It’s official. Our website – diabetesulster.com is officially launched. We picked the 14 th November which is World Diabetes Day as the day to make our site official. One thing to remember though – it is still a ‘work in progress’. Anyone who want to comment on the site, make suggestions or get involved in improving the information online then use the feedback form and let us know what you think. Let’s hear your thoughts, suggestions and ideas.

Strange though it might seem but new treatments for diabetes can appear from the oddest places. A new drug known as exenatide is now available in the USA and seems to work well in reducing blood sugars in those with type 2 diabetes. It was developed from a substance found in the saliva of a special type of lizard. Exenatide is injected just like insulin and is just as effective but seems to have the advantage of helping folks lose weight. Insulin is more likely to cause weight gain. Watch this space – for exenatide is likely to become available in the UK at some stage soon.