Diabetes – Care Appointments

Diabetes UK cancel Glasgow conference amid growing concerns over coronavirus

By Douglas Barrie, Reporter9th March 2020News Scotland

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

People with type 2 diabetes 50% more likely to die early, charity warns

By Jemma Crew, Reporter11th February 2020News England

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

Study finds wearable glucose monitors may benefit diabetics with memory problems

By Sam Russell, Reporter19th November 2019Education & Training

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

Diabetes drug costs at all-time high accounting for 13% of NHS prescribing budget

By Jane Kirby, Health Editor7th November 2019News England

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

Mystery surrounds whereabouts of Saudi woman guilty of insulin child poisoning

By Emily Pennink, Old Bailey Correspondent22nd October 2019News England

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,

Common diabetes drug ‘can cut risk of heart failure death by more than 25%’

By Conor Riordan, Reporter2nd September 2019Education & Training, News Scotland

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

Ministers urged to spend more on psychological support for people with diabetes

By The Press Association14th May 2019News Scotland

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

Prostate medicines linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, experts warn

By Lucy Christie12th April 2019News Scotland

Medicines prescribed to reduce the symptoms of prostate disease have been linked to an increased likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. A new study looked at health records from around

Diabetic inmate ‘died after being restrained by staff and left on cell floor’

By Sam Russell23rd March 2019News England

A diabetic prisoner died after staff physically restrained her then left her lying on her cell floor for around 21 hours before an ambulance was called, an inquest heard. Annabella

Scots charities warn of ‘avoidable deaths’ if Brexit disrupts drug supplies

By The Press Association4th March 2019News Scotland

Scottish Government contingency plans for medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit must be published in full to help avert the risk of “avoidable deaths”, four health charities have