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Shortages of diabetes drugs to last until end of year, warns government
Shortages of diabetes drugs in the UK will last until at least the end of 2024 as demand increases for…
Dentistry
Dentists could address life-threatening illnesses at routine check-ups, study finds
According to new research, dental professionals who are trained to recognise signs of non-dental illnesses can significantly improve their patients’…
Dentistry
Plant-based diets may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, study shows
Replacing meat and dairy with plant-based foods has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 11 November 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Mouth cancer…
Dentistry
NHS to offer artificial pancreas to patients with type 1 diabetes
More than 150,000 adults and children with type 1 diabetes will soon be eligible for an artificial pancreas on the…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 28 October 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… WHO considers…
Dentistry
Diabetes drug could prevent gum disease, study finds
Metformin, a common drug used to manage type 2 diabetes, could be used to treat gum disease, a study has…
Dentistry
NHS to launch programme to transform diabetes care
Tens of thousands of people living with early onset type 2 diabetes in England will receive more intensive and targeted…
Health & research
Can eating pecans help to curb obesity?
Regular consumption of pecans can prevent obesity and other health issues like diabetes, according to a new study. The new…
Health & research
Type 2 diabetes patients with good oral habits have lower blood glucose levels
Patients with type 2 diabetes who demonstrate good oral hygiene habits show lower blood glucose levels over 24 hours. This…
Health & research
More than 1.3 billion adults will have diabetes by 2050, says study
The number of adults living with diabetes across the world will more than double by 2050. This is according to…
Dentistry
Ability to chew may improve blood sugar levels in diabetic patients
The ability to chew may improve the blood sugar levels of people with type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. The…
Oral health
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 13 May 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… High Court…
Dentistry
Diabetes-related deaths up by 7,000 a year
Diabetes UK is calling for ‘urgent action’ after its new report revealed the ‘catastrophic impact’ of the state of diabetes care…
Oral health
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 22 April 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… There isn’t…
Dentistry
Swapping sugary drinks for coffee or water linked to fewer deaths in diabetic adults
Replacing sugary drinks with coffee, tea or water is linked to fewer deaths in adults with diabetes, say researchers. For…
Oral health
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 15 April 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… My experience…
Dentistry
Cases of diabetes in the UK tops five million for first time
The number of people living with diabetes in the UK has topped five million for the first time, a new…
Oral health
Oral care in people with diabetes: What? Why? When? Where?
Join Iain Chapple on Wednesday 12 April at 7pm as he discusses oral care in people with diabetes. This webinar…
Oral health