Amid concerns that those suffering from diabetes in India could rise to a phenomenal 101 million by 2030 there seem to be added risks associated with Indian women. A research programme by the Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies seems to indicate a greater risk of further medical traumas amongst Indian women. There seem [...]

A young British man with type 1 diabetes has spoken out about the importance of taking part in research into the condition and why he has chosen to do so. Kris Wood, aged 26, from Middlesbrough was only diagnosed with diabetes a year ago but has already taken part in research into a vaccine for [...]

Nanotechnology is the latest high tech development which could be used to help patients with type 1 diabetes by eliminating the need to constantly monitor blood sugar levels, scientists believe. A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say that they have developed injectable nanoparticles that could lead to the end of daily insulin injections. [...]

There are many different research programmes ongoing at the moment with regards to diabetes treatment and potential diabetes cures. There are also many different assistance programs one of which is the training of diabetic alert dogs which are proving to be invaluable for many people. To those who have not come across a diabetic alert [...]

The use of cannabis as a health treatment is highly controversial but now a new study has suggested that smoking the drug may help protect against type 2 diabetes. Researchers in the United States have found that regular users of the drug have better blood sugar control but the effects wear off over time. The [...]

Stress in the workplace can also have a significant impact on the incidence of type 2 diabetes, even among employees who appear to be healthy, researchers have found. A three and a half year study by Dr Sharon Toker of Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Management found that low levels of social support and high [...]