OBE for Diabetes UK CEO

Diabetes UK’s Chief Executive, Chris Askew, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours list, for services to people with diabetes. On

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Type 1 telemedicine taking off 

A study has given insights into the use and perception of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic among people with Type 1 diabetes.  Researchers from the University of Bern, Switzerland distributed an online questionnaire

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Surge in checking Type 2 risk 

Almost 300,000 people have checked their risk of Type 2 diabetes online less than two months after the NHS fast-tracked access to its Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme.  Latest figures

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Intelligent Info

The quest for intelligent information about his diabetes and potential complications from his condition lead Chris Genders to create the Intellin app. He spoke to

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Carelink update

Medtronic’s CareLink Personal reporting software has been updated. There is a new look / interface, a long-awaited makeover, with improved design and functionality.  There is

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Flu jab benefits health

Researchers from Denmark analysed the relationship between flu vaccinations and cardiovascular outcomes in people with diabetes. The data showed that the vaccine was associated with

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US approval for Lyumjev

The FDA has approved Lilly’s Lyumjev rapid-acting mealtime insulin to reduce high blood sugar after meals and keep blood glucose levels in-range. This approval offers

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