News about the Bermuda Diabetes Association

Recent articles in BerNews, the Bermuda Sun and the Royal Gazette (and others)

Diabetes doesn’t have to be the end, it can be the beginning
This summer it will be the sailors’ life for a group of children who will be swabbing the deck of the Spirit of Bermuda, hoisting the main sail and checking their blood sugar often. Read more

Five-time Olympic gold medallist, Sir Steve Redgrave has told Bermudians: don’t let diabetes stop you fulfilling your dreams.
Read the full story in the Bermuda Sun

Diabetes ‘time-bomb’ is a threat to millions
People are unaware they are at risk from the life-threatening illness. Diabetes UK said those with a normal body mass index but a large waist – defined as 31.5in or more for women and 35in or more for men – are most at risk from developing Type 2 diabetes. Read more

Diabetes warning over soft drinks
Just one can of sugary soft drink raises the relative risk of diabetes by around a fifth, a study has found. Every extra can consumed a day increased the chances of having the disease by 22%, compared with drinking one can a month or less. Read more

New drug 'could save the NHS £70m'
A new drug for Type 2 diabetes launched in the UK could save the NHS £70 million over the next five years, according to its manufacturer. Read more

Diabetes research points finger at sugar
The diabetes epidemic is only getting worse and according to a new study out of Stanford University, this is due to sugar being readily available in the food we eat and drinks we drink. Read more

You’ll pour on the lbs with high fructose corn syrup
You have several problems when you consume high fructose corn syrup. The first is that the body does not recognize that it has already eaten. The second is that high fructose corn syrup is addictive and we crave more and the third is that high fructose corn syrup is like pumping fat into our bodies. Read more

Walnuts cut diabetes risk by one quarter
Eating walnuts just two or three times a week can reduce the risk of type two diabetes by a almost a quarter, according to new research.

Some useful ways to cut out the sugar Read more

Officials tie soda intake to high obesity rates in NYC
Nine of New York City's 10 neighborhoods with the highest obesity rates also showed the highest intake of nondiet soda and other sugar-laden drinks, demonstrating a link between obesity and soda consumption, according to statistics released by city officials. The Wall Street Journal /The Associated Press

ESSO helps fill Diabetes Association’s coffers. Read more

Diabetes cases hit record and half go undiagnosed. Read more

My struggle with diabetes
Eight years ago Eddie Johnston had to quit his job because he couldn’t see or walk properly. Today doctors have helped him get his health back on track. Eddie shares his story on World Diabetes Day. Read more

Diabetics should get their feet checked Read more

Knock out the sugar with this recipe-filled calendar. Read more

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Read more

Families must face up to the facts. Read more

Don't blame the parents for everything. Read more

Get walking towards a healthier lifestyle. Read more

New device tests blood glucose via smartphone Read more

Be prepared when travelling with diabetes Read more

Diabetes’ impact on health is put in focus Read more

Lack of exercise a leading health risk factor Read more

Change in diabetes mindset a must. Read more

Researcher weighs in on childhood obesity. Read more

KPMG Sponsors Youth Diabetes Workshop Read more

A tax should be put on sweet, sugary drinks Read more

Diabetics discover mayonnaise can't go with everything. Read more

The diabetes epidemic and what we must do. Read more

Shopping tours aim to empower diabetics Read more

Annual Exhibition reminds us why we have a diabetes epidemic in Bermuda. Read more