Managing type 2 diabetes whilst fasting during Ramadan Trying to manage your diet with type 2 diabetes while fasting is no easy task. Although it has been scientifically proven that fasting has many health benefits and can help with managing blood sugar levels, fasting can result in negative side effects as outlined below. What […]
People suffering from type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to suffer from strokes or heart attacks, also known as cardiovascular disease (CVD), and more likely to die from these events. 1, 2 Not only do diabetes and CVD share associated risk factors, but the development of insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes, can […]
In both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, the body struggles to control blood glucose levels. But these life-changing diseases have some key differences with regards to how they are developed and managed. What Causes Diabetes? Blood glucose levels typically rise following most meals., In normal circumstances the beta cells in your pancreas […]
4.7 million people are estimated to have diabetes in the UK, and as obesity rises, so too does the number of diabetes sufferers. While the risk of developing diabetes is significantly linked to your weight, physical activity and diet; it’s also important to recognise that race and ethnicity also play a part. The proportion of […]
It’s that time of year. Almost a quarter into 2022 and those gym sessions seem to be getting harder and harder to get up for. Dry January is a distant memory and carbs seem to be constantly calling your name. Motivation can be a hard thing to come by, especially when it comes to keeping […]
Our co-founder Dr Paul Baker shares a personal story about how his grandad’s battle to accept his type 2 diabetes diagnosis reshaped his professional approach to diabetes care. The diabetes health crisis Diabetes is a major health crisis facing the UK today. It affects 4.9 million people, 90% of whom have type 2 diabetes. […]
There is a crisis in the UK when it comes to type 2 diabetes. Our beloved NHS is under a constant overwhelming amount of pressure. Doctors and healthcare teams struggle to have sufficient time or resources to fully support those diagnosed with the condition. Diabetes Lifestyle Doctors was born of a passion and need […]
Diabetes is a condition one in sixteen of us suffer from. It is a part of life for many of us, and not only impacts our own lives but those of our friends and families around us. According to analysis conducted by Diabetes UK, without significant action from the UK government, up to 5.5 […]
It’s the age-old maxim, a new year means a fresh start; a new look at the way we live our lives. After an indulgent festive period, for many of us, New Year’s resolutions mean one thing – diet. You would be forgiven for thinking of a gruesome regime when we mention the term diet. […]