Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 15:51

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, comprising 80% of people who suffer from diabetes. With obesity on the increase it is predicted that these figures will only increase. When you have Type 2 diabetes, usually your pancreas is producing some insulin but that insulin does not work properly.

Last Updated on Saturday, 08 August 2009 12:17

Diabetes mellitus is a common disease worldwide. In the UK alone, it affects around 1.6-2.3 million people. However, this may just be the tip of the iceberg, as it is believed that more than half a million diabetics have not been diagnosed. This is mainly due to poor awareness. In the last 30 years, there has been a threefold increase in diabetes, including childhood diabetes.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 15:39

Threadworms are a parasite that infects the intestines of humans. Threadworms are the most common type of worm parasite in the UK.