Understanding Cholesterol
If you have diabetes, you’ll hear your healthcare team talking to you about cholesterol quite a lot. This is because high cholesterol is more likely in diabetes and high cholesterol
Age of type 2 diabetes associated with cardiovascular & mortality risk
The journal Circulation has published a new study. The study compared the age of diagnosis with type 2 diabetes and adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The authors claim an earlier
What you need to know about saturated fat and CVD
The effect of saturated fat on CVD outcomes. The debate put to bed Introduction What’s the truth about dietary saturated fat intake and cardiovascular disease risk (CVD) risk? This is
Do you have the metabolic syndrome and what you can do about it.
NHS Choices defines metabolic syndrome as a medical term for a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. Metabolic syndrome is a hot topic in diabetes right now with
What is type 3 diabetes
Type 3 diabetes Type 3 diabetes starts with an organ in the body called the pancreas. The pancreas is only about 6 inches long but its functions are vital for survival.
Can I get type 2 diabetes if I am type 1?
Wooa, this is some mind blowing stuff. Type 2 diabetes upon type 1 diabetes. Can this be real? Can someone with with type 1 diabetes develop type 2 diabetes also?
Obesity – What causes it and what can we do about it?
Todays’ video – below – is about obesity – I know again. But it continues with my recent theme and lends itself well to anyone who struggles with their weight.
I eat healthy but have suboptimal glucose levels. Why?
Many patients I see have perfectly healthy diets but unfortunately suffer with suboptimal glucose levels. This can be frustrating for the patient. Especially as they are doing their best to
Diabetes UK Guidelines Updated 2018: Everything you need to know
Diabetes UK is a registered charity in the United Kingdom made up of 300,000 supporters, 5,000 volunteers and 6,000 healthcare professionals. They are a terrific resource for those diagnosed with
The Obesity Problem
The Obesity Problem Did you know over a quarter of people in the UK are obese? About 2/3 are overweight. Obesity is big news in healthcare and is the primary