All posts tagged diabetes
Fizzy drinks need health warning
Drinking one extra sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 22%, a new study suggests. The finding is based on data from 350,000 people in eight European countries and published in …
Supporting diabetic patients with their oral health
Deborah Lyle considers the patients for whom the recommended oral health care regime of twice daily brushing for two minutes and regular check ups is not enough One such
Sugar and calories slashed in soft drinks
Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena will reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up to 10% as part of the government’s drive
Supporting diabetic patients with oral health
There will always be groups of patients for whom the recommended oral health care regime of twice daily brushing for two minutes and regular check ups is not
NICE guidance on diabetes for dental teams in England
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued new guidance that highlights the role of dental teams in England as a key player in identifying
Prevention key to halting galloping cost of diabetes
The treatment of diabetes could bankrupt the NHS within 20 years, according to newspapers today. And a dentist is suggesting it's down to diabetics to ensure they visit their
How to: counsel Type 2 diabetics
Nutritional counselling is an integral part of your role. Dietitian Anne Myers offers a checklist of patient ‘to-dos’ on World Diabetes Day... The benefits of improved nutrition can directly
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