Webwatch: Online NHS campaign to help men over 40 reduce risk of diabetes
A new online campaign encouraging men aged 40 and over who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes to sign up for support has been launched by the NHS.
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New research suggests people at risk of diabetes may be more likely to develop dementia
People with above-average blood sugar levels may be more likely to develop a form of dementia, new research suggests. Between five and seven million people in the UK are believed
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Soup and shakes on menu as NHS ‘total diet replacement’ programme rolled out to tackle diabetes
Diabetics will be encouraged to try a soup and shakes weight-loss plan as the health service steps up efforts to tackle a condition that costs the NHS billions a year.
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Diabetes UK cancel Glasgow conference amid growing concerns over coronavirus
A conference being held by a diabetes charity in Glasgow has been cancelled amid growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. Diabetes UK said it was “not a decision we have
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People with type 2 diabetes 50% more likely to die early, charity warns
People with type 2 diabetes are 50% more likely to die early than those without the condition, a charity has warned. Some 3.9 million people over the age of 16
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Study finds wearable glucose monitors may benefit diabetics with memory problems
Older people with diabetes and memory problems would benefit from using wearable glucose monitors, a study suggests. The devices help people with diabetes manage their condition by reducing the need
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Diabetes drug costs at all-time high accounting for 13% of NHS prescribing budget
The cost of medicines to treat diabetes is at an all-time high, new figures suggest. The condition, which can be fuelled by obesity, cost £1.07 billion in 2018/19 in drugs
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Mystery surrounds whereabouts of Saudi woman guilty of insulin child poisoning
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of a Saudi Arabian woman who was found guilty in her absence of poisoning a young girl with insulin at a London children’s hospital. Amal Asiri,
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Common diabetes drug ‘can cut risk of heart failure death by more than 25%’
A common diabetes medication can be used to treat patients with heart failure, according to new research. Scientists have found dapagliflozin – a drug that helps control blood sugar levels
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Ministers urged to spend more on psychological support for people with diabetes
The Scottish Government is being urged to commit more funds to ensure people with diabetes can access psychological and emotional support when they need it. Campaigners at Diabetes Scotland are
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