The Latest Breaking News on Diabetes

Father ‘blown away’ by support after running length of M1 for diabetic son

Jamie Austin was applauded across the finish line after running from Garforth near Leeds to Brent Cross in north London.

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023

Hundreds of obese children under 5 needed hospital treatment last year

There were 806 obese toddlers and pre-school children admitted for treatment in hospital in 2021/22, according to NHS figures. Charity bosses say the Government need to do more to tackle the issue

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2023

Diabetes patients make up majority of those waiting 18 months for an appointment in NHS Ayrshire & Arran

A breakdown of figures for outpatients waiting more than a year and a half for an appointment showed most had diabetes or a similar condition.

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Edinburgh woman diagnosed with chronic illness after feeling 'tired and thirsty'

Edinburgh resident and aspiring actress, Fatima Jawara is due to embark on a 24-hour long walk between Edinburgh and Glasgow to raise money and awareness of diabetes after finding out she had the disease.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 31, 2023

GP explains who to blame for going bald and it's not your mum

It is commonly believed that men can predict whether they’ll go bald by looking at their maternal grandfather

Liverpool Echo · Jan 31, 2023

Scant obesity training in medical school leaves docs ill-prepared to help patients

Most doctors get little training in the science of obesity or how to counsel people with the disease. As a result, many patients experience stigma in the exam room.

WEKU · Jan 31, 2023

Higher obesity levels linked to lower productivity in England, research shows

Report by former government adviser says plan needed to tackle obesity, thought to cost UK economy £27bn a year

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023

Many ate food past use-by date in Xmas run-up, UK survey reveals

Latest ONS data shows that people who ran out of food also struggled to keep warm as prices rose further

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023

Wegovy works. But here's what happens if you can't afford to keep taking the drug

The new weight-loss drugs can be life-changing for people facing health conditions worsened by obesity, but price and spotty insurance coverage may keep them out of reach.

WEKU · Jan 30, 2023

Happy Valley villain James Norton has up to 15 insulin jabs a day to control diabetes

James Norton wants to spread the word about the life-threatening condition

Wales Online · Jan 30, 2023