All news on the topic: Diabetes

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Here’s how the colour of your banana can slash diabetes risk - and boost health
Dr Karan Raj has taken to TikTok to highlight the unique health benefits from each banana shade, with some helping to manage type 2 diabetes
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TV doctor swears by 'posh' breakfast to promote gut health and prevent diabetes
TV health guru Doctor Michael Mosley - known for popularising the 5:2 diet - has hailed the benefits high fibre foods in your diet, as they could lower your risk of diabetes
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AI can diagnose Type 2 diabetes with just six seconds of recording
A six-second voice clip is enough for new AI to diagnose type 2 diabetes. The new test dubbed a 'potential game-changer' could screen for the disease by just saying a couple of sentences
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Statins could be linked to increased risk of silent killer, study suggests
Scientists compared high-intensity statins and found patients taking some types may be more than a third more likely to develop a serious debilitating condition
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What to do when you've had too much caffeine - top tips to beat the jitters
Whether it’s a steaming hot cup of coffee or a refreshing mug of tea, a caffeine-hit to start the day is simply routine for practically all of us. But too much of the stimulant can stir up trouble for our bodies - in particular the mind.
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Dad foamed at mouth as desperate wife tried to help but 'nothing could be done'
An incoherent Michael Holt sat up in bed grabbed during a diabetic attack and grabbed at his own collarbone and ripped it apart, while paramedics tried to help stabilise him
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Woman kicked off Jet2 flight after flight attendants spotted her 'sweating'
Helen Taylor, from Chester-le-Street in County Durham, was kicked off a Jet2 flight at Newcastle International Airport on Monday when she became dizzy ahead of take-off
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Three red flag signs of 'silent killer' that could be mistaken as being harmless
Dr Avinash Hari Narayanan revealed the 'most concerning' Diabetes symptoms in a warning to Brits as he shed light on three 'red flags' of the common condition
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Warning to millions of Brits on common medication over risk of cardiac arrest
Figures from Diabetes UK show over 4.3million Brits live with the blood sugar condition, with 90 percent of those having type 2 - while an estimated 850 million people don't even realise they have it at all
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Over half of pet owners are worried about their animal's weight, study finds
One in five Brits who have a cat or a dog feel their furry friends is carrying more weight than they should be - and they are consequently having to shell out more on vet bills
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Daily cup of tea slashes risk of common 'silent killer' disease, study claims
The risk of diabetes, which affects more than 3.8 million people in the UK, is cut significantly if you drink one cup of tea - traditional or otherwise - every day
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Five reasons why working in an office is terrible for your health
Office working is crucial for a lot of industries, but it could be causing huge health problems for workers, including diabetes symptoms and high blood pressure
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Silent killer has unmissable symptom – but you only notice it when you stand up
While having naturally low blood pressure probably won’t cause you any problems or need treatment, the condition can sometimes be brought on by medication or be a sign of an underlying health problem
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Warning for diabetics amid UK shortage of important medication - what you can do
Diabetics who use a popular type of insulin pen have been told that they may need to change their prescription after the manufacturer reported a major five-month shortage
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When dry elbows could mean serious health problems and what to look for
The extremely common condition is usually nothing to worry about, but it can sometimes point towards thyroid issues as well as other complaints
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Diabetes warning - unusual symptom includes a specific smell in your breath
Research has found that there could be a connection between bad breath and both kinds of diabetes - here's what you should look for if you think you may be affected
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Subtle sign on your hand might mean you have a heart issue that can be fatal
There are many secret tell-tale signs that can highlight underlying health issues all from your hands - so it's worth knowing what they could be and when it's time to get them checked out
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Common disease can increase your risk of developing dementia later in life
A common disease that impacts millions of Americans can increase the risk of dementia, warns a dementia expert. Diabetes can constrict blood vessels and contribute to brain inflammation
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Diabetes diet swaps - with five of the best breakfast foods to avoid symptoms
Many traditional breakfast foods contain a lot of sugar and fats, so here are five diet swaps that are healthy alternatives and reduce the chances of developing type 2 diabetes
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Common diabetes symptoms and key early signs of disease to look out for
The common condition causes a person’s blood sugar to become too high - essentially an inability of the body to break down glucose levels - however, those at risk can also enter a pre-diabetic state
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Common health issue could increase risk of developing dementia later in life
A new study has looked at the link between metabolic syndrome - which includes high blood pressure and high blood glucose - and the risk of developing dementia later in life
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Common sleeping habit could increase diabetes by 19 per cent, study warns
Epidemiologist Tianyi Huang said those who identify as 'night owls' may need to pay more attention to their lifestyle because their evening chronotype may add increased risk for type 2 diabetes
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TV doctor says coffee 'trick' in the morning can decrease diabetes risk
Dr Mosley shared how a simple change to your morning coffee can help curb worrying blood sugar spikes - as many Brits are unaware the damage high blood sugar levels can do
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'Hope for 4 million Brits suffering from common condition after landmark study'
An international DNA study involving Cambridge University has analysed the mechanisms at play with insulin resistance - where sufferers' cells are less sensitive to insulin
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Brits urged not to ignore two signs on face that could show you have diabetes
Experts at the charity Diabetes UK have pin-pointed two factors on the face that could be a sign of high blood sugar but although you can't control it, it's something you can influence