Man dies after repeatedly telling doctors he thought he might have diabetes
He had raised concerns about worsening symptoms A man who repeatedly told a doctor he feared he had life-threatening diabetes died just days later from the condition after failing to get urgent medical treatment, an inquest heard. Joshua Haines, 30, was found dead at his home in Leeds, West Yorkshire, three days after calling a […]
3 months ago
Usher on the challenges of raising a child with diabetes
American musician Usher has opened up about his son’s Type 1 Diabetes. Usher’s son, Usher V, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at just 6 years of age. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune condition, where the immune system destroys insulin producing cells in the body. People diagnosed with the condition require daily insulin injections […]
2 years ago
The silent symptoms of diabetes to look out for in your child
Diabetes can have an impact on anyone, but while type two is commonly developed in later age, type one is usually detected in childhood. You can be diagnosed at any age, but it is most common in young people and occurs when the glucose level in the blood is too high. This happens when your […]
3 years ago
New eye screening initiative set to protect sight in pregnant women with diabetes
The HSE has announced a new screening initiative for pregnant women who have diabetes. The risk of diabetic retinopathy can increase during pregnancy and the new initiative is set to provide more frequent screenings for women to ensure their eyesight is protected. As part of the National Screening Service (NSS), the programme aims to encourage […]
3 years ago
Everything you need to know about gestational diabetes
Brought to you by 4Sure Here’s what you need to know… When it comes to prenatal health, gestational diabetes is a common and easily managed condition that many pregnant women have to deal with. Despite this, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the various symptoms and treatments that come with the condition, which […]
4 years ago
It’s 100 years since Leonard Thompson became the 1st child to receive insulin
It was a moment that would change medical history forever. While insulin is a well known medication now, it has only been in existence since the beginning of the last century. In fact today marks the 100th anniversary of Leonard Thompson becoming the first child to ever receive insulin. Thanks to insulin, diabetes has become […]
4 years ago