Amputations caused by diabetes now at 20 per day say Diabetes UK

New figures, released by Diabetes UK and based on data from Public Health England, show that the number of amputations arising from diabetes-related complications is now 7,370 a year.

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World Health Organisation study suggests even thin people can be fat on the inside

Natasha Marshland of Diabetes UK says more slim people are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as a result of hidden fat that lies around the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas.

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Diabetic father goes blind after he smoked, drank fizzy drinks and didn't go to appointments

Michael Betteridge, from Portsmouth, has type 1 diabetes but avoided going for check ups. After his vision went blurry in May last year he is now completely blind - and may also lose a foot.

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Alaskan fitness blogger shares weight loss secrets after stomach stapling

Courtney Walker battled cancer, obesity and diabetes before deciding to turn her life around. The fitness blogger from Alaska shed over half her body weight after having her stomach stapled.

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Could diabetes jabs be replaced by a simple skin patch?

Chelsi Brown, 24, an office worker from Cambridge, is one of the first pregnant women to have the new device fitted. The wireless patch delivers insulin automatically and keeps mother and baby safe.

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Disruptions to sleep patterns lead to an increased risk of suicides

The link between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts and behaviors is made starkly clear in new research.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160824111104.htm

How sleep deprivation harms memory

Researchers have discovered a piece in the puzzle of how sleep deprivation negatively affects memory.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160823125219.htm

Millions of people with diabetes could be spared the pain of daily injections as scientists develop an insulin PILL

The insulin pill is coated in a special fat meaning it can travel through the digestive system and enter into the blood stream without degrading, said experts from Niagara University, New York state.

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Sleep makes relearning faster and longer-lasting

Getting some sleep in between study sessions may make it easier to recall what you studied and relearn what you've forgotten, even six months later, according to new findings.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160822083446.htm

Giving children antibiotics increases their risk of diabetes - with boys 'particularly vulnerable'

Type 1 diabetes may develop in children who take antibiotics, because the drugs kill off friendly bacteria in the stomach at a young age, researchers from New York University believe.

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Color-graded pictogram label to reduce medicine-related traffic crashes found ineffective

A new study questions the effectiveness of using pictogram message on the labels of anxiety and sleep medications that interfere with driving -- an approach this is currently implemented across France. The study found that the risk of being responsible for a crash associated with these medicines did not decrease long-term after the pictogram was introduced.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160821220545.htm

Giving diabetic women an artificial pancreas could prevent stillbirths and save thousands of lives

Sixteen women with type 1 diabetes were the first in the world to go through pregnancy with an artificial pancreas in a trial by Cambridge University researchers.

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No blue light, please, I'm tired: Light color determines sleepiness versus arousal in mice

Light affects sleep. A study in mice shows that the actual color of light matters; blue light keeps mice awake longer while green light puts them to sleep easily.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160815185816.htm

Latinos DO age slower than anyone else - and their genes 'hold the key to prolonging youthfulness'

Scientists refer to the phenomenon as the 'Hispanic paradox', since Latinos typically have higher rates of diabetes. UCLA's team says the Latino gene holds the key to youthfulness.

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Swapping one soda for water is 'game changer' for cutting risk of diabetes and cancer

According to experts at Virginia Tech University, every little calorie helps when it comes to your heart. And people who avoid diet drinks become more driven to eat fruits and vegetables.

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Why you SHOULD stand up on the subway: Briefly standing 'is the key' to cutting risk of heart attack and diabetes

According to a new study by Arizona State University, taking the choice to stand - even briefly - can dramatically cut your risk of a heart attack or developing diabetes.

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Human brain clocks exposed: Effects of circadian clocks, sleep loss vary across brain regions, new study finds

A new study helps us to understand how the brain maintains performance during the day, why many symptoms in psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions wax and wane, and why we should avoid long drawn out negotiations into the night

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160811142728.htm

You DO need to floss: Dentist warns not doing so can lead to diabetes and death

Julie Rezk, a professor of dentistry at Vanderbilt University, explains why nearly all dentists will recommend flossing to stave off everything from gum disease to heart problems.

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'Holy grail' of breakthroughs sees scientists create single treatment that could provide life-long cure for a host of diseases from diabetes to cancer

Stanford University scientists have found a way of making life-saving bone marrow transplants safe. Currently the dire side effects mean they are only given to the most ill patients.

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Light, caffeine improve driver alertness, study shows

Bright light combined with caffeine can improve driving performance and alertness of chronically sleep deprived young drivers, according to a road safety study.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160809122734.htm

Pokémon Go could help fat children slim down

Margaret McCartney, a GP in Glasgow, says the virtual reality game gets children walking for miles and chatting to each other, and may help prevent obesity, depression and diabetes.

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Economic burden of undiagnosed sleep apnea in US is nearly $150 billion per year

A new analysis has been published that reveals the staggering cost of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea. The new work summarizes the results of an online survey completed by patients currently being treated for obstructive sleep apnea.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160808115623.htm

Got sleep? The amount you get could affect your marital mindset

A new study found that when husbands and wives get more sleep than on an average night, they are more satisfied with their marriages, at least the following day.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160806091634.htm

Sleep apnea worsens non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese adolescents

Studies have shown that obstructive sleep apnea and low nighttime oxygen, which result in oxidative stress, are associated with the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adults. Investigators have now established that these factors may also be important triggers in the progression of pediatric NAFLD to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, according to a new report.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160805154939.htm