‘I was diagnosed with diabetes after wounds that wouldn’t heal appeared on my legs’

‘I was diagnosed with diabetes after wounds that wouldn’t heal appeared on my legs’

William David Spencer was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in August 2020. He was very overweight and had a poor diet, but he first decided to see a doctor when he noticed some wounds that wouldn’t heal on his legs. He said: “I had some abrasive wounds on the back of my legs which would … Read more

Lower diabetes risk by avoiding four foods, says doctor

Lower diabetes risk by avoiding four foods, says doctor

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the levels of sugar (glucose) in a person’s blood to become too high, leading to symptoms like excessive third and needing to pee a lot. Left untreated the condition can lead to eye problems, nerve damage, and even heart attack and stroke. Eating certain foods can’t … Read more