Diabetes strategy 'needed in NI' (BBC News)
A regional strategy is needed to tackle diabetes in Northern Ireland, according to the NI director of a UK-wide charity.

Study: Diabetes Linked to Cognitive Decline (Time.com via Yahoo! News)
More and more scientific evidence suggests that type 2 diabetes may be linked to mental decline, memory loss and perhaps even Alzheimer's disease

Jupiter woman hopes foundation will help children with diabetes (The Jupiter Courier)
Debra Kanney has established a foundation in her recently deceased son's name, which she says is helping her to focus on working with children who might have diabetes and need testing, and those who have been diagnosed with diabetes and need insulin and supplies.

Health Watch: Diabetes Related to Slow Brain Function (WDEF Chattanooga)
Another sympton related to diabetes: slower brain function.

Warning as obesity fuels diabetes epidemic (Daily Mirror)
The number of people being diagnosed with diabetes is soaring, shock figures show.

Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes Category: Health News Created: 1/6/2009 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/6/2009

One person diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes charity warns (Daily Telegraph)
One person is diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes in Britain a charity has warned with almost 150000 people told they had it last year.

A person in Britain is diagnosed with diabetes every THREE minutes (Daily Mail)
The number of people diagnosed with diabetes has soared by 50 per cent in just a year. An analysis of official figures shows at least 150,000 new cases last year – up from 100,000 in 2007.

Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- More and more people with diabetes are living to older ages, thanks to medical advances. But the long-term facilities, such as nursing homes, that care for aging Americans may not be ready for the additional challenges that come with treating patients with diabetes.

Diabetes and healthy nutrition workshop (Summit Daily News)
Learn how good nutrition can help you manage your diabetes. Free presentation by Justin Pollack, ND, Mountain River Naturopathic Clinic. Hemoglobin A1c blood tests & diabetic resources available. Check it out on Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m.