Eating just two slices of ham every day increases the risk of getting diabetes
The Guardian - 20-Aug-2024To stay healthier, it's a good idea to eat less processed and red meat
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
New "smart insulin" could reduce type 1 diabetes injections to once a week
The Guardian - 11-Aug-2024This 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
The Guardian - 05-Aug-2024A much better option than just prescribing drugs for life
Delaying diabetes onset through lifestyle changes improves long-term health
Independent - 09-Jul-2024Even a few years of maintaining prediabetic status can positively impact health
Diabetes Resources
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Steven Russell
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts General Hospital.
02-May-2024
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