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diabetes

Practical advice, insights and news from across Walnut Grove Clinic and Walnut Grove Studio.
19th February, 2026

Why Regular Foot Care Matters More Than You Think

By Emma Phillips

When we think about wellness, we often focus on nutrition, movement and mental health, yet our feet are frequently overlooked. They carry us through life every day, absorbing pressure, supporting...

21st August, 2025

Why Foot Health Matters in Diabetes

By Lea Shrubshall

The feet are particularly vulnerable in people with diabetes due to impaired circulation and sensation. Small injuries, like a blister or crack, can go unnoticed and worsen quickly without proper...

20th February, 2025

The Importance of Footcare

By Lea Shrubshall

When we think of health, our feet are often the last thing on our minds, but taking care of them is crucial, not just for staying mobile, but for our...

20th June, 2024

Men’s Health

By Kathryn Harper

Men’s health in the UK is an important issue that is gaining more awareness and attention. Men in the UK face a range of health issues such as prostate cancer,...

18th March, 2024

What is a Dietician & How can they help?

By Sam Twine

Hello readers! I’ll start by introducing myself. I am Sam, a Registered Dietitian. Not many people have heard of Dietitians, so I’ll briefly explain what a Dietitian is. What is...

17th October, 2023

Empowering Heart Health: Your Guide to Preventing Coronary Heart Disease

By Sally Parsons

Being diagnosed with a heart condition or facing heart surgery can be an overwhelming and life-altering experience. Over the past decade, I have had the privilege of supporting and guiding...

19th June, 2023

Why Exercise is important if you have Diabetes

By Candy Minshall

Exercise is a low-cost and side-effect-free ‘Superhero’ to those that may have diabetes. Exercising regularly can help improve a range of metabolic hormones and the body can become more efficient...

19th June, 2022

Diabetes – what are the risks and what can you do about it?

By Zara Ford

Diabetes is a condition where there is no insulin, not enough insulin or there is insulin resistance. We all need insulin to live. It does an essential job. Glucose in...

18th March, 2022

The evil that is sugar!

By Zara Ford

Pure white and deadly was how John Yudkin put it in 1972 (a British nutritionist and former Chair of Nutrition at Queen Elizabeth College, London). It was the first publication by...

20th January, 2022

How to lose weight

By Zara Ford

Overweight? Fed up with diets? Read on……. Over the years I have helped many people with their weight, talking them through the myths and the science. This is my chance...

29th November, 2021

6 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

By Zara Ford

Apple cider vinegar is a popular home remedy. People have used it for centuries in cooking and medicine. Many people claim it can relieve a wide range of health complaints,...

29th November, 2021

How sugar is killing us and what we can do to stop it

By Zara Ford

Well, it’s sugar awareness week   and I want to get across my long-held views that it is sugar that is killing us and not fat!! I am not a...