensor manufacturers seek funding to continue work in diabetes technology

13:38, 27 Nov 2023
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Diabetes Prehab Service Launched

Diabetes “prehab” service launched in Wirral

13:56, 27 Nov 2023