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10 biggest diabetes headlines of 2016 so far     It’s very nearly April, and hasn’t time flown? 2016 has been a remarkable year of diabetes news and breakthroughs so far, with studies confirming both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes can be reversed for up to six months. We’re one quarter of the year down, and the talking points have been vast and varied. In case you missed anything, we scoured through the 10 biggest diabetes headlines of the year so far. And here they are: 01  Scientists make type 1 diabetes breakthrough by halting disease for six months 02  Chancellor George Osborne announces tax of sugary soft drinks in Budget 2016 03  Updated insulin smart patch could control blood glucose levels without injections 04  Very low calorie diet can reverse type 2 diabetes for six months 05  Stem cell testing begins on human type 1 patients in bid to eliminate insulin injections 06  European Commission will ask DVLA to change driving laws for people with diabetes 07  What are the facts regarding Maria Sharapova’s use of the diabetes drug meldonium? 08  Coffee chains sell up to 25 teaspoons of sugar in hot drinks, Action on Sugar reports 09  BBC agrees to consult JDRF about diabetes after EastEnders joke 10  Women with type 1 diabetes died after five-hour ambulance delay With several clinical trials in the UK and abroad either underway currently or scheduled for later this year, 2016 is shaping up to be another key year in diabetes research.

Take a look at the threads trending so far this Thursday: 01  Adult perceptions of diabetes as a child 02  How is the money donated to British diabetic research improving the lives of Type 1 diabetics? 03  Metformin 04  Diabetics in Police Custody 05  Type 2: Waking 2.1, then 1 hr later after shower etc, 14.2 06  Recently diagnosed type 1 and rapidly gaining weight 07  What to eat for breakfast that has carbs but will not cause BG spikes 08  Newbie considering 8 week diet 09  Potassium levels too high maybe due to too many bananas 10  Is Ketone testing required for a T2D on a LCHF diet There are 1,035,153 posts from 195,180 members in the forum right now. So if you have a question, ask it over in the forum. Most questions get their first response in 4 minutes!  Login to join the conversation or join up and start a thread here.

What's trending in the community Gluten free diet A gluten free diet needs to be followed by people with coeliac disease, an autoimmune disease like type 1 diabetes, and involves not eating wheat, barley and rye. Gluten free benefits Emotional issues with children Diabetes can be frustrating for children, especially when it comes to blood sugar levels. Reading up on emotions in diabetes can be important education to pass on to your child. Emotions in children Poor blood circulation When one or more parts of the body receive inadequate blood flow this can lead to poor circulation, leading to the slow healing of wounds and higher chances of developing a foot ulcer. Poor blood circulation

Earlier this week, we reported on Kevin Sartorius a man who weighed 25 stone but reversed his type 2 diabetes after losing half his weight. Kevin's motivational story is proof that making good lifestyle and diet changes can help people control their diabetes effectively. Here's to April! PS. Interested in some lunch ideas? Check out one of the most popular food threads: What's in your Lunch Box today?

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