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The Latest Breaking News from Diabetes UK

Drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes approved in England and Wales

Availability of teplizumab on the NHS – which postpones early stages of disease for up to three years – described as an ‘incredible moment’

The Guardian - UK

Experts hail ‘new age of diabetes treatment’ as drug approved on NHS

Teplizumab is approved for children aged eight and over

The Independent UK

The medical condition ‘rising twice as fast’ among UK women

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Type 2 diabetes rates ‘rising twice as fast in younger women’

It has been suggested that the figure could be down to ‘little or no follow-up care’ for those who develop the condition while pregnant.

Evening Standard

‘I had gestational diabetes during my pregnancy. Six years later, I’ve yet to receive any follow-up care’

Gestational diabetes usually disappears after birth, although patients face a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

The Independent UK

NHS rollout of artificial pancreas narrows inequality in diabetes care

People from deprived and minority ethnic backgrounds have better access to device than for previous technologies

The Guardian - UK

Blood test breakthrough could detect heart and kidney disease earlier than ever

This discovery paves the way for a simple blood test that could allow doctors to detect blood vessel damage

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Researchers discover benefits of once-a-day weight loss pill

Academics have hailed an ‘important advancement’ in type 2 diabetes care

The Independent UK

Children to receive type 1 diabetes screening on NHS after landmark study

Experts said that the finding could lead to a “step change” in the way type 1 diabetes is diagnosed and treated

The Independent UK

‘Landmark’ study paves the way for type 1 diabetes screening among children

About a quarter of children with type 1 are only diagnosed when they reach an emergency situation.

Evening Standard

The common foods that increase your risk of pre-diabetes

Young people’s consumption of foods high in sodium, sugar, and unhealthy fats is increasing their risk of diabetes, a study has found

The Independent UK

This is the exercise you need to combat obesity and diabetes, new study says

It’s estimated that more than 5.8 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, which is an all-time high, according to Diabetes UK

The Independent UK

What a prediabetic diagnosis means and the food you should avoid

A prediabetic diagnosis can serve as a health warning and encourage lifestyle changes

The Independent UK

New drug could help prevent sight loss in people with diabetes, study suggests

The study was led by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast.

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The Conversation

Ten ways diabetes and dementia are linked

The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear. New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health and vice versa. Here are ten evidence-based insights into how the two conditions are related.

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking study uncovers previously unknown benefits of losing weight

The findings could pave the way for treatment of conditions like type 2 diabetes

Evening Standard

Losing weight has ‘hidden benefits’ and clears out damaged cells – scientists

Experts say their findings may help in the development of therapies for diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

The Guardian - UK

Almost a third of deaths from heart disease in England occur in diabetes patients, report finds

Diabetes UK report found the UK spends £10.7bn on diabetes care each year – a figure set to rise to £18bn by 2035

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Evening Standard

Best Easter eggs for diabetics: Top picks that don't spike sugar levels

Rich, dark chocolate options

The Independent UK

Missed and delayed medication putting A&E patients at risk, new report reveals

68 per cent of prescription doses were not administered within 30 minutes of the expected time, the study found

Evening Standard

AI can use eye scans to predict kidney risk – study

It could mean many patients with kidney disease are found sooner.

Evening Standard

Tool to predict best diabetes drug for each patient could help millions – study

It comes as a study found fewer than 18% of people in England have been treated with the most suitable blood sugar lowering drug for them.

Evening Standard

Pregnant women who develop diabetes should cut calories to avoid insulin – study

Researchers suggested the method could benefit an estimated 13,000 women annually if rolled out nationally.

The Independent UK

What is prediabetes and what can you do to stop it?

Diabetes UK estimates an additional 1.3 million people are living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

The Independent UK

One in five UK adults living with diabetes or pre-diabetes as diagnoses reach all-time high

Charity Diabetes UK called the situation a ‘hidden health crisis’ and urged the government to act immediately

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