Glucose

Gestational diabetes, the form of the condition which affects just pregnant women, is believed to occur in 10 percent of expectant mothers. There is some good news, which is that it usually disappears after you've given birth, but it can…

The medicinal team for Watchdog has warned patients dealing with diabetes to check their glucose monitors following a report that a manufacturer recalled numerous faulty devices which were giving dangerously false readings. The manufacturer…

A step forward in gene therapy may mark further benefits for those suffering from Type 1 Diabetes. By applying gene therapy to dogs for up to four years, minus the effects of hypoglycaemia, the advance could prove advantageous for…

As we grow older, we are often told by doctors to look after our hearts. So frequently are we told about the dangers that come with middle-age, diabetes and heart problems, that it may begin to sound like a lecture from an angry parent or a…

Diabetes affects the wellbeing of millions of people around the world, and is said to be the fastest growing type of chronic disease in the developed world. There are many risk factors that can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes,…

According to a study published online in Diabetes, if you have type 2 diabetes and take metformin monotherapy, a bile acid called sequestrant colesevelam can improve your wellness by reducing fasting and your postprandial glucose…

If you have type 1 diabetes, you may be able to have better control over your wellbeing, as scientists have shown that a dual-hormone artificial pancreas system (also known as a closed-loop delivery system) improves your blood glucose…