A drug that targets the immune system can delay Type 1 diabetes on average by two years in children and adults at high risk, according to findings from TrialNet’s Teplizumab (anti-CD3) Prevention Study in the US. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s read more »

The BBC has reported on findings that ultra-processed food is linked to poor health and an early death. Ultra-processed food includes processed meats, breakfast cereals, instant soups, sugary fizzy drinks, chicken nuggets, ice cream, mass-produced bread and pizza. Researchers in France and Spain read more »

A new tool designed to help healthcare professionals boost referrals to patient education courses for people with diabetes has been announced by Diabetes UK and Kent and Medway STP. The new ‘Improving your diabetes knowledge’ Information Prescription has been developed as part of read more »

Prime Minister Theresa May delivered the following speech at a Downing Street reception for diabetes charities and the NHS held at the end of June 2019. “Welcome everyone. As Prime Minister – I host a great many receptions here at Downing Street, but read more »

Sanofi has launched a campaign to take action for an individualised approach to treatment for people living with diabetes, to improve their quality of life as well as their health outcomes. Every person with diabetes is unique, with personal circumstances (for example, lifestyle, read more »

Marathon des Sables runner and T1D Rob Brown. Blood glucose monitoring (BGM) has been a major factor in many of our lives for decades, since home monitoring became possible with meters becoming available in the 1980s. We look at another selection of meters read more »

Congrats to the UK and Ireland Futsal team who have returned from DiaEuro in Kiev with their heads held high after a strong performance. They didn’t come first place, but the spirit of the team showcased the limitless goals one can achieve read more »

The URGO Group has received the Prix Galien France 2018 for UrgoStart, an innovative treatment for diabetic foot wound healingin the medical device category. UrgoStart is the first dressing to have demonstrated clinical efficacy in the treatment of chronic wounds, especially in read more »

Maggie Meer launched Diabetes Professional Care (DPC) in 2015 to provide the NHS with a free knowledge platform to drive up standards of care after Meer experienced substandard care after her own diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. Since its inception DPC has had read more »

An ‘Outstanding Innovation’ award has been won by Now Healthcare Group (NHG). The digital health company has been selected as ‘The Most Outstanding Bespoke Healthcare Innovation in the World in 2018’, by the Globals. This is one of the highest accolades designated read more »