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.
Health Warning Over Frequent Night-Time Toilet Trips
Regularly waking up to use the toilet at night could be a sign of diabetes, prostate cancer, a UTI, or kidney problems. The NHS advises seeing a GP if it impacts your life.
UK hit by 'quad-demic' of Covid, flu, RSV and norovirus
Britain faces a winter surge of four major viruses. Experts explain the key symptoms for Covid, flu, RSV and norovirus, and why testing is crucial to protect the NHS and vulnerable groups.
Spot Covid, Flu, RSV & Norovirus in UK Quad-demic
Britain faces a winter wave of four major viruses. Experts reveal the key symptoms to identify Covid, flu, RSV, and norovirus, and when to seek urgent medical help.
NHS: How to tell if your cough is Covid or flu
Struggling to tell Covid and flu apart this winter? NHS guidance explains the key symptom differences, including a crucial clue in your cough. Learn the signs and when to seek help.
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.
Chris Rea dies after pancreatic cancer and stroke battle
Singer Chris Rea, famous for 'Driving Home for Christmas', has died aged 74. The NHS outlines key symptoms for pancreatic cancer and stroke to raise public awareness.
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.
Mum's 'Winter Flu' Turns Out to Be Deadly Sepsis
A young mum from Wales nearly died from sepsis after mistaking it for flu. Her two young sons saved her life by calling 999. She now urges awareness of the critical signs.
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.
Menopause brain fog nearly destroyed my career
A successful professional shares her harrowing journey through menopause brain fog that threatened her livelihood, and the crucial warning signs every woman should know.
Over Half of UK Adults Miss Critical Health Symptoms
New NHS research exposes alarming gap in public health awareness as majority of British adults can't identify symptoms of deadly conditions including cancer and heart attacks.
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.
'Head cold' was actually brain aneurysm - mother's warning
A mother's terrifying ordeal after doctors repeatedly dismissed her worsening symptoms as a simple head cold, only to discover she was suffering from a life-threatening condition that required emergency brain surgery.
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.
Flu vs COVID: Spot the Crucial Differences
As winter viruses surge, learn how to distinguish between flu and COVID-19 symptoms, understand the latest strains, and discover when to seek medical help.
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.
Silent Brain Tumour Signs: Beyond Headaches
Medical experts reveal the subtle warning signs of brain tumours that extend far beyond persistent headaches, including vision changes and personality shifts that could save lives through early detection.
Teen's hiccups revealed as rare cancer symptom
A teenager's seemingly harmless hiccups turned out to be a warning sign of a rare adrenal gland cancer, leading to emergency surgery and a life-changing diagnosis.
Migraine Warning: Brain Tumour Signs You Must Know
New research reveals persistent migraines may indicate serious underlying conditions. Learn the crucial symptoms that differentiate ordinary headaches from potential brain tumour warnings.
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