One in eight people set to have type 2 diabetes by 2045, says study
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One in eight people set to have type 2 diabetes by 2045, says study

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from:  https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/may/22/one-in-eight-people-set-to-have-type-2-diabetes-by-2045-says-study By Sarah Boseley Health editor Global rates for the disease will rise from 9% to 14% – with severe impacts on health systems – unless obesity levels are reduced, say scientists One in eight people in the world will have type 2 diabetes by 2045 if obesity continues to climb at the…

Embrace Mediterranean or Nordic diets to cut disease, WHO says
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Embrace Mediterranean or Nordic diets to cut disease, WHO says

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/may/07/embrace-mediterranean-or-nordic-diets-to-cut-disease-who-says By Ian Sample Science editor Major study suggests Britain could lower its rates of cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease by promoting the diets Britain could lower its rates of cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease by embracing Mediterranean- or Nordic-style diets, a major study into the benefits of healthy eating suggests. A review by…

Being a patient ‘a full-time job’
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Being a patient ‘a full-time job’

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43742029 By Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Being a patient is a “full-time job”, say researchers, because more people are likely to have multiple conditions. The Academy of Medical Sciences said doctors were seeing a clustering of different physical and mental health conditions in a single patient never previously seen together before. It means…

Self-monitoring solution for gestational diabetes shows promise in trials
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Self-monitoring solution for gestational diabetes shows promise in trials

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.digitalhealth.net/2018/04/self-monitoring-solution-gestational-diabetes-shows-promise/ By Owen Hughes Self-monitoring solution for gestational diabetes shows promise in trials GDm-Health is an NHS-approved app designed to allow women who develop hyperglycemia during pregnancy to track their blood sugar levels on a mobile device. After measuring their blood sugar levels using a blood glucose meter, patients can download the…

NHS Mandate pledges diabetes support and more funding
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NHS Mandate pledges diabetes support and more funding

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://diabetestimes.co.uk/nhs-mandate-pledges-diabetes-support-and-more-funding/ By Editor A commitment to improve the management and care of people with diabetes and an extra £2.8 billion in funding has been laid out in the recently published NHS Mandate. The document, which sets out the government’s objectives for NHS England, has stated the health service’s additional funding now takes the total to over half a…