Diabetes.co.uk

Diabetes.co.uk is a UK-based brand and digital platform that offers news and information about diabetes. It features evidence-based educational programs, newsletters, cookbooks, and a supportive community called the Diabetes Forum. This forum allows individuals with diabetes to connect and share their personal experiences regarding the condition and its related complications. By participating, users contribute valuable data about the real-life impacts of diabetes, which aids researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and non-profit organizations in creating better products, services, and care options for those living with diabetes.

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COVID-induced autoimmune disease potentially caused by 'molecular mimics'

1 week ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

An immune response against the COVID-19 virus can potentially be triggered by viral “molecular mimics” that resemble the body’s own proteins, new evidence has revealed. Researchers from the University of Utah Health have detected a set of COVID-derived molecular mimics that are likely to be involved in causing autoimmunity. Prior studies have found that COVID-19 is associated with a greater risk of autoimmune disorders, such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
Human cells can change from cold water exposure

1 week ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

Regularly having ice baths can alter human cells, latest evidence has shown. A new study from the University of Ottawa has found that cold plunges can improve cellular resilience against stress. As part of the trial, the team of researchers examined the impact of repeated cold water exposure on autophagic (the cells’ recycling system, which promotes cellular health) and apoptotic (the programmed cell death that gets rid of damaged cells) responses in young men.
Growing array of treatment options now available for type 2 diabetes

2 weeks ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

Healthcare professionals should consider all emerging therapy options when treating type 2 diabetes, researchers have said. This comes after experts at the University of Virginia Health System have revealed that almost 40% of people with type 2 diabetes stop taking their medication within the first year of diagnosis. Researchers are now urging healthcare professionals to consider alternative treatment options that could be easier for people with type 2 diabetes to stick with long-term.
Breast milk benefits babies with mothers affected by gestational diabetes

2 weeks ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

Babies with mothers who had maternal gestational diabetes are more likely to experience health benefits from breast milk compared to formula milk, a new study has shown. A University of Oklahoma research team led by David Fields has identified a positive effect of breast milk on the children of mothers with gestational diabetes.
Wearable activity trackers improve exercise levels among people with type 2 diabetes

2 weeks ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

Smartwatches offer “great promise” for encouraging people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes to maintain a good exercise regime, a recent study has highlighted. International researchers have found that individuals with type 2 diabetes are more likely to stick to an exercise routine if they use wearable mobile health technology.
Can cheese increase type 2 diabetes risk? New study reveals surprising insights

2 weeks ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

While cheese and other dairy products are often considered part of a healthy, balanced diet, new research suggests that the type of dairy you consume could impact your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. A large-scale Swedish study, recently published following over 24 years of follow-up, has found that high intakes of certain dairy products—particularly non-fermented milk and cheese—may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, while other dairy types could actually help reduce risk.
Report shows missed and delayed medication is putting A&E patients at risk

2 weeks ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

A new report from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has raised serious concerns about the timely administration of time-critical medications (TCMs) such as insulin, in UK emergency departments. The findings highlight a potentially life-threatening issue for people living with diabetes and other chronic conditions.
Research suggests GLP-1 and SGLT2 diabetes medications may reduce dementia risk

2 weeks ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

Emerging research has revealed that widely-used diabetes and weight management medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro may also offer protection against Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia in the UK.
Teamwork improves number of follow-up visits for people with chronic conditions

2 weeks ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

Good teamwork among primary care staff can increase the number of follow-up visits from people living with chronic conditions, new evidence has claimed. A recent study has revealed that inviting people with chronic conditions for consistent follow-up appointments is critical. Researchers have now examined high-performing clinics to identify what strategies they use to ensure adults with chronic conditions are offered frequent follow-up visits.
Western diet associated with weakened immunity and inflammation

2 weeks ago | diabetes.co.uk | Conor Seery

Switching to a Western diet from a traditional African diet for as little as two weeks is linked with inflammation and a weakened immune response to pathogens, latest research has shown. A new study from Radboud University Medical Center and Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College in Tanzania has found that Western eating habits can also activate processes associated with lifestyle diseases.