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Diabetes

Diabetes is currently the 5th most common cause of death in the world.

5% of people (1 in 20) in the UK have diabetes.

Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the US.

Around 1 in 8 people between 20 and 79 years old have their death attributed to diabetes.

The average life expectancy is reduced by:
More than 20 years (Type 1)
Up to 10 years (Type 2)

Diabetes News

Eating just two slices of ham every day increases the risk of getting diabetes

Eating just two slices of ham every day increases the risk of getting diabetes

The Guardian - 20-Aug-2024

To stay healthier, it's a good idea to eat less processed and red meat

New "smart insulin" could reduce type 1 diabetes injections to once a week

New "smart insulin" could reduce type 1 diabetes injections to once a week

The Guardian - 11-Aug-2024

This innovation aims to make managing diabetes and improve patients' quality of life

An 800-calorie diet using soups and shakes can help people with type 2 diabetes

An 800-calorie diet using soups and shakes can help people with type 2 diabetes

The Guardian - 05-Aug-2024

A much better option than just prescribing drugs for life

Delaying diabetes onset through lifestyle changes improves long-term health

Delaying diabetes onset through lifestyle changes improves long-term health

Independent - 09-Jul-2024

Even a few years of maintaining prediabetic status can positively impact health

More Diabetes News

Diabetes Resources

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Steven Russell

Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Diabetes Research Institute

Institute dedicated to diabetes research

Humalog

Type of insulin used to treat type I and type II diabetes.

Control - IQ

advanced hybrid closed-loop technology to control Type 1 diabetes

FreeStyle

The number 1 sensor-based glucose monitoring system used worldwide

Diabetes UK

Leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK.

More Diabetes resources

Diabetes Blog Posts

Monitoring my blood glucose response with a Freestyle Libre 3 CGM
02-May-2024

Monitoring my blood glucose response with a Freestyle Libre 3 CGM

What can continuous glucose monitor graphs tell you about your diet?

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