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New research has identified hundreds of proteins that might contribute to the onset of common, chronic metabolic diseases such as Type 2 …
Insulet Corporation and Bigfoot Biomedical have announced that Insulet has acquired assets related to Bigfoot’s pump-based automated insulin delivery (AID) technologies. The …
People with prediabetes who are referred to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme are 20% less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared …
Diabetes UK is reporting how its new study investigating diabetic kidney disease has revealed how its progression could be slowed down by …
Last year, Medtronic released data that linked the MiniMed 780G insulin pump to significant improvements in blood glucose levels and time in …
Intermittent fasting (IF), defined as fasting for more than eight hours at a time, is a trend that is growing in popularity. …
The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) has announced that five diabetes and endocrinology professionals have been appointed to the ABCD academic …
Innovation Zed has announced that it has secured a CE Mark for its InsulCheck DOSE add-on device. InsulCheck DOSE is a single-unit …
Abbott plans to offer updated FreeStyle Libre 2 and Libre 3 sensors in the US later this year, replacing its current systems. …
Diabetes UK Sheffield are holding a big event about Diabetes and Tech on Saturday May 13th; speakers include Nerdabetic, Kamil Armacki, Diabetech’s …
ukactive’s pilot study to transform leisure centres, swimming pools, and gyms into musculoskeletal (MSK) health hubs has been expanded to 100 sites …
New documentary film The Human Trial provides unprecedented, real-time access to a radical stem cell treatment can now be watched in the …
Beyond Type 1 co-founder Nick Jonas appeared on the Today Show to announce that Dexcom and Beyond Type 1 have pledged $1 …
Aston University scientists have discovered a more accurate way of checking the blood flow in the feet of patients with Type 2 …
More than 30,000 patients with Type 1 diabetes across the UK Midlands now have access to life-changing continuous glucose monitoring technology, thanks …
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Abbott’s Proclaim XR spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system for the treatment of patients with …
Patient numbers published recently by the independent OCL Vision eye clinic reveal a surging demand for private eye surgery as NHS waiting …
As icy cold snaps make for challenging conditions on the roads, a high street optician is urging people to ‘get themselves seen’ …
Another recent survey on eye care – this time by polling organisation YouGov – has concluded that the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis …
The January and February cold snaps saw temperatures drop below freezing in certain areas of the UK, but a free support service …
The Royal Mail has teamed up with Pharmacy2U, the UK’s largest online pharmacy, to offer a complete NHS prescription service that enables …
Ypsomed and Mediq are completing the sale of DiaExpert. Ypsomed and Mediq had announced the agreement on the sale of DiaExpert on …
Oramed Pharmaceuticals has announced that it has received a new patent for its oral diabetes treatment. The patent covers oral pharmaceutical compositions …
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new medication for Type 2 diabetes called Brenzavvy. This belongs to a class …
A small potential increased risk of retinopathy worsening after one year for those with Type 2 diabetes following injections of the GLP-1 …
Dexcom has announced that it has appointed Teri Lawver to its newly created role of chief commercial officer (CCO). Lawver’s position oversees …
The self-management of diabetes can be tiring and tough on mental health but a key benefit of peer support is access to …
Embecta has added an all-in-one, push-button fingerstick glucose reader to its portfolio. Launched this past April as a spinout from medtech giant …
ABCD (Diabetes Care) Ltd have announced that the new Chair of ABCD will be Professor Ketan Dhatariya, who will take over from …
New results from a first-of-its-kind survey by Abbott has identified a clear disconnect between the perceptions of the British public and those …
Recruitment has opened for a trial screening programme for Type 1 diabetes that will identify children at high risk of developing the …
Could you help a team of researchers at the University of Southampton who are exploring mental health issues for people with Type …
Diabeloop and EOFlow have announced that are partnering to offer the latter’s EOPatch system with automated insulin delivery in Europe. The partnership …
The DRWF United Through Diabetes event will be taking place at Chesford Grange conference hotel in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, on Saturday 16 September …
W8Buddy (WeightBuddy), a new digital support tool that can help patients achieve clinically meaningful weight loss, has been launched by University Hospitals …
Seattle-based Know Labs has announced that it has received a new patent equating its diagnostic technology to the current glucose monitoring (CGM) …
Diabetes tech startup Harald AI has launched the popular Happy Bob App in Europe and in Canada, giving more ways for users …
So, that’s January nearly over but now the days are getting longer and I sense a teeny bit of spring in the …
Early research suggests that aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly found in diet drinks and food, may raise the risk for anxiety, according …
New data suggests that Metformin may help reduce risk for total joint replacement in patients with Type 2 diabetes. According to findings …
Beta Bionics has hired Steven Russell as chief medical officer. The change comes as Beta Bionics works to secure US Food and …
Need to figure out how much insulin to administer throughout the day and stick to those fluctuating doses over time? There’s now …
An NHS England study in children and young people has showed improvements in glycaemic control, time in range, frequency of hypoglycaemia, hypoglycaemia …
Research is vital in providing the evidence needed to transform services and improve outcomes, such as in developing new models of care, …
Although half of patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in France have blood glucose levels that are outside of their target range, an international …
A retrospective study has linked participation in Onduo’s virtual program for managing Type 2 diabetes to reductions in blood glucose. Researchers at …
Sernova has provided an update on trials of its Cell Pouch System – an implantable and scalable medical device which forms a …
Finding effective and safe drugs that can tackle obesity — achieving a substantial amount of weight loss without serious side effects — …
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AMF Medical SA, the privately held Swiss developer of the …
In draft guidance, an independent NICE committee has recommended the use of hybrid closed loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in …
Highly processed foods meet the same criteria as tobacco for addiction and labeling them as such might benefit public health, according to …
Good nutrition is foundational to preventing chronic disease and helping people live a healthier life, yet physicians responding to a Medscape Medical …
An award-winning diabetes nursing group has launched two educational resources to mark World Diabetes Day on November 14th. Trend Diabetes, which represents …
A new study has reported that slowly lowering weights builds and strengthens muscles almost as well as lifting and lowering them. That …
BIOCORP has announced that they have received 510(K) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to market Mallya, its smart …
Natalie Sainz, in diaTribe Learn, reports that a new international consensus of recommendations for the standard use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) …
The FDA has now approved the use of teplizumab (Tzield), the world’s first ever immunotherapy for Type 1 diabetes, by people at …
At-home tests, once considered an anomaly, became de rigueur during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as COVID-19 testing rates decline from their pandemic …
After analyzing 600 people wearing a continuous glucose monitor for an average of 12 days, Klick Applied Sciences says it can use data …
Novo Nordisk has announced that UK users of the Abbott FreeStyle LibreLink app can now connect to its smart insulin pens. People …
Eli Lilly has pulled out of a partnership with Ypsomed that would have given it a branded insulin pump to sell in …
According to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the ability to customize open-source, “do-it-yourself” automated insulin delivery (AID) …
Ascensia Diabetes Care has announced that it has updated its Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring system app to integrate with Apple Health. The …
Roche has announced the introduction of the Navify brand to its digital health portfolio, which includes more than 30 digital solutions for …
Sernova’s Cell Pouch System is an implantable and scalable medical device that forms a natural environment in the body for the long-term …
The substantial increase in obesity prevalence in the United States – from 30.5% to 41.9% in just the 2 decades from 2000 …
This is our last issue of this year, and what a year it has been in the diabetes world in general and …
Compared with BMI’s relatively quick acceptance into clinical practice, obesity has only recently been recognised as a disease. Historically, obesity has been …
A recent study has found that patients with Type 1 diabetes had an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnoea. The study found …
Phil Aird-Mash, CEO of the ITC Travel Group, Chair of ACC Aviation and Traveltek Ltd, has been appointed JDRF’s Chair of the …
BHR markets and supports the use of their point of care diagnostic products for use in GP surgeries, hospitals and other locations, …
Adocia has announced the establishment of a first proof of concept for its’ AdoShell Islets implant by achieving glycaemic control without insulin …
The charity Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation (DRWF) will be back in Hartlepool for our first Diabetes Wellness Day North since 2019 …
Medtronic has announced positive results from a study of its next-generation MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system. Its ADAPT study enlisted 82 …
Study may explain why people with diabetes may develop tooth decay. People with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone …
Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. has announced the publication of the results of a landmark ESG Randomized Interventional Trial (MERIT) Study in The Lancet. …
A recent trial has linked Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to significantly lower blood sugar levels than fingerstick testing. …
Dexcom, a global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring, is inviting members of the diabetes community to express their unique journey with …
DC4U, an immunology company developing innovative treatments for auto-immune diseases and allergies, has been awarded a €1.7m Eurostars (SiaDM) grant, together with …
An international drive to highlight the importance of the prevention and adequate management of diabetes has been proposed by a team of …
A leading charity partnership is urging more people to check their risk of Type 2 diabetes through a free online tool as …
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new drug capsule with a robotic cap for improved drug delivery. …
Use of an older class of Type 2 diabetes drugs called glitazones (also known as thiazolidinediones or TZDs) is linked to a …
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced a £26 million investment in an NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre …
Eli Lilly plans to introduce a personalized diabetes management platform that integrates with technologies, including Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. The …
A team of University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers has discovered that insulin from the oral insulin tablets they are developing is …
People from ethnic minority and marginalised community groups are being offered advice on health issues that disproportionately affect them. The Bristol Community …
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Eli Lilly and Company’s new once-weekly GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and …
Diabeloop has developed an algorithm that is hosted on a dedicated handset and serves as a bridge between continuous glucose monitors and …
Bariatric surgery has become more common as global rates of obesity have increased, but it may also raise the risk of developing …
According to a study published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, while closed-loop insulin delivery systems can increase glucose time in range and …
NHS England patients with Type 1 diabetes will now be eligible for life-changing continuous glucose monitors after the health service secured a …
Diabetes costs the NHS around £10bn a year. It is a national priority and a focus of the NHS Long Term Plan. …
Verily’s Onduo has announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with Sword Health to broaden virtual care for diabetes and …
A recent research study has found that childhood obesity is more common now than 12 years ago – which is particularly troubling …
A new study has found that Vitamin D deficiency has a causative role in the systemic inflammation that commonly accompanies it, with …
Longenesis has announced that a study on Type 1 diabetes care, undertaken in partnership with Medtronic, has demonstrated that insulin pump use …
Zillion has announced a partnership with Dexcom, the leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), to connect Dexcom CGM with Zillion’s platform …
Among the news items in this issue is one about the need to move away from the relatively well-known concept of your …
Nintendo’s Animal Crossing game is getting a new diabetes-themed island designed by medtech company Insulet. This latest move towards ‘gamification’ sees diabetes …
According to planet and environment news site www.earth.com, moderate to high consumption of black, green, or Oolong tea is associated with a …
According to an article in DiaTribe, researchers have suggested that the new drugs developed to help people with Type 2 diabetes to …
With the World Health Organisation (WHO) reporting that overweight and obesity has reached “epidemic proportions” in Europe, causing more than an estimated 1.2 …
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a stronger predictor of early death than body mass index (BMI) and should be considered as a superior …
JDRF have announced a ‘Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Event & Technology Exhibition in Redmaids’ High School, Bristol between 10:00–5:30 on 29 October …
Abbott has announced new data from the Real World Evidence of FreeStyle Libre (RELIEF) study showing that the use of the FreeStyle …
According to a recent article in Medscape, the treatment of people with obesity (but without diabetes) with the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist …
After months of regulatory delays, Insulet has secured a CE Mark for its Omnipod 5, its automated Insulin Delivery System for individuals …
Diabetes research charity Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has published Our Impact 2021, “a glossy snapshot of everything JDRF achieved last year”, …
A set of policy recommendations have been drafted by the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF), emphasising the importance of digitalisation, data registries and …
In Type 1 diabetes, the body develops immune cells that target pancreatic beta cells, which play a critical role in the production …
Wrist-worn devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers appear to be cost-effective ways of screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) among high-risk people ages …
Diabetes UK’s third annual Type 1 & Tech conference returns on Saturday 15 October 2022 from 10am to 2.30pm BST. The online …
Learning to ride a bike or getting out for a walk could soon be just what the doctor ordered under new health …
In a recent article in Medscape, Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD explains how, when patients with obesity come to her, “I look for the …
Metformin is the first drug prescribed to most new patients with Type 2 diabetes and is increasingly popular for use with patients …
Zillion has announced a partnership with Dexcom, a leading provider of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), to connect Dexcom CGM with Zillion’s …
After receiving an FDA green light for the project earlier this year, Dexcom is now making its diabetes data available through consumer …
While zero-calorie sweeteners bring a little sweetness to our lives without prompting significant or obvious blood sugar spikes and are said to …
Adults with Type 1 diabetes experience ‘diabetes distress’, even when using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), according to findings presented at the Association …
Abbott has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with WeightWatchers to help people living with diabetes. The companies will …
Funding for a five-year project that aims to develop a new type of care package that addresses gaps in support for people …
Our September issue is packed full of news. Some about medications, some about vitamins (well, vitamin D in particular) as well as …
One Drop has announced outcomes from a study on the effects of the AI-powered blood glucose (BG) forecasting feature of its One …
In diabetes, foot ulcers are such a common complication that they account for almost 1% of the total NHS budget and can …
COUR Pharmaceuticals has published details of a study with the Miller Lab at Northwestern University, in which treatment with the COUR NanoParticle …
Sanofi and Roche have joined forces in France to drive adoption of a connected add-on for disposable insulin pens. The partners will …
A set of policy recommendations have been drafted by the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF), emphasising the importance of digitalisation, data registries and …
The Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF) has announced that its fourth annual Diabetes Wellness Day Midlands will be held on 24th …
Australia could become the first country to adopt routine childhood screening to detect Type 1 diabetes in children, if a new national …
A recent study has found that low serum levels of vitamin D were significantly associated with a higher prevalence of diabetic foot …
Type 2 diabetes is a well-established risk factor for dementia and Parkinson’s Disease (PD), but according to a report by Marlene Busko …
New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify so-called ‘fit notes’ has been laid before the UK Parliament. …
Diabetic macular oedema (DME) is one of the most common diabetes-related eye complications and causes of vision loss (c12% of people with …
Following new guidelines from the National Institute for Care and Excellence (NICE) which recommends that adults with Type 1 diabetes should be …
Insulet Omnipod As reported in August 2022 by MedTechDive,The Omnipod 5 is one of two insulin pumps manufactured by the company that …
Can a beer a day keep the doctor away? New research from Portugal found that men who drank one can of alcoholic …
LiveMetric has announced the launch of LiveOne, the world’s first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared nano-sensor technology for monitoring blood pressure …
Diabetic neuropathy is a form of nerve damage that may occur in people with diabetes, linked to heightened blood sugar levels. It …
After decades of having to juggle multiple devices and fingerprick systems to take their own blood sugar readings and use them to …
This award is supported by all the main diabetes professional organisations and charities as well as Desang, and is now in its …
The American Diabetes Association(ADA), has applauded U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for recently introducing legislation which aims to …
All 130,000 Australians with Type 1 diabetes will now get access to subsidised continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices under the newly-elected Australian …
The InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) have announced another one-day event at the Kettering Park Hotel on Saturday 29 October 2022. Entitled ‘Changing …
Although things do tend to be a little quieter over the summer months, the fact is that this is another issue filled-to-busting …
Vertex to acquire ViaCyte, with the goal of accelerating its potentially curative VX-880 programmes in Type 1 diabetes. ViaCyte brings tools, technologies …
An international team of scientists led by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has announced “extremely positive results” from laboratory trials of a compound …
The latest issue of Type 1 Discovery magazine, which aims to give the latest news, events, features and research updates about Type …
ViCentra is closing its UK operations for the time being due to current supply issues. Two years ago ViCentra withdrew the product …
The BBC has reported that the NHS has been awarded the George Cross by Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal …
According to new research at the University of Chicago, the causes of Type 1 diabetes focus on auto-immune response, in which the …
At the American Diabetic Association (ADA) 82nd Scientific Sessions, a panel of experts shared some impressive results from a recent trial of …
With the Met Office issuing weather warnings for extreme heat in areas of the country this weekend and into next week, Diabetes …
As reported by DiaTribe, Dr. Ania Jastreboff, of the Yale University School of Medicine, and colleagues have presented new data which has …
At the American Diabetes Association 82nd annual Scientific Sessions, Vertex Pharmaceuticals released new data from a trial of two participants receiving a …
The national Children and Young People’s Mental Health (CYPMH) Team at NHS England and Improvement are recruiting four national lived experience partners …
Obesity in adolescence linked to T1D in adulthood. Excessively high body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence has been linked to development …
I think that 10 years ago I was doubtful that CGM technology would become a reality, but it has. I wonder what …
Insulet’s Omnipod 5 ‘significantly Improves’ glycaemic outcomes in very young children. Insulet has announced that its Omnipod 5 tubeless, wearable, automated insulin …
For healthy middle-aged and older adults, adding cranberries to the diet may help improve memory and brain function, as well as lower …
Research project seeks older Type 2s on insulin, an update. By Susannah Hickling. Researchers at King’s College London are stepping up recruitment …
A small whey protein drink taken 10 minutes before meals can significantly lower 24-hour mean blood glucose concentration and increase the amount …
New research has found that some cosmetic products can contain enough biotin to interfere with several laboratory test results, including those of …
A trial of insulin-producing arm implants have been reported as promising. According to a report in Hospital + Heatlhcare, a trial at …
By joining this study, you could contribution to greater understanding of how low blood glucose affects our quality of life, an update …
Having already received a CE mark in September 2020 for FreeStyle Libre 3 (FSL3), the latest version of its continuous glucose monitor, …
Fewer than one in four women with a history of gestational diabetes (sudden onset diabetes in pregnancy) are later screened for signs …
A NovoRapid PumpCart insulin cartridge and Roche Accu-Chek Insight insulin pump safety warning has been issued. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory …
The drug regulator NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has recommended the Sleepio app as an effective alternative to …
Bakul Patel, the chief digital health officer at America’s influential Food and Drug Administration which approves new drugs and regulates healthcare in …
A new drug called Mounjaro (tirzepatide) manufactured by Eli Lilly and shown to dramatically lower excess weight as well as blood glucose …
After years of dithering on the damaging effects of BOGOF (Buy One Get One Free) deals offered by supermarkets on sweets, snacks …
The Sheffield branch of Diabetes UK has embarked on a new initiative to prevent people suffering worsening symptoms of the condition. People …
Updated NICE guidelines where all Type 1s will be offered a choice of CGMs as well as access to an insulin pump …
Many people have successfully lost weight by having days when they don’t eat and now a year-long Chinese study has suggested time-restricted …
A study that followed more than 110,000 men and women for more than 30 years claims to have shown that eating two …
New statistics from the charity Diabetes UK reveal thousands of people are struggling to access diabetes care with little more than a …
There has been an historic £50m investment from the Steve Morgan Foundation into Type 1 diabetes research. The donation – the largest …
Another new innovation in personalised diabetes management has been introduced by the French company Diabeloop. Their new DBL-4pen is designed for people …
Doctors have long been reluctant to treat obesity as a disease, arguing that if the element of personal responsibility is removed, people …
Billions of plastic pre-filled disposable insulin pens are distributed globally every year, making a massive contribution to the environmental disaster facing all …
‘Control sugar levels sooner to guard against heart attacks’ finds new study into Type 2 diabetes. People with Type 2 diabetes may …
It is known that obesity increases the risk of developing T2D but one in ten sufferers are not obese or overweight. Results …
A law introduced this month will require all cafes, restaurants and takeaways with more than 250 employees to list calorie counts on …
A once-weekly 2mg injection of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic semaglutide product Ozempic has been approved for use in America, following results of the …
There are good reasons to try to control T2D by weight loss. The biggest study to date, involving 3m people with an …
This has been a fun issue to oversee. The new NICE guidelines are pretty amazing. All Type 1s and some Type 2s …
Every day is ‘A Day’ in PR land and a group of companies that make standing desks and other ‘active office’ equipment …
Nemaura Medical, manufacturer of the sugarBEAT continuous glucose monitor sold in the UK through MySugarWatch, and the Miboko body worn glucose sensor, …
One in four children and young adults aren’t diagnosed with T1D until they have potentially fatal diabetic ketoacidosis – when the body …
The drive towards personalised care continues with the development of new software called the Healum app. Results of an 18-month trial presented …
By Sue Marshall, editor, Desang Diabetes Magazine As I said in the editorial of the latest issue of the magazine, which went …
Dexcom, fresh from celebrating gaining a CE Mark for its G7 sensor, has also announced another new product, Dexcom ONE. This is …
The Diabeloop system. NICE guidelines on Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management (ng17) This update to the guideline regarding diagnosis …
The Welsh division of Diabetes UK is trumpeting the success of 13-year-old Olivia Bant from Cardiff, who after three years of trying …
Diabetes UK Cymru has appointed Rachel Burr as the organisation’s new National Director. As part of Diabetes UK, Diabetes UK Cymru supports people …
When I set this magazine up, the point was to share information and talk about diabetes ‘kit’. Back then (about a …
More than three quarters of Britons have tried to lose weight by dieting but only a fifth of them said successful dieting …
After a two-year absence Diabetes UK is once more holding a 10-mile fund-raising river Thames ‘wellness walk’ in West London on 8 …
The Swedish health-tech company Brighter has signed an agreement with the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust to set up a research project …
Stretchy skin-like wearable electronic devices are just around the corner, offering the chance to transform the lives of millions of people living …
The InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) has been contacted by people in Ukraine in need of diabetes medical supplies. IDDT’s CEO Martin Hirst …
Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced that its FreeStyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, the latest addition to the …
A resource has been created by JDRF UK in association with JDRF International, JDRF Australia and the Beyond Type 1 Alliance. It …
The French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi has agreed to pay digital health company Dario Health $30 million to market its diabetes products. In …
University College London’s Global Business School for Health has partnered with the pharmaceutical company Roche UK to offer a new fully-funded MBA …
There are very many reasons to be thankful for the unique level of healthcare offered free by the NHS in Britain. In …
Side by Side – Dexcom G6 (left) and G7 (right) Dexcom’s G7 is the next-generation continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system building on …
Although there has been much discussion about sharing electronic health records, information from home wearable devices is not shared with outpatients clinics …
A team led by mechanical engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in America has patented two new devices to reduce …
More than nine out of ten surgeons say they have pricked themselves with a contaminated needle at least once or seen a …
Many of the UK’s biggest restaurant chains have told the Observer newspaper they won’t change their ingredients when regulations are introduced in …
A swallowable balloon to create feelings of fullness is being suggested as a non-surgical weight loss solution. A re-analysis of results of …
A five year double-blinded study involving 26,000 over 50 year olds given vitamin D or a placebo tablet, found a high vitamin …
A successful NHS soup and shake diet is being offered to more and more people across the country as a way of …
Following last issue’s look at the history of the discovery of insulin, this time we take a good look at what might …
Tandem is first smartphone App to be cleared for insulin delivery by the FDA on both iOS and Android operating systems. Announced …
When I spoke with Hannah McCook she was sitting in her car at the Gleneagles Golf Club in Scotland, hiding from the …
Native to tropical regions of the Americas, sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are the tuberous roots from the bindweed (or morning glory) family …
The American medical devices giant Becton Dickinson known as BD, has decided to spin off its Diabetes Care division and announced the …
Latest results from the makers of Revita, the revolutionary ‘intestine resurfacing’ device being proposed as a treatment for T2D, offer a glimmer …
A raft of new products to reduce the chore of living with diabetes, are in the pipeline from Dexcom. The innovations called …
Insulin pump manufacturer Insulet has announced their new Omnipod 5 device has at last received regulatory approval from the American Food and …
Unhealthy food is heavily promoted, often cheaper, and more readily available than healthier options in Britain, which constantly undermines people’s effort to …
Results from an American study of more than 2,200 people with Type 1 diabetes and their caregivers, showed a majority of those …
Tandem Diabetes Care has announced that it expects to treble its worldwide customer base to one million people within the next five …
Researchers have now homed in on four factors which may trigger the worrying rise in diabetes diagnoses following COVID-19 infection, according to …
Medtronic one of the world’s leading medical device companies, has been hit by a warning letter from the regulatory Food and Drug …
As of 100 years ago, a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes ceased to be a death sentence. Seeing all the coverage of …
Immunotherapies are new treatments that reprogramme the immune system so that it no longer attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. …
The sooner children with Type 1 diabetes are given the latest treatment devices the greater the benefit, according to research by Stanford …
Revolve comics, pioneers in the comic format story-telling industry, are helping to mark the century since the first ever insulin injection when …
Medtronic one of the world’s leading medical device companies, has been hit by a warning letter from the regulatory Food and Drug …
The partnership will leverage Glytec’s insulin dosing support software to address challenges with hospital inpatient blood sugar management, reports Amanda Pedersen, writing …
Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 system is now on the NHS’s new Insulin Pumps, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Closed Loop Insulin Delivery Systems and …
New research has shown that having higher levels of liver fat, and a smaller pancreas both directly increase the risk of developing …
Type 1 diabetic Elise Quarrington has opened an online diabetes store from which she sells a selection of diabetes accessories). She tells …
An expert in gastroparesis discusses how healthcare professionals can diagnose and treat the condition in people with diabetes. Dr Adil E Bharucha …
While women are more likely than men to visit doctors and use healthcare services in general, a study finds that telehealth …
This is our last issue this year, and it ends with a bang, in as much as it’s been great to be …
A look at the rise and rise of sensor use and of virtual healthcare services. IDTechEx* has released a report on the …
People with Type 2 diabetes may put their condition ‘into remission’ with a weekly injection, according to a new trial. The study …
People living with Type 2 diabetes across Leicestershire and Rutland can now receive free personalised support at home on the NHS. The …
According to reports, Medtronic is in talks to acquire Israeli insulin brand Triple Jump for $300 million. This follows Medtronic’s earlier 2020 …
JDRF’s next free Fusion event takes place on 4 December. Type 1 Diabetes Tech and Devices for Children and Young People is …
Abbott has created its FreeStyle Libre educational resources in accessible format to meet the needs of the diverse group of people using …
Garmin has introduced apps that connect with the Dexcom G6, providing people with diabetes who use the CGM with a way to …
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has released new figures showing that 537 million adults are now living with diabetes worldwide – a …
Diabetes UK has responded to the Chancellor’s Spending Review and Budget, which outlined several priorities for the Department of Health and Social …
Experts say that growing numbers of people with new-onset diabetes linked to COVID-19 means there is an “urgent need” for research into …
A new study has revealed that people with insulin resistance may have a higher risk of developing severe depression. Researchers at Stanford …
A study has identified the biological mechanism linking long-term arsenic exposure to conditions such as cancer and Type 2 diabetes, which could …
The Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation (DRWF) is hosting a unique virtual experience specifically designed for people living with diabetes. Discover the …
Headspace and Ginger have merged in a $3bn deal to create Headspace Health and lead the way in the digital mental health …
A new report from JDRF finds almost one in two UK adults with Type 1 diabetes (47%) believe the Covid-19 pandemic – …
The Royal Mint has released a commemorative, UK 50p coin to celebrate the 100th year since the discovery of insulin. In tribute …
Specific low-carbohydrate diets – even those high in saturated fats – might improve cardiovascular risk factors and insulin resistance, say findings from a major …
Insulin gains currency as a limited edition coin from the Royal Mint bears reference to its discovery 100 years ago. We hear …
UCL has launched the Global Business School for Health (GBSH) to train a new generation of students focused on healthcare management and …
Research suggests that the use of insulin pumps by children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes may be associated with a lower …
The length of time infants are breastfed and when certain foods are introduced to their diet, such as cow’s milk, may affect …
Khalid Keshta is an Omnipod® Ambassador and has an ongoing commercial relationship with Insulet. This article originally appeared in the digital version …
A consensus report examining the terminology for Type 2 remission states the importance of using the term over other words, including ‘reversal’ …
Dexcom has launched a campaign to improve the understanding and accelerate the adoption of Time in Range (TIR) as the standard of …
People with diabetes who use the FreeStyle Libre mobile app experience significantly improved time in the target glucose range, known as Time …
Research suggests that an osteoporosis drug called alendronate reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes. People with diabetes have a higher risk …
A study feeding mice high-fructose corn syrup has found it increases the gut’s surface area that is associated with enhanced absorption of …
The latest clinical trial results for the Omnipod 5 show the automated insulin delivery (AID) system can significantly increase Time in Range …
Ascensia Diabetes Care has launched a global “This is Diabetes” art and photography competition as its initiative to support World Diabetes Day …
Biocorp and Novo Nordisk are collaborating to develop and distribute a smart add-on device for the Novo Nordisk FlexTouch pen. Mallya, a …
A popular class of diabetes medications called GLP-1R agonists may also protect against glaucoma in people with diabetes. Researchers from the Scheie …
Andy Lavender lives near Chester and works at the Cheshire West Integrated Care Partnership. He is a co-ordinator for the Live Well …
Lung infections could trigger the onset of Type 1 diabetes, according to researchers at the Liggins Institute at the University of Auckland. …
A catch up with Advanced Therapeutics and its range of Dana Diabecare insulin pumps. By Sue Marshall This year the Dana RS …
New research suggests that a low-carb, high-protein diet could improve kidney function for some people. This comes following concerns that following this …
If you thought that the pandemic might impede progress in the diabetes care arena, nothing could be further from the truth. As …
SNAQ has launched its award-winning diabetes management app in the United States to help people living with diabetes take the guesswork out of mealtime …
Low-cost screen-printed carbon sensors have been used to rapidly detect bacteria commonly found in wounds, which could pave the way for a …
Latest studies show a link between diabetes and brain conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease – health issues that are …
Ultrahuman has raised $17.5m in a Series B financing round for its wearable glucose tracking technology. The India-based company is the developer of …
An education campaign has helped to “significantly” reduce the number of recurrent emergency callouts across the East Midlands to people with diabetes …
Diabetes UK’s annual Type 1 and Tech conference takes place online on 16 October 10am-2pm. The event is free and open to …
People with Type 2 diabetes from the south coast of England are invited to participate in an exercise project. Participants need to be …
Eli Lilly has received FDA approval and expanded labelling for its Lyumjev rapid-acting insulin. Lyumjev is a novel formulation of insulin lispro …
Fractyl Health has activated the 10th clinical site in its REVITA-T2Di trial in the United States and Europe. The trial is a …
People with a rare form of diabetes may receive better treatment and discover whether their children are affected under new plans from NHS England, …
The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends people from the age of 35 who are overweight or obese should be screened …
On 14 July Eli Lilly and Company announced the acquisition of Protomer Technologies (“Protomer”), a private biotech company. Protomer’s proprietary peptide- and …
Ascensia Diabetes Care has launched a patient assistance programme in the US to provide broader access to its Eversense CGM system. Under …
Following a $50m expansion, Medtronic is to create more than 700 new direct and indirect jobs in the Puerto Rican biosciences sector. …
Researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute have received funding for a pilot study to trial their portable temperature-sensing technology to detect the …
Bioengineers are creating an insulin-producing implant for people with Type 1 diabetes using 3D printing and smart biomaterials. Supported by a grant …
The Government passed legislation in July to make calorie labelling compulsory for larger takeaways, chains and restaurants. Diabetes UK welcomed the news …
Hypoglycaemia – low blood glucose – is more common in older people and can lead to severe physical and cognitive impairment if left …
Biomarkers in the eyes could play a part in helping manage diabetic retinopathy and potentially diabetes, says new research from the Indiana …
The FDA has approved an extended-release version of the GLP-1 drug exenatide for older children and teenagers with Type 2 diabetes, Andrew …
JDRF’s 100 challenge is a fundraiser for World Diabetes Day to mark the discovery of insulin 100 years ago – a breakthrough …
Results of an AI technology trial at Barts Health NHS Trust show potential to prevent thousands of people with diabetes from limb …
Amanda Pritchard began her role as the new head of the NHS in England on 1 August, taking over from Lord Stevens. …
By Ricky Zipp writing for MedTechDive July 2021, “Dexcom wins FDA nod for real-time artificial pancreas systems (APIs), allowing third-party developers access …
Profoot Moleskin Roll offers protection for your feet from rubbing, as well as relieving pain and discomfort. It can be used to …
Vanessa Haydock has been living for 25 years with Type 1 diabetes. Based near Preston in Lancashire, she is a behaviour analyst, …