Latest issue
March - April 2012
Online content
To get a taste of what Balance has to offer, you can sample three features from the latest issue.
Science or snake oil?
Dr Richard Elliott sets us straight on the herbal remedies and nutritional supplements that claim to help treat or cure diabetes.
Steady as she goes
When Carol McCormack was diagnosed with Type 2, she knew she had to gain control - now 5st lighter and medication free, she shares her story.
Lights, camera, action!
Filmmaker Tom Craig takes Balance behind the scenes of his latest diabetes horror movie - and explains why he's doing it.
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Regulars
- This is Diabetes UK
- News
- They say, we say
- Research matters - the latest research from around the world
- Your views
- Columnists
- Recipes - balance favourites
- Bite-sized – food news and tips
- Walk - discovering London's canals in an Olympics-inspired route
- Fundraising focus - celebrating your achievements and events coming up
- Fun & games - win a Morphy Richards Intellistream; Grand Designs Live tickets and a Virgin balloon flight for two!
- Different types - Arthur Smith and Mari Wilson tell it like it is
- Step to it - Steps star Lee Latchford Evans and his partner on diabetes, fitness and the upcoming Steps tour
- Numbers crunching - an insightful look into carb counting for cooks
Life & health
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Health notes - time to put your feet first; your guide to a healthy, balanced diet; Timesulin giveaway; how to get free gym vouchers; what are basal & bolus?: and blood glucose targets guide
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Ask the experts - this time; why you should hold on to your glucagon; the contraceptive implant; and diabetic amyotrophy
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Basic care - no such thing as perfect: sometimes your blood glucose levels may be off target. balance looks at possible causes and what you can do about it.
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Spotlight on - arthritis