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Type-2 diabetes

Type-2 diabetes is a condition where the level of sugar in the blood becomes too high. This happens when the insulin created by the pancreas doesn’t work properly, or the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin. Symptoms include excessive thirst or the need to pee a lot.

13 hidden signs of type-2 diabetes as NHS warns 'many don't spot them for years'
Type 2 Diabetes
If you suffer from these 13 symptoms you should consider getting tested for diabetes, which is a condition that impacts blood sugar and affects millions of people living in the UK
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Doctor warns against common weight loss jab that 'speeds ageing and changes face'
Weight Loss
Top US plastic surgeon Dr Gary Motykie has warned people against using Ozempic for weightloss as it can cause changes to the face and have premature ageing effect
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Woman kicked off Jet2 flight because cabin crew spotted her 'sweating'
Holidays
Helen Taylor, 56, from Durham, was set to fly to Rome, Italy, when flight attendants noticed she was 'sweating and dizzy' – she says due to diabetes and menopause – and she was sent home
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Toby Carvery offers Yorkshire puddings with fry-ups – and Brits don't know what to think
Twitter
The restaurant chain caused a stir when it posted an image of a fry-up with a ginormous Yorkshire pudding, with some saying it was a travesty and others excited to try it out
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What body odour says about our health - and when it could be life-threatening
Obesity
How we smell can give strong clues to our overall well-being - from warning signs of diabetes to even kidney or liver failure
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Common UTI symptom could be tell-tale sign of deadly bladder cancer
Cancer
Bladder cancer is one of the ten most common cancers in the UK, but warning signs are often mistaken as UTIs - including blood in your wee and stomach pain
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Putin's puffy face could be 'sign of serious underlying condition', claims doctor
Exclusives
EXCLUSIVE: Vladimir Putin's health has been a source of constant intrigue in western media since the launch of his "special operation" in Ukraine. Now a doctor has discussed the possible causes of his "puffy" face
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'Hermit' mum addicted to Dairy Milk unrecognisable after dropping 7st in seven months
Weight Loss
EXCLUSIVE: Mum-of-three Rebecca Heasman is now an independent consultant after she lost seven stone in seven months and her she explains why she had to undergo her epic transformation
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Twisted paedo who raped two girls in the 80s dies in jail cell with rectal cancer
Crime
David Woodhouse, who was jailed after a trial at Grimsby Crown Court, was 65 when he was found guilty of three counts of rape and 12 indecent assault charges in July 2016
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12 signs of infected toenails - oozing fluids, searing pain and foul smell
Health
Fungal toenail infections are rife, and you can catch them from walking around locker rooms barefoot, wearing the same pair of damp, sweaty sneakers or spending time at swimming pools
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Check for type 2 diabetes severity with a simple at-home pinprick test
Type 2 Diabetes
Millions of people around the world suffer with type 2 diabetes and more worryingly, even more may have no idea they’re at risk. A simple test you can do at home could determine if your blood sugars are becoming dangerously high
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Keto diet for Type 2 diabetes - how eating more fat could help lower blood sugar
Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that millions of people throughout the world suffer with. A poor diet can have devastating effects for those suffering, but one diet plan has been proven to be highly beneficial.
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Mum sheds incredible 14st after seeing 'disgusting' whale watching photo
Weight Loss
Jayne Hayward, 42, was so upset by the photo that she went on to shed 14st during her incredible weight loss journey. Now she looks unrecognisable since her transformation
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Nutritionists claim eating chocolate may 'improve eczema & lower blood pressure'
Chocolate
Chocolate is known as an indulgent treat that risks us piling on the pounds, but the compounds within cocoa could possibly have a mountain of health benefits
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GMB's Dr Hilary shares stark disease and cancer warning as 63% of Brits overweight
Weight Loss
EXCLUSIVE: Good Morning Britain's Dr Hilary Jones has warned that a huge 63% of the nation is now overweight. He said the new year is the perfect time to drop the pounds as he shared a disease and cancer warning
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The Chase's Mark Labbett looks unrecognisable after shedding 10 stone in weight
The Chase
The star better known as The Beast on the ITV gameshow looked totally transformed as he took to Twitter to flaunt his jaw dropping 10 stone weight loss while wearing a tailored suit
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Scientists discover how to reverse effects of high fat diet – including obesity
Obesity
Researchers studied the effects of a treatment called 'antisense' on mice who were fed a high fat diet – and it reversed diabetes, obesity and liver disease
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Coronavirus can 'trigger diabetes' in patients one month after infection, scientists say
Type 2 Diabetes
Growing evidence suggests coronavirus can trigger a lifelong, incurable illness in some patients who contract the virus.
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Lad 'shoved samosa up bum to smuggle it into police cells' in weirdest arrest of 2020
Police
Police were stunned to discover the pastry as they booked the bloke into a custody suite, but apparently he just had concerns about the quality of food he'd be served in the cells
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11 obscure medical issues you must tell DVLA about including déjà vu and depression
Cancer
We reveal 11 of the more obscure medical issues drivers should divulge to the DVLA among the A-Z list of conditions and illnesses, injuries and diseases that must be reported
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You're wearing your face mask wrong – follow these seven rules to stay safe
Coronavirus
Face masks are mandatory on public transport and encouraged in shops – but are you wearing yours incorrectly?
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Simple change in diet could reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes by up to 50%
NHS
A new study, published in the The British Medical Journal, found that eating a set amount of fruit and veg could halve risk of diabetes
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Overweight Brits will be prescribed trips to Weight Watchers by their GPs
Weight Watchers
Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to get Brits slimmer and fitter after a change of heart on health inspired by his hospitalisation with coronavirus earlier this year
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Diabetics may have to stay home after UK coronavirus lockdown lifted
Coronavirus
A government advisory group is considering amending the shielding advice for the most clinically vulnerable groups, as more data links diabetes with Covid-19 deaths
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