Neville the Newshound

Shoot Up’s second favourite Scottish wonky-pancreas-supporters, the Edinburgh Centre for Endocrinology and Diabetes have launched a handy new “quiz” for Libre users.

I’ve put “quiz” in inverted commas […]

The BBC has today reported that “the world is facing an ‘unrelenting march’ of diabetes which now affects nearly one in 11 adults” according to a new report from the World Health Organization.

In an […]

Woof! Here’s the latest round up of diabetes-related misinformation, guff and puffery from the broadsheets, tabloids and worst recesses of the Internet.

Firstly, the Daily Mail leads with a typically s […]

Woof woof woof! It’s me – Neville the Newshound! Bringing you all the latest diabetes news and views from the comfort of my basket.

I have covered my general contempt for the media’s reporting of dia […]

As I lay in my basket reading the latest news on my tablet this morning (my tablet is specially adapted to allow me to use it with my paws) I was delighted to see your soaraway Shoot Up being interviewed. This […]

This dog was underwhelmed to hear that 7% of people with Type 1 diabetes in the UK now have access to an insulin pump. Compared to 15% in Germany and 40% in the good old US of A, it’s a step in the right d […]

Browsing the BBC website on my tablet from the comfort of my basket this morning, I came across the following dollups of cheery diabetes news:

Stafford Hospital death probed by HSE

A criminal […]

Tim’s pharmacist has this morning forwarded me a fax noting that Animas are recalling some of their pumps. Apparently there’s a software issue which will stop them working after 31st December 2015. […]

Everyone’s second favourite diabetes charity – Diabetes UK  – delivered their latest press release round to my kennel today. They’re launching a new campaign banging on about the “4 Ts” of Type 1 diabetes sy […]

C8 Medisensors announced today that they have gained CE Mark approval for their non invasive continuous glucose monitor. This opens the door for them to sell the device in the UK and Europe, although news yet […]

The Paralympics may be big news at the moment, but this dog is chasing his tail with excitement over the snappily named East of England Paediatric Diabetic Games.

Diabetes specialist nurse, professional […]

This dog has long been concerned by the fact that insulin pumps were approved by NICE in 2003, yet in some parts of the country getting hold of a pump is still tougher than teaching a dog to carb count.

It […]

This dog thought vets fees were expensive, but apparently diabetics cost even more to keep than dogs. The latest figures show that the 40 million prescriptions for diabetes drugs issued by the NHS each year […]

This dog was chasing his tail with glee to see some positive diabetes news. It seems those with Type 1 are not doomed to an early death – the latest studies show that “participants diagnosed with type 1 bet […]

Yet again the crazy worlds of diabetes and Internet intellectual property have collided. Those that care about such things (a very small minority if we’re honest) will be interested to learn that everyone’s […]

The JDRF sent me a press release this morning. They have a fancy new high-profile President. I think they’re quite pleased about it! The press release goes:

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to take Royal role in […]

I found a copy of today’s Sun in my litter tray (best place for it) and noticed an article about diabetes. It starts:

A BRIGHT-EYED terrier has been named Hero Pet of the Year after twice saving the life of […]