Oprah Winfrey targets diabetes - February 4, 2010

Special edition of the Oprah show highlights the plight of diabetics, plus educates the masses on the risks of this epidemic.

Cause of Blindness in Diabetics discovered - February 2, 2010

Cause of blindness in diabetics has been investigated, and a possible cure may be on the horizon if this research is correct.

Amylin Pharmaceuticals – New Version of Byetta - February 2, 2010

New once weekly diabetes drug looks set for FDA approval and release this year.

Many US adults intentionally skip insulin injections - January 27, 2010

Over 50% of US adults that answered an internet survey said they intentionally missed an insulin injection for one reason or another.

Novo Nordisk’s Victoza approved - January 26, 2010

Novo Nordisk’s Victoza has been approved by the US Federal Drugs Administration and could be introduced into the US market within weeks.

The Waist Fat Risk - January 20, 2010

Many Europeans are oblivious to the risks associated with extra belly fat around the waiste including heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Walking can help cut chance of developing diabetes by half - January 20, 2010

Can a simple pedometer help to cut your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes? An interesting experiment seems to suggest yes.

Diabetes Treatement

Humalog (insulin lispro)

Humalog is a new breed of fast acting insulin that is often called lispro insulin because it has the lysine and proline amino acids at position 28 and 29 on the b-chanin reversed. Coming in handy insulin pens, Humalog is becoming more popular, as is Novolog - another fast acting insulin analog.

Is there a cure for diabetes?

Medical science sees diabetes as incurable, but a growing number of health experts dispute that, and suggest there are natural cures for diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children or young adults, so is also known as “juvenile diabetes” or “”insulin-dependent diabetes”. Find out the causes and the treatments.

Nasal insulin has no effect in keeping diabetes at bay in kids.

Finnish researchers found nasal insulin is not effective in prevention or delay of type 1 diabetes in kids.

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes link with Tuberculosis

Type 2 diabetics may be at an increased risk of contracting Tuberculosis.

Does type 2 diabetes require insulin

There is a lot of confusion over whether type 2 diabetes requires insulin. We can shed light on this, though you do need to contact your doctor for your particular case.

Gestational Diabetes

Glucose testing for gestational diabetes in pregnancy

Gestational diabetes is a condition that can develop in otherwise healthy pregnant women. Glucose testing is now an essential part of the pregnancy.

Gestational Diabetes

Here we attempt to answer your questions on gestational diabetes, what causes it, why you should be concerned by it, and how it is treated.

Pre-Diabetes

Pre-diabetes saliva test

Researchers are working on a saliva test for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes

Pre-Diabetes

Prediabetes is also known as “impaired glucose tolerance”. It can be an early warning sign in the development of a more serious form of diabetes.

Diabetic Supplies

Cake Mixes and Cookies

Diabetics can have their cake and eat it. Here is a selection of diabetic cake & cookies mixes.

Sugar free substitutes for Diabetics

Sugar free substitutes for diabetics

Insulin pump supplies

There are a range of diabetic insulin pumps that are safe and easy to use.

Insulin pumps

An insulin pump is a small device containing a reservoir of your insulin that means you no longer need to manually inject yourself with insulin.

Insulin coolers

Insulin coolers to keep your insulin cool while out and about.

Insulin – Diabetic insulin supplies

Diabetics require a constant supply of good quality insulin.  Novolin is one of the most popular brands.  Our recommended supplier usually has a range of insulin and vial covers in stock.  The following are some you should find:
Insulin Vials
Securitee Blanket Insulin Vial Protector - Securitee Blanket by Regato Enterprises Ltd helps to protect insulin vials [...]

Insulin needles & syringes

Insulin syringes and needles are disposable, and therefore you will need a good supply. Our recommended wholesaler has a large range of brands in stock.

Blood Pressure Monitors

Measuring your blood pressure is easy with any one of these accurate home blood pressure monitors.

Diabetic Foot Cream

Diabetics need to take special care of their feet to prevent fungal and bacterial infection as well as other injuries. These creams are formulated for diabetics.

Diabetic Shoe Inserts

Diabetic Shoe Inserts designed specifically for the needs of diabetic feet.

Diabetic Socks

Diabetic socks provide extra safety for your feet, with breathable material and extra support and room where you need it most.

Diabetic Shoes

Shoes designed for diabetics with extra room to accomodate swollen feet

Urinalysis – Urine analysis test strips

Urine analysis is an important diagnostic for diabetics to monitor ketones, glucose, pH and other substances in their urine. There are a wide range of Urinalysis test strips available.

Diabetic Log Books

Log books are essential to managing your diabetes. There are some good ones available.

Diabetic Data Management software & cables

Software can help a diabetic monitor glucose readings.

Diabetic Supplies Carrying Cases

Carrying cases can keep your insulin cool, and hold a variety of other items like syringes, swabs etc. Check out the full list.

Batteries for glucometers

Glucometers require batteries, as do some other diabetic accessories. FInd the battery for your glucometer.

Glucose Control Solution

Glucose Control Solution is for quality control testing

Diabetic Antiseptic swabs

Diabetics need antiseptic swabs to clean the skin before injecting insulin.

Diabetic Lancets & Lancing Devices

Lancets & Lancing devices for diabetic blood sampling of blood sugar levels.

Blood Glucose Monitor Kits

Blood glucose monitoring kits, many including lancing device, lancets, glucose test strips, meter & more. From a range of manufacturers.

Diabetic Blood Glucose Test Strips

Glucose test strips such as Accu-Chek Compact, Accu-Chek Comfort Curve, Accu-Check AVIVA, Advocate, Ascensia Autodisc and Breeze 2, Ascensia Contour, BD/Nova Max, FreeStyle, Medisense Optium, Precision, and Prodigy, all at great prices.

Diabetic Pets

Diabetic Alert Dogs

Diabetics Alert Dogs are animals that have been trained to detect dangerous levels of glucose (both high and low) in diabetics, often children, and can be used to sniff out problems 24 hours a day.

Blood Glucose Sniffing Dogs!

Diabetic Alert Dogs are being used by families to monitor blood glucose levels in children and alert then to any problems. These dogs are constant companions and will alert the parents at any time, night or day if there is high or low blood sugar levels.

Cat reverses diabetes

Can cats reverse diabetes? Cornell University suggest that it might depend on why they are diabetic.