The Latest Breaking News from diabetes

Doctors say preventing obesity by avoiding unhealthy food is better than trying to reverse its effects

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism of the Endocrine Society, patients who underwent an intermittent fasting diet intervention achieved complete diabetes remission, which is defined as a HbA1c (average blood sugar) level of less than 6.5% at least one year after stopping…

A breakdown of figures for outpatients waiting more than a year and a half for an appointment showed most had diabetes or a similar condition.

As the marketing of soda and fast food ramps up around the world, the companies involved forge partnerships to help the poor. The new book 'Junk Food Politics' casts a critical eye at their efforts.

The phrase "you are what you eat" is commonly used in conversations about health and the connection between food and the body. Eating an unhealthy diet can have serious consequences and can increase someone's risk of dying from heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.

A mother in Brazil recently gave birth to a two-foot-tall baby weighing 16lb (7.3kg). Angerson Santos was born via caesarean section at Hospital Padre Colombo in Parintins, Amazonas State.

Edinburgh resident and aspiring actress, Fatima Jawara is due to embark on a 24-hour long walk between Edinburgh and Glasgow to raise money and awareness of diabetes after finding out she had the disease.

James Norton wants to spread the word about the life-threatening condition

He admitted his diagnosis with type 1 diabetes was "traumatic" and the day to day maintenance of the condition is demanding

Tommy Lee Royce actor James Norton once branded the condition 'a complete b***h' when educating Happy Valley fans about his health battle, and shared his hope a cure for the disease will be found one day

James Norton plays one of TV's most hated characters on Happy Valley