Fewer than half of eligible adults taking advantage of NHS midlife MOT
Fewer than half of adults are taking advantage of a free NHS midlife MoT, a charity has found. Only 44% of adults eligible for an NHS Health Check in the
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Surge in heart attacks and strokes predicted as diabetes epidemic takes its toll
Heart attacks and strokes are set to soar over the coming years as the diabetes epidemic sweeping the nation takes its toll, a charity has warned. The growing number of
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Diabetic woman awarded £2,000 after concert staff confiscated her drink
A diabetic woman has been awarded £2,000 after staff at a concert confiscated her fizzy drink. Kayla Hanna, 20, had been walking into a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in
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Diabetes patients advised to return test strips over accuracy of readings
Diabetes patients have been advised to stop using and return specific lots of Accu-Chek Aviva and Accu-Chek Performa test strips due to concerns they may give falsely high or low
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Diabetes charity concerned over medication errors during hospital stays
There is “still work to do to improve safety” for patients with diabetes in hospital, a charity has warned. The comments from Diabetes UK come after an audit examined the
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Patients with long-term illnesses placing ‘disproportionately large demand’ on NHS
A quarter of the population take up half of all GP appointments and hospitalisations, a new study has found. New research found that more than a quarter of adults in
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Diabetes ‘fastest growing health crisis’ as cases double to 3.7 million in two decades
The number of people living with diabetes has doubled in the last 20 years, a charity has said. Diabetes UK said the condition is the “fastest growing health crisis of
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Diabetes linked to long-term cognitive decline, new research suggests
People with diabetes experience higher rates of long-term cognitive decline, new research suggests. The study also found that worse control of blood sugar levels, whether someone is diabetic or not,
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Drinking alcohol most days a week ‘significantly protects against diabetes’
Drinking alcohol most days of the week can significantly protect against developing diabetes, a study has found. Consuming alcohol three or four days per week was associated with a reduced
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Diabetes Scotland calls for better delivery of NHS care services
A charity is calling for action to improve the delivery of diabetes care after a drop in NHS performance. Diabetes Scotland made the call on World Diabetes Day as it
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