diabetes

It is World Diabetes Day, a condition now thought to affect 346 million people across the globe.

Being overweight and leading an unhealthy lifestyle are key factors which may increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The good news is research has found losing just 10% of excess weight and improving habits can make a difference.

A leading nutritionist has warned a new ‘wonder cure’ for diabetes that has seen participants managing on a diet of just 600 calories a day, may be sending out the wrong message about crash dieting.

The study, undertaken by researchers at Newcastle University and funded by Diabetes UK, suggests that a strict low calorie diet may help reverse the symptoms of those newly diagnosed with the condition.

Research funded by Diabetes UK has shown that losing weight using meal replacement shakes can really work for those with Type 2 Diabetes.

We are currently looking for triallists in the following categories:

• People with type 2 diabetes and related conditions
• People with PCOS