News
Health benefits of sleep to be unveiled during live online event
A Facebook Live video session taking place next week will look at the positive health impact of consistent, uninterrupted sleep in people with type 2 diabetes. Dr Andrew Hall, Consultant at the Univer...
‘On the go’ diabetes education launched on Instagram
A new diabetes education service for healthcare professionals is now available on Instagram as part of a new project aiming to deliver “training on the go”. The MyEden social media account has started...
Menarini becomes exclusive distributor for INVOKANA® (canagliflozin) and VOKANAMET® (fixed-dose combination of canagliflozin and metformin) in the UK
Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL (“Menarini”) has become the exclusive distributor for INVOKANA®(canagliflozin) and VOKANAMET®(a fixed-dose combination of canagliflozin and metformin) in the U...
Positive results in type 1 diabetes cell therapy study
All six people treated with engrafted islet cells in a clinical trial produced endogenous insulin (C-peptide) and had improved glycaemic control while reducing or eliminating insulin use, according to...
Sweating and strengthening to be at forefront of live online event
A Facebook Live video session taking place next week will explore the benefits of doing regular moderate-intensity exercise for people with type 2 diabetes. Professor Tom Yates, Lead Physical Activity...
‘Core’ genes linked to type 1 diabetes revealed for the first time
Nine ‘core’ genes that are key to the development of type 1 diabetes have been identified, which could pave the way for new immunotherapies targeting the condition. The research, which has been funded...
Top paediatrician to deliver prestigious Diabetes UK lecture
A multi award-winning consultant has been picked to host a renowned national lecture next year in recognition for her outstanding work in the field of diabetes. Diabetes UK has awarded the Arnold Bloo...
Date of ‘educational’ kidney disease event announced
The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) and the UK Kidney Association (UKKA) is hosting an informative meeting later this year to showcase recent renal and diabetes research. Taking ...
Healthcare company donates prize for insulin safety competition
A Guildford-based healthcare business handed over a luxury hamper to a team which went the extra mile for a national campaign aimed at reducing insulin errors in hospitals. Insulin Safety Week is held...