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Fibroids and endometriosis

How to recognise symptoms that may indicate fibroids or endometriosis when women present with severe menstrual or pelvic problems.

07 May 2026

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Interventions and support for people with type 2 diabetes

The new NICE guidance on type 2 diabetes promotes early use of SGLT-2 inhibitors and includes advice on safe treatment initiation, ‘sick day rules’ and recognition of DKA.

09 Apr 2026

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New NICE guideline sets out shake-up in type 2 diabetes care

For those with type 2 diabetes and no significant comorbidity, or with heart failure, SGLT-2 inhibitors now a first choice treatment alongside metformin.

20 Aug 2025

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Micronutrient deficiency common in type 2 diabetes

Micronutrient deficiency is common among people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

06 Mar 2025

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Needed: a national community pharmacy diabetes screening service

A pharmacy-delivered screening service is a ‘no-brainer’ to improve diabetes care, says Company Chemists’ Association chief executive, Malcolm Harrison.

05 Nov 2024

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New research highlights link between diabetes and asthma

People with type 2 diabetes are prone to developing asthma and vice versa, according to recent analysis.

04 Oct 2024

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Weighing up the evidence: Plant-based diets and type 2 diabetes

Could a plant-based diet reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes? We consider the evidence from recent research studies...

03 Sep 2024

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Clinical briefing: Polypharmacy, antidepressants and diabetes

When it comes to antidepressants and type 2 diabetes, polypharmacy does not necessarily undermine adherence. As with so much in medicine and prescribing, the devil is in the detail says Mark Greener

23 Dec 2022

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Man to man

Highlighting key areas of men's health pharmacy staff can support.

22 Mar 2022

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Over-50s suffering with loneliness at risk of diabetes

KCL study shows a strong relationship between loneliness and the later onset of type 2 diabetes

15 Sep 2020

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