Closed-loop system releasing glucagon helps with hypoglycemia in exercise, study suggests
A closed-loop system that delivers insulin as well as glucagon and detects exercise has been shown to reduce hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in adults with…
Medications & Treatments
Transformational blood test could prevent diabetes misdiagnoses
A simple blood test described as "transformational" could help identify people who have a rare form of type 1 diabetes come off insulin completely. Researchers…
Thousands being denied access to FreeStyle Libre, charity reports
Thousands of people with diabetes across the UK are being denied access to technology which could significantly help improve their blood sugar levels, according to…
Six-week CrossFit programme could improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes
A six-week CrossFit exercise programme led to improved insulin sensitivity and reduced heart disease risk in adults with type 2 diabetes, a study reveals. CrossFit…
Introducing the “Sugar Sponge” for Diabetes
Want to learn more about diabetes? Sign up for our weekly newsletter, full of recipes, advice and more! People with diabetes usually treat their condition in…
Lifestyle and medications could be root causes of higher blood pressure
New research suggests that the hormone insulin plays a primary role in raising blood pressure and therefore food and medications which cause higher insulin levels…
Summertime…and the Traveling Is Easy!
Summer begins in just a few weeks. When I was in school, I so looked forward to the last day of school and the start…
Researchers achieve new type 1 stem cell therapy breakthrough
A scientific breakthrough which could improve the success of islet cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes has been developed by researchers from Cincinnati. One of…
Certain antipsychotic drugs may increase gestational diabetes risk
Women who use certain antipsychotic drugs during their pregnancy could be at greater risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a study. These medications are…
Very low carb Bernstein diet leads to exceptional type 1 diabetes control
Following a very low carbohydrate lifestyle along the lines of the method advised by prominent physician Dr Richard Bernstein can result in 'exceptional control' in…