Diabetes News

Erectile dysfunction affects 50 per cent of men with diabetes worldwide

Fri, 21 Jul 2017

Erectile dysfunction affects over 50 per cent of men with diabetes worldwide, a new study has revealed. The disorder was found in more than 65 per cent of men with type 2 diabetes,...Read More

Insulin pumps as effective as but more life affirming than injections in type 1 diabetes

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

A new study comparing insulin pump treatment and multiple daily injections in managing type 1 diabetes has found that the pump led to small but significant improvements in HbA1c le...Read More

Weight gain from insulin treatment in type 2 diabetes linked to sedentary behaviour

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

Non-obese people with type 2 diabetes who gain weight after starting insulin therapy are more likely to do so because of sedentary behavior, research suggests. A research team from...Read More

Eliminating obesity and type 2 diabetes could help prevent dementia

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

A third of dementia cases could be prevented if people are guided towards certain steps to look after their health, according to a study. A total of 24 international experts worked...Read More

Marijuana compound that fights inflammation produced from meat, eggs and fish

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

A chemical compound in marijuana which lowers inflammation in the body is naturally produced from foods such as meat, eggs and fish, research suggests. Cannabinoids have previously...Read More

Moderate weight gain in early adulthood linked to type 2 diabetes in later life

Wed, 19 Jul 2017

Moderate weight gain in early adulthood could be linked to health conditions such as type 2 diabetes in later life, a study suggests. The weight of more than 90,000 women and 25,00...Read More

Life expectancy stalls as lifestyle and degenerative diseases soar, says expert

Wed, 19 Jul 2017

A leading academic from University College London (UCL) has warned that the continuous increased life expectancy that has existed up to this point is levelling off. Sir Michael Mar...Read More

Varying HbA1c linked to depression in older people with type 2 diabetes

Wed, 19 Jul 2017

Fluctuating long-term HbA1c levels could be linked with symptoms of depression in older people with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. An Israeli research team looked at...Read More

Early-onset menopause could increase likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes

Wed, 19 Jul 2017

Women who experience premature onset of menopause could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a new study reports. Starting the menopause before the age of 40 increased the ri...Read More

New gene therapy improves insulin sensitivity and diabetes markers in mice

Tue, 18 Jul 2017

New research presented at the last American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions suggests that a therapy called Urocortin 2 gene transfer raises insulin sensitivity in mice. Uro...Read More

Mindfulness could help lower blood sugar levels in overweight women

Tue, 18 Jul 2017

Reducing stress through mindfulness could help lower blood sugar levels and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers say. A US team from Penn State College of Medicine i...Read More

Two major companies team up to develop breakthrough diabetes treatments

Tue, 18 Jul 2017

Two major diabetes companies have joined forces to start developing new solutions for people with the condition. Abbott Diabetes Care, which makes blood glucose meters, is joining ...Read More

Manufacturers announce bovine insulin to be discontinued

Tue, 18 Jul 2017

The company which makes beef (bovine) insulin has announced the product will be discontinued. Wockhardt UK says the decision is due to worldwide unavailability of the raw materials...Read More

Long-term healthy diet linked with lower risks of death

Mon, 17 Jul 2017

A new study has found that improving the diet is a marathon, not a sprint, for which consistency is the key. The research suggests that maintaining the healthiest diet as possible ...Read More

Poor quality sleep could increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

Mon, 17 Jul 2017

Just one night of interrupted sleep could increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. That is the conclusion from an international study involving three uni...Read More

Artificial sweeteners associated with type 2 diabetes and obesity

Mon, 17 Jul 2017

Artificial sweeteners could be linked with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease, according to a new review. The evidence has been published in the Canadi...Read More

Benefits of prescribing social activities for people with long-term conditions

Mon, 17 Jul 2017

Prescribing social activities could have the potential to improve the health and wellbeing of people with long-term conditions, researchers say. The concept of 'social prescribing'...Read More

Increased prevalence of two rare neuropathy types in the US

Fri, 14 Jul 2017

A US study finds that two rare types of diabetic neuropathy are now more common in the US, and have urged for people to be aware of the symptoms. Autonomic and small fiber neuropat...Read More

Review highlights insulin resistance, not cholesterol, in predicting type 2 diabetes

Fri, 14 Jul 2017

A new review has challenged the importance of cholesterol in predicting type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, arguing that insulin resistance is the most important predictor....Read More

Everyday plastic chemicals linked to type 2 diabetes risk

Fri, 14 Jul 2017

Chemicals found in plastic used for food packaging, toys and some medical devices are linked to type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions in men, research suggests. An Australia...Read More

Machine learning techniques analyse effects of weight loss intervention

Fri, 14 Jul 2017

Machine learning techniques have revealed that while a healthy weight loss intervention is beneficial for most people, it can lead to worse outcomes in others. The findings indicat...Read More

Agenda released for third annual Diabetes Professional Care Conference

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

The impact of hospital admissions on diabetes control will one of the topics be discussed at the third annual Diabetes Professional Care (DPC) conference. The DPC conference will p...Read More

Attending annual checks for diabetes can help people live longer

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

Yearly checks can increase life expectancy for people with diabetes compared to those who do not receive them, a new report shows. The National Diabetes Audit 2015-16 found that at...Read More

One in four UK children developing DKA before type 1 diabetes diagnosis

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

Children under the age of five have the highest risk of death due to type 1 diabetes being diagnosed too late, new figures show. A report called the 2017 National Paediatric Diabet...Read More

Children born to women with gestational diabetes could be at risk of attention problems

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

Researchers have found an association between babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes and attention problems during infancy. The attentional deficiencies were evident as e...Read More

US university receives research grant to better understand obesity in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 12 Jul 2017

A grant of nearly £400,000 has been awarded to a US research team which hopes to improve type 2 diabetes treatments. Wayne State University, based in Detroit, Michigan, is a ...Read More

Age and obesity-related inflammation linked with heart disease in new study

Wed, 12 Jul 2017

A new study has found a link between advancing age, obesity-related inflammation and coronary microvascular disease (CMD). CMD is a heart condition that affects the walls and inner...Read More

Increased coffee consumption linked with lower risk of death in dual international studies

Wed, 12 Jul 2017

Drinking more coffee is associated with a lower risk of death among people of various ethnicities and cultures, according to new research. Greater coffee intake was also shown to ...Read More

Childhood DKA prior to type 1 diabetes diagnosis linked to long-term problems

Tue, 11 Jul 2017

Children with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at the time of their type 1 diabetes diagnosis are at risk of poor long-term glycemic control, a study has said. New research has shown th...Read More

Qtern becomes available to people with type 2 diabetes in Scotland

Tue, 11 Jul 2017

The drug combination of saxagliptin and dapagliflozin, marketed as Qtern, will now be available within NHS Scotland for adults with type 2 diabetes. Qtern, an AstraZeneca drug, is ...Read More

Race-specific effects of physical activity assessed in type 2 diabetes study

Tue, 11 Jul 2017

Aerobic-based exercise can help prevent specific ethnicities from developing type 2 diabetes, research suggests. A team from the University of Tennessee looked at 27 different stud...Read More

Intestinal virus could affect type 1 diabetes development in children

Tue, 11 Jul 2017

Scientists have discovered an intestinal virus that could affect a person's chance of developing type 1 diabetes. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St Lo...Read More

Study reveals molecule behind insulin release

Mon, 10 Jul 2017

A scientific discovery involving the mechanism behind how the pancreas releases insulin could lead to the development of new treatments for type 2 diabetes. Swedish researchers usi...Read More

Studies identify hallmarks of effective weight loss diets for people with prediabetes

Mon, 10 Jul 2017

Three randomised trials of obese participants with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes suggest that wholesome, high fibre diets of vegetables and low glycemic load or low-carb foods is ...Read More

Fertility experts reveal low-carb diet boosts chances of successful conception

Mon, 10 Jul 2017

Women who adopt a low-carb lifestyle can increase their fertility chances by five times, according to experts. Fertility specialists have also found that eating high amounts of ref...Read More

Leading genetics expert receives CBE for research on rare diabetes type MODY

Mon, 10 Jul 2017

A professor who has led pioneering work to uncover different subtypes of monogenic diabetes has been given a CBE. Monogenic diabetes is sometimes referred to as MODY, which stands ...Read More

New endo report says weight-setting is our most powerful tool to avoid disease

Fri, 07 Jul 2017

A new statement, published by the Endocrine Society, suggests that an early weight 'reset' is perhaps the most effective tool at our disposal to prevent metabolic issues leading to...Read More

SGLT2 inhibitors help reduce high blood pressure, study reports

Fri, 07 Jul 2017

A group of oral medications given to people with type 2 diabetes have been found to help reduce high blood pressure, according to a review of research findings. Sodium-glucose cot...Read More

NICE publishes innovation report on FreeStyle Libre system

Fri, 07 Jul 2017

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) report on the Abbott FreeStyle Libre and asked leading healthcare...Read More

Lyxumia improves type 2 diabetes health markers regardless of beta cell function

Fri, 07 Jul 2017

The drug Lyxumia (lixisenatide) has improved HbA1c and other health markers in a new trial of people with type 2 diabetes and low beta cell function. Italian scientists found that ...Read More

Smart foot mat allows earlier detection of diabetic foot ulcers in real-world study

Thu, 06 Jul 2017

Real-world evidence from a study by a foot "smartmat" company shows that such a device helped catch diabetic foot ulcers earlier than looking for external signs, like poor circulat...Read More

Asthma drug shows promising results in treating type 2 diabetes

Thu, 06 Jul 2017

An anti-asthma drug has shown "promising" outcomes in reducing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent US study. Amlexanox is an anti-inflammatory ...Read More

BMI associated with increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases

Thu, 06 Jul 2017

A new association has been identified between higher Body Mass Index (BMI) and an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease and type 2...Read More

Researchers urge celiac disease screenings for children with type 1 diabetes

Wed, 05 Jul 2017

Screenings for celiac disease in children and young people who are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes should always be carried out, researchers have recommended. Celiac disease, ...Read More

Blocking gut bacteria linked to type 2 diabetes risk factors could be key to prevent it

Wed, 05 Jul 2017

A new study, investigating links between gut bacteria and type 2 diabetes risks, has found that altering the microbiome can lower insulin resistance and change fat tissue metabolis...Read More

Welsh schoolboy embarks on series of challenges to find type 1 diabetes cure

Wed, 05 Jul 2017

A schoolboy from Wales is completing a series of challenges to raise money for his best friend who has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Isaac Norton, aged eight, came up with t...Read More

Novo Nordisk issues recall for NovoPen Echo and NovoPen 5 devices

Wed, 05 Jul 2017

Novo Nordisk has warned that the insulin cartridge holder used in certain insulin pens could crack or break if exposed to certain chemicals, such as household cleaning agents. The ...Read More

Findings show why type 2 diabetes drugs can vary in mice and humans

Tue, 04 Jul 2017

Researchers say they have discovered why type 2 diabetes drug trials which have worked on mice do not always work in humans. Historically mice are often used to test drugs because ...Read More

Tresiba outperforms Lantus for reducing hypos in type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Tue, 04 Jul 2017

The results of two new studies, published in the JAMA, weighed up evidence of which insulin, between Tresiba and Lantus, was better at reducing hypoglycemia in both type 1 diabetes...Read More

Cold weather could affect heart, respiratory problems in type 2 diabetes

Tue, 04 Jul 2017

People with type 2 diabetes are more susceptible to cold weather which can increase the risk of heart and respiratory problems, researchers have suggested. Maintaining a stable bod...Read More

Obstructive sleep apnea increases retinopathy risk in type 2 diabetes

Tue, 04 Jul 2017

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been shown to increase the risk of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in people with type 2 diabetes. Obstructive sleep apnea was also an in...Read More

Success for new method of islet cell transplantation in type 1 diabetes

Mon, 03 Jul 2017

A new pioneering way of importing insulin-producing cells to combat type 1 diabetes works in mice, a clinical trial has found. American biotechnology firm SymbioCellTech (SCT) has ...Read More

Diabetes consultants launch type 1 diabetes campaign

Mon, 03 Jul 2017

An annual survey of type 1 diabetes services will take place as part of a campaign to improve care for people with the condition. The Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Collaborative has bee...Read More

New drug trial scheduled to combat kidney disease in type 1 diabetes

Mon, 03 Jul 2017

A new trial has been scheduled to test the success of a drug candidate in people with type 1 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease (DKD). GKT831 is the lead drug candidate of French...Read More

Stressing muscle metabolism could prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes

Fri, 30 Jun 2017

Researchers think gently stressing muscle metabolism could help prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes. The University of Iowa study was carried out on mice where the team found trigg...Read More

Demographic issues could explain link between air pollution and type 2 diabetes risk

Fri, 30 Jun 2017

Where people live and their income could explain why there is a link between air pollution and type 2 diabetes, researchers have said. Air pollution has long shared a link to incre...Read More

Nasal glucagon successfully treats severe hypoglycemia in new type 1 diabetes trial

Fri, 30 Jun 2017

Giving one puff of dry glucagon to adults with type 1 diabetes experiencing severe hypoglycemia led to recovery within 30 minutes in nearly all patients, a new study finds. This in...Read More

Annual screenings could prevent depression in people with type 2 diabetes

Thu, 29 Jun 2017

Screening people with type 2 diabetes on a yearly basis for depression could improve their health, according to a review of several studies. Depression is the most common mental h...Read More

Telling work about type 2 diabetes could help control the condition

Thu, 29 Jun 2017

People with type 2 diabetes should tell their employers about their condition for 'optimal self-management' during work hours, researchers have said. A Danish study has found that ...Read More

Study reveals toll of diabetes distress on blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes

Thu, 29 Jun 2017

A new study has found that greater diabetes distress and emotional struggles among adults with type 1 diabetes are associated with higher indicators of worsening diabetes control. ...Read More

Study identifies brain changes in type 1 diabetes

Thu, 29 Jun 2017

Scientists have identified differences in brain patterns of people with type 1 diabetes which could have implications for future treatments. The findings could also explain why typ...Read More

Doctors to discuss sweet food health labels at British Medical Association conference

Wed, 28 Jun 2017

Labelling 'junk food' with health warnings is to be discussed at a major medical conference this week. A motion to introduce packaging so parents and children are aware food items ...Read More

Duodenal switch surgery yields improved blood sugar in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 28 Jun 2017

A new study compared metabolic outcomes and insulin response in obese adults with type 2 diabetes who underwent a duodenal switch or a sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery. Baria...Read More

Victoza receives EU backing to treat cardiovascular risks in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 28 Jun 2017

An independent panel has announced its support for using Victoza (liraglutide) in Europe to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems in people with type 2 diabetes The Committee ...Read More

Exercise regimes should be tailored for diabetes complications, scientist says

Wed, 28 Jun 2017

Exercise regimes should be individualised for diabetes patients and their specific complications, according to new research. Dr Geraldine Q. Young from Alcorn State University, Nat...Read More

Cancer drug showing potential to treat type 1 diabetes

Tue, 27 Jun 2017

A cancer drug known to help improve leukemia outcomes could also help people with type 1 diabetes, research has suggested. Imatinib, which is also known as Gleevec, was tested in a...Read More

Improving diabetes care is focus of new NHS dossier

Tue, 27 Jun 2017

Providing 'optimal diabetes' care is the focus of a new blueprint which has been published by NHS England. The document, The NHS RightCare Pathway: Diabetes, has been developed in ...Read More

New sweat sensor can monitor glucose, stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes

Tue, 27 Jun 2017

A new wearable device has been developed that can measure glucose in sweat for up to a week. The device was built by the University of Texas to help manage type 2 diabetes, with m...Read More

Semaglutide weight loss effects revealed in new study on obesity

Mon, 26 Jun 2017

New results from a phase II trial suggest that the type 2 diabetes drug semaglutide can lead to a weight loss of up to 13.8 per cent, over one year, in overweight or obese people. ...Read More

Man with type 2 diabetes completes epic 176-mile swim challenge

Mon, 26 Jun 2017

A man with type 2 diabetes has just completed an epic challenge by swimming eight times the distance of the English Channel. Mark Humfrey from Barnstaple, Devon, has raised £1...Read More

Enzyme could explain link between metabolic disease and PCOS

Mon, 26 Jun 2017

US scientists have discovered a new link between increased male hormones and metabolic disease in people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). An enzyme that activates male hormon...Read More

Light exercise linked to insulin resistance prevention

Mon, 26 Jun 2017

Even small amounts of exercise could be enough to help reduce insulin resistance, the hallmark of type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The US study sheds doubt on previous f...Read More

Canakinumab reduces risk of heart disease events by targeting inflammation

Fri, 23 Jun 2017

Phase III results of the CANTOS heart trial have shown that a drug, previously tested in type 2 diabetes, cuts cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. The drug in question is canakinu...Read More

Successful eye screening programme to expand in Yorkshire

Fri, 23 Jun 2017

The eyes of people with diabetes are set to benefit from a screening programme which will expand across more parts of Yorkshire. The Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) has bee...Read More

Insulin production present in half of people living with type 1 diabetes for 10 years

Fri, 23 Jun 2017

Insulin production still occurs in about half of people with type 1 diabetes that have been living with the condition for 10 years or more, Swedish researchers have found. A team f...Read More

High variation in HbA1c raises risk of depression in the elderly

Fri, 23 Jun 2017

A study has found that elderly people with type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of depression if their HbA1c results vary quite widely. The research team included researchers from Te...Read More

Teenager with type 1 diabetes sent home for wearing shorts

Thu, 22 Jun 2017

A teenager with type 1 diabetes is speaking out after being sent home from school because he was wearing shorts during the heatwave. Callum O'Hara, who is currently taking his A-le...Read More

Beta cell survival boosting protein could slow down onset of type 1 diabetes

Thu, 22 Jun 2017

A new study has discovered a protein responsible for boosting the survival rate of beta cells that shows promise to slow the onset of type 1 diabetes in animals and humans. Resear...Read More

Review assesses best treatments for osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes

Thu, 22 Jun 2017

The combination of osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes has been the focus of a recent study review in Greece. Osteoporosis occurs when bones become less dense and are more likely to f...Read More

New bionic pancreas trial shows glucagon infusion to be successful in preventing hypos

Thu, 22 Jun 2017

A new trial of the iLet, known as the bionic pancreas, has shown successful results in preventing hypoglycemia in people with type 1 diabetes. The iLet is the brainchild of Edward ...Read More

Insulin in the brain plays key role in feeding behaviour, new study finds

Wed, 21 Jun 2017

A new study has found that insulin in the brain helps regulate hunger and affects several important cognitive functions. Alterations of insulin's functional activities within the ...Read More

Researchers call for paradigm shift in treating type 2 diabetes

Wed, 21 Jun 2017

Existing type 2 diabetes medications that lower blood sugar levels can also reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke, researchers have found. The results from four different stud...Read More

Poor sleep could raise HbA1c levels in teenagers with type 1 diabetes

Wed, 21 Jun 2017

Young people with type 1 diabetes who have poor sleeping habits could be at risk of increased HbA1c levels, a new study has suggested. The German study was developed so researchers...Read More

First patient treated as Australian trial tests new antibody in type 1 diabetes

Wed, 21 Jun 2017

A Swiss pharmaceutical company has announced the first patient has been treated in its new type 1 diabetes trial. GeNeuro, based in Geneva, is testing its phase IIa study of GNbAC1...Read More

Pioneering drug selection software helps find potential type 2 diabetes treatments

Tue, 20 Jun 2017

A major artificial intelligence biopharmaceutical company called twoXAR has demonstrated a new approach for selecting type 2 diabetes drugs which could be of huge future significan...Read More

Gut microbiome changes linked to numerous biomarkers of type 2 diabetes

Tue, 20 Jun 2017

A new study has identified links between alterations in gut microbial populations and multiple markers of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Changes to the gut microbiome and its associa...Read More

Positive findings in type 1 diabetes glucagon-blocking drug study

Tue, 20 Jun 2017

A single dose of a glucagon-blocking drug has been found to significantly improve blood sugar levels in people with type 1 diabetes, researchers say. REMD-477, which is a human ant...Read More

High PCSK9 levels could affect blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes

Tue, 20 Jun 2017

Youngsters with type 1 diabetes have higher levels of PCSK9, which correlated with higher HbA1c levels, research suggests. These levels of PCSK9 were also shown to be higher in g...Read More

High intensity exercise gives beta cells new strength, study finds

Mon, 19 Jun 2017

A small pilot study has found that six weeks of a high intensity training called CrossFit helped people with type 2 diabetes regain beta cell function and reduce their body fat. R...Read More

Finnish study examines links between type 1 diabetes and asthma

Mon, 19 Jun 2017

New light has been shed on the association between type 1 diabetes and asthma by an international study. The two conditions have been linked by previous studies but now research fr...Read More

Type 2 diabetes prevention drive expanded by NHS England

Mon, 19 Jun 2017

A national campaign to help prevent people from developing type 2 diabetes has been extended. The NHS England initiative, which is targeting people at high risk of the condition, w...Read More

Hybrid-closed loop insulin system safe and effective for children with type 1 diabetes

Mon, 19 Jun 2017

A team of Stanford University researchers have shown a hybrid closed-loop insulin system can effectively control type 1 diabetes in children. The system, which is a near-artificial...Read More

NHS to announce further details on diabetes healthcare funding

Fri, 16 Jun 2017

Health teams across England will find out on Friday how £44m which has been set aside for diabetes care will be spent. According to The Diabetes Times, NHS England will also ...Read More

Researchers highlight focus on remission in treating diabetic foot ulcers

Fri, 16 Jun 2017

Doctors are being urged to pay closer attention to people's feet once they have recovered from an ulcer, a common diabetes complication. Some estimates indicate one third of people...Read More

Oral insulin trial fails to meet endpoint, but could help delay type 1 diabetes

Fri, 16 Jun 2017

Oral insulin has shown to be unsuccessful in preventing the development of type 1 diabetes in a new trial, but it did help delay the onset. The trial found that oral insulin led to...Read More

Low vitamin A linked to beta cell decline in mice

Thu, 15 Jun 2017

A new study has found that a lack of vitamin A may be linked to beta cell dysfunction and impaired insulin production in mice. The study, which appeared in the Endocrine Journal, s...Read More

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea could worsen heart health and blood sugar levels

Thu, 15 Jun 2017

Proper treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could have benefits for the heart and blood sugar levels, according to new research. People with OSA, a condition more likely to b...Read More