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6/21/2010 12:00:00 AM

Atrial fibrillation more common in people with diabetes

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is more common in people with diabetes, particularly those who have had diabetes for a long time or who have poor blood glucose control, according to a recent US study.

6/9/2010 12:00:00 AM

Fatty liver increases mortality in those with diabetes

A new Australian study has found people with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are at a significantly increased risk of death.

5/27/2010 12:00:00 AM

Insulin pump improves diabetes control in young children

A new study has found children who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before the age of six have better blood glucose control and fewer hypos if they start on a pump rather than multiple daily injections.

6/29/2010 12:00:00 AM

Insulin pump prevents night-time hypos

A special insulin pump which uses continuous glucose monitoring to predict hypoglycaemia and stop delivering insulin can help reduce the number of overnight hypos, according to a new study.

6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Processed meats raise heart and diabetes risk

Eating bacon, sausage or processed deli meats can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, a recent US study has shown. In contrast, no increase was found when unprocessed red meats such as beef, pork or lamb were eaten.

6/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Regular mild hypos protect brain against damage from severe hypos

Regular moderate hypoglycaemia may actually protect the brain against the damage which can occur in more severe hypoglycaemic episodes, according to a new study.

6/27/2010 12:00:00 AM

Skipping breakfast linked with obesity

We have all heard that we should eat breakfast, but if you still find yourself skipping this important meal the findings of a new study may convince you to set the alarm a few minutes earlier.