New type 1 HbA1c targets – are they too tight?

NICE has recently unveiled their new HbA1c targets for type 1 diabetes…

Top 10: Which country has the highest rates of diabetes in Europe? The UK’s position might surprise you…

Every year, the IDF produces a report on diabetes rates in Europe.…

Islet cell transplant leaves Gina Marchini, who’s had type 1 diabetes for 24 years, insulin-free

There was a time when, like many people with type 1 diabetes,…

Model behaviour: Why type 1 diabetes isn’t stopping people living their dreams

Inspiring stories make a real difference in diabetes management, and there is…

“Not all patients get what they need” – Dr. Partha Kar discusses the launch of NHS Survival and the NHS’ future

The launch of NHS Survival on Sunday 16 August served as an…

7 diets for people with type 2 diabetes and their pros and cons

Diet is a crucial aspect of type 2 diabetes management, but it…

6 ways we feel diabetes burnout, and how they can be overcome

Managing diabetes is hard work at the best of times. The constant,…

Dr. David Unwin publishes more evidence of low-carb diet benefits in The BMJ

The low-carbohydrate diet is a hotly disputed management technique for people with…

Colin Leggo, the stand-up comedian who lost a leg to undiagnosed type 1 diabetes

The series of events that led to the amputation of Colin Leggo’s…

7 things that everyone can do to raise diabetes awareness

The phrase “diabetes awareness” often crops up when we hear stories of…