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It's unquestionably a sign of our times... the lack of mature, sensible and calm debate. The world of health is no different and noticeably evident in recent debates about the relevance of diet. The views are absolute, there is no budging... and even if that be an admirable trait in some eyes, what hasn't been edifying is seeing the unfettered vitriol which comes with it.

The debate about low carbs and its efficacy in helping with diabetes (yes, all types) has been going on for some time... but recently it seems to have slipped into a different gear with the publication of the DIRECT study. That study has been more about low calories followed by primary care based support, rather than low carbs, and the data is there for anyone to interpret. What, however has been fascinating to see is believers in the science of low carbs use exactly the same tactics that they have, sometimes rightly, accused others of. The tactic of sneering at research which doesn't fit a view, surely it is the view that needs to be discredited, rather than be seen as yet another option for the average Joe on the street.

Now I will be honest, as many advocates of low carbs will know too, I have no issues engaging with anyone, and I have, whether it be with Aseem Malhotra, David Unwin or indeed the folks at diabetes.co.uk, such as Charlotte & Arjun. I share cordial relations with all as I see its potential and I also see that it may indeed work for some. By the same token, I also have met Roy Taylor and Mike Lean, the brains behind the DIRECT study.

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Teams of diabetes consultants, specialist nurses and dietitians have been working together to develop insulin pump therapy guidelines.

The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) Insulin Pump Network UK (IPN-UK) Best Practice Guides have been based on the experience of a group of healthcare professionals who collectively work with over 7000 people on insulin pump therapy. To read more, click here.

Commissioners and policy makers are ignoring guidance set out by the healthcare advisory body NICE, a report has stated.

The College of Podiatry has published a document which has concluded that people are missing out on vital care from specialist podiatry services that could significantly improve long term health outcomes and enhance their lives. To read more, click here. 

A diabetes research centre based in Leicester has officially been recognised for its “high global standards” by an international authority on the condition.

The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) has been named an ‘International Centre of Excellence’ and an ‘International Centre of Education’ by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). To read more, click here. 

Speakers from throughout the UK will address factors determining mortality risk in diabetes at a Royal Society of Medicine event next month.

Mortality relating to hypoglycaemia and cardiovascular disease will be discussed at the Preventing premature mortality in diabetes event taking place on Wednesday, January 24. To read more, click here. 

Type 2 diabetes can be put into remission using an intensive low calorie diet-based weight management programme delivered entirely in primary care, research has suggested.

The first year findings of the study entitled Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) show almost half of those who took part in the programme were in remission after 12 months. To read more, click here. 

Nearly two thirds of men (66 per cent) are meeting national aerobic activity guidelines compared to 58 per cent of women, according to NHS Digital figures.

The Health Survey for England 2016 monitors trends in the nation’s health and covers a differing variety of topics. To read more, click here.