Leg Itch Could Be a Warning Sign of Diabetes
An uncomfortable, itchy feeling in your legs, ankles or feet could be a sign of diabetes. Experts explain the link and what other symptoms to watch for in this lifelong condition.
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Leg Itch Could Be a Sign of Diabetes, Experts Warn
Persistent itchy skin on the legs, ankles, or feet is a common warning sign of diabetes, a condition affecting millions in the UK. Learn the symptoms and when to see your GP.
NHS urges action on preventable Type 2 diabetes
The NHS urges those at risk to join its Healthier You Programme, proven to cut Type 2 diabetes risk by 37%. Learn about eligibility and how to apply.
NHS programme slashes Type 2 diabetes risk by 37%
The NHS urges those at risk to join its Healthier You Programme, proven to cut Type 2 diabetes risk by over a third. Learn about eligibility and how to apply.
Small daily tea change can reduce diabetes risk, says NHS GP
An NHS GP explains how a tiny tweak to your daily tea habit, alongside other sustainable lifestyle swaps, can significantly lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and improve long-term health.
New 'Type 5' Diabetes Recognised in Slim Young Adults
Health authorities have officially recognised a new form of diabetes, Type 5, which targets young, slim individuals, often in low-income nations. Discover the symptoms and new treatment approaches.
Metformin reduces insulin need in type 1 diabetes
Australian clinical trial reveals metformin, an affordable century-old medication, reduces insulin requirements by 12% for type 1 diabetes patients. Discover how this breakthrough could transform diabetes management in the UK.
Mother charged in daughter's diabetes death
A Washington mother faces first-degree manslaughter after her 10-year-old daughter died from diabetic ketoacidosis during a road trip. Read the full investigation details.
6 Silent Signs Your Body Shows Before Diabetes
Discover the six crucial warning signs of pre-diabetes, from skin changes to sleep issues. Learn how to take control of your health today with simple lifestyle modifications.
6 Silent Signs Your Body Warns of Diabetes Risk
Discover the six crucial signs, from skin changes to sleep issues, that your body uses to warn of pre-diabetes. Learn how to take action today for your health.
Breakthrough in Understanding Childhood Type 1 Diabetes
University of Exeter researchers have discovered why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children, paving the way for new screening and prevention methods.
Doctors Rethink Diabetes Treatment: Exercise vs Metformin
Groundbreaking medical research suggests combining exercise with metformin could revolutionise type 2 diabetes management. Discover why doctors are rethinking first-line treatments.
Diabetes breakthrough: Gut cells transformed into insulin producers
Groundbreaking research reveals how certain gut cells can be transformed into insulin-producing cells, offering new hope for Type 1 diabetes treatment and potentially revolutionising diabetes care.
Fish oil supplements fail to protect diabetic hearts
Groundbreaking research shows omega-3 supplements provide no cardiovascular protection for diabetes patients, challenging long-held beliefs about fish oil benefits.
Doctor's Diabetes Warning: Don't Ignore This Nighttime Sign
A leading NHS doctor highlights a crucial early diabetes symptom that strikes at night - and explains why you shouldn't dismiss it as normal.
Prediabetes: 7 Silent Signs Your Blood Sugar Is High
Millions of Britons are walking around with prediabetes without knowing it. Discover the subtle symptoms and lifestyle changes that could prevent Type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes UK launches smoking cessation support programme
Diabetes UK introduces innovative support programme offering personalised guidance to help people with diabetes quit smoking and reduce health complications.
Skinny Fat: Why Thin People Get Type 2 Diabetes
New research reveals how normal-weight individuals can develop type 2 diabetes due to poor metabolic health, challenging conventional wisdom about weight and wellness.
Pregnant Fashion Mogul's Medical Emergency Revealed
Exclusive details emerge about the pregnant fashion entrepreneur's sudden medical crisis that led to emergency hospitalisation and event cancellation, sending shockwaves through the industry.
Thousands of new mothers readmitted to hospital after birth
Shocking new NHS data reveals thousands of English women face hospital readmission within weeks of childbirth, exposing critical gaps in postnatal care and support systems.
Mum's tingling toes were life-threatening blood clots
A young mother's persistent tingling sensation led to a shocking diagnosis of multiple blood clots, prompting urgent medical warnings about postpartum health risks.
Mum wakes from flu coma to find she's given birth
A mother's ordinary flu turned into a life-threatening ordeal when she was placed in a medically-induced coma for two weeks, waking to discover she'd delivered her baby while unconscious.
Dad dies after £30 Marbella tooth extraction
Tragic story of Dean Atkinson, 44, who travelled to Spain for cheap dental work only to suffer fatal complications days after returning to his family in Doncaster.
Johnson & Johnson sued by thousands over surgical mesh
Thousands of British women take legal action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, claiming their surgical mesh products caused life-altering injuries and complications.
Large Babies Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk, Study Finds
New research shows babies born larger than average may face higher diabetes risk later in life. Experts explain the crucial connection between birth weight and long-term health.
Coroner warns of home birth risks after mother and baby die
A coroner has sounded the alarm on home birth risks after a double tragedy claimed the lives of a 34-year-old mother and her baby during complications at a planned home delivery in Somerset.
Home birth tragedy sparks NHS maternity safety review
Exclusive investigation reveals how a routine home birth turned fatal for first-time mother Sophie Ross, exposing critical gaps in UK maternity safety protocols and sparking calls for urgent reform.
3 mouth symptoms that could signal diabetes
Leading dentists reveal three oral health warning signs that could indicate undiagnosed diabetes, including a little-known sweet symptom many overlook.
Extreme pregnancy sickness: When motherhood feels like failure
A raw examination of the silent suffering many women endure during extreme pregnancy sickness, challenging society's romanticised view of motherhood and the isolation it creates.
British mum dies after botched Turkey tummy tuck surgery
Exclusive investigation reveals how a British mother-of-three died following catastrophic complications during cosmetic surgery in Turkey, as medical experts issue urgent warnings about overseas procedures.
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