Could an intestinal virus cause T1D?

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Scientists say an intestinal virus could affect the development of type 1 diabetes. Children with a certain virus might be less likely to develop the condition, while other viruses could actually cause type 1.

Viruses linked to T1D

Experts back Libre

NICE has published a report on the FreeStyle Libre in which four leading healthcare professionals all backed its treatment potential.

Full report info

Product recall

Novo Nordisk has issued a product recall after announcing the insulin cartridge holders in two of their pens could be damaged.

Is my pen affected?

Insect bites and LCHF

"All my life I have been a martyr to insect bites," writes Forum user LittleGreyCat. "Since I went LCHF I don't have this problem."

Is there a link?

Challenge accepted

A schoolboy from Wales is completing a series of challenges to raise money for his best friend with type 1 diabetes.

Fund-raising the bar

How beneficial are statins?

Statins are offered to most people with diabetes but questions remain as to whether they’re really beneficial. We take a look at the evidence.

Statins: the facts

Take a look at some of today's top threads:

01  Can't sleep !
02  Ill again and having great bgs and losing weight.
03  Zero Carb
04  Anyone with Metformin Problems??
05  Why does cod liver oil raise my blood sugar?
06  Amazing
07  Newly diagnosed
08  High morning sugars
09 Never hungry.
10 Younger sister won't take her insulin

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Fructose vs. glucose

Consuming varying amounts of different sugar types can impact certain health factors more than overall sugar intake.

Sugar and health

Blurred vision

High blood sugar can sometimes cause blurred vision, but blurred vision can also be indicative of more serious eye problems.

Diabetes eye health

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