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Statins as a therapy, dating + nerve pain

Should all over 50s be offered statin therapy? This is the recommendation which appeared following the publication of a review of 27 clinical studies in the Nature journal, which found statins to reduce heart and stroke incidences.

However, the review has met scepticism, including from GPs.

More widespread statin use could benefit diabetics

Members of the Diabetes Forum appear to agree that the decision to go onto statins should lie with individuals to make up their own mind.

What's your view on statins? Have your say on the Forum:

Statins for all over-50s to reduce heart deaths

Breaking news: A new study by scientists in the United States have claimed that they had produced a combination therapy that was able to reverse established type 1 diabetes in laboratory mice.

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Sugar Free + Low Calorie Sweeteners

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Alcohol and blood sugar levels

Alcohol can affect blood glucose levels in different ways, depending on the type of drink and depending on the individual. In our guide, we look at some of the different drinks and their carbohydrate content.

Alcohol and blood glucose levels

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Tea and diabetes

Research has found that tea without milk may help to increase sensitivity to insulin. A Dutch study from 2009 also indicated that drinking 3 cups of tea (or coffee) could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%.

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