Thermos 185198 Direct Drink Flask, Charcoal, 470 ml, Stainless Steel, Black

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The results were announced at our Professional Conference in 2019 and published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. The results Diabetes UK is proud to be at the forefront of over a decade of pioneering research into type 2 diabetes remission. Our DiRECT study has been pivotal in transforming the lives of people with type 2 diabetes by showing that the condition can be put into remission through weight loss. The new findings from DiRECT confirm that for some people, it is possible to stay in remission for at least five years. A fantastic gift for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors, it also comes in Rose Pink if you like the sound of it but think they’d prefer it in a different colour. Multi-wall insulation: Double-wall insulation creates a vacuumed layer, which is vital for keeping hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold. Some flasks include more layers for even better insulation. The 100% stainless steel construction of today’s flasks means there’s no risk of inner walls shattering when dropped. Kieran Ball was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2013 and started DiRECT the following year. Kieran lost 22kg and put his type 2 diabetes into remission in the first year of the study. Having taken part in the DiRECT extension, he is still in remission today. Kieran said:

A good thermos flask can give you several years of service and even add greatly to your lifestyle. If you need a flask for those cold camping trips, see our guide on the Best Tents. It allows you to take your favourite drinks any time, anywhere, especially when on long trips. There are numerous excellent options to choose from when shopping for a thermos flask. They come in different models, sizes, and with varied features. Therefore, if you are thinking of getting one, here are some of the important features to look for. The findings are important both for individuals and for national considerations of healthcare costs. The programme used in DiRECT is a huge improvement on previous management of type 2 diabetes, but future studies must seek even better ways to help maintain weight loss.” But we know Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition, and this approach will not work for everyone. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in further research, to understand the biology underlying remission and find ways to make remission a reality for as many people as possible.” What does remission mean for you? The DIRECT study findings support growing evidence that weight loss, and remission from type 2 diabetes, can prevent or delay the complications of diabetes. And while it's encouraging that some people could stay in remission for five years, we also saw that those who regained the weight they had lost, came out of remission. Proving in DiRECT that Type 2 diabetes can be put into remission for two years in over two thirds of people, if they can lose over 10 kilos, is incredibly exciting. Achieving that entirely in NHS primary care is vital.The researchers also looked at data from 82 participants who were part of the original DiRECT control group. Participants in the control group didn’t receive the ‘soups and shakes’ programme in the original DiRECT trial and didn’t get follow up weight loss maintenance support from their GP surgery. The latest results This compares to an average 5-year weight loss of 4.6kg, with 3.4% in remission, for those in the control group We know a DiRECT style approach isn't suitable or doesn't work for everyone with type 2 diabetes. That's why we're continuing to invest in research to find more routes to remission and give more people the best chance to lose weight, maintain weight loss and stay in remission. People with Type 2 diabetes, and healthcare professionals, have told us their top research priority is ‘can the condition be reversed or cured’. We can now say, with respect to reversal, that yes it can. Now we must focus on helping people maintain their weight loss and stay in remission for life.”

Some customers found that they don’t fit in all car cup holders, which can be frustrating since they are supposed to be on-the-go coffee mugs Understanding why significant weight loss results in remission of Type 2 diabetes is at the heart of DiRECT. Studies have so far revealed that weight loss reduces the levels of fat inside the liver and pancreas, which in turn leads to the pancreas ‘rebooting’ insulin production again.Your thermos sees a lot of outdoor use, so go for something that can take a few dings without losing its thermo-regulation capacities. Your best bet would be stainless steel options that have solid or protected lids. On the other hand, those with quirkier designs are best used at home as they are more likely to falter with a few blows. A solid performer in testing, SHO’s food flask kept water chilled for the advertised 20 hours and even managed to keep a portion of ice cream very cold, albeit a little melted, for the same period of time. Similarly, it kept hot food such as pasta piping hot over a period of 10 hours. The flask’s design also proved practical as well as stylish, with neat touches including a handy foldable spork, which stores in its lid, and a rubber carry handle. While the 530ml version is suitable for single portions, those of you looking to share may want to opt for the more roomy 800ml option.

In the extension study, 95 participants from the original intervention group who had received the weight management programme continued to receive support and advice from their GP surgery to help them maintain weight loss over the next three years. To help us understand more about the longer term benefits of the programme, we carried on funding DiRECT for a further three years.

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There are many thermos flask models and designs around these days, so you can get one that fits your style needs. For instance, there are elegant flasks, others with sports models, and others with a fun look to choose from. The primary function of a good quality thermos flask is to keep contents hot or cold for as long as possible, greatly enhancing your lifestyle. They can give you more freedom and flexibility with your fluid intake. Some people would even consider buying two or more thermoses from our list so as to have models of different sizes with varying features to fulfil different purposes.Of course, not everyone likes pink. But if there’s someone on your list who does, this would make a lovely gift. And if you like the sound of it, but pink’s really not their thing, there’s a Graphite (aka ‘dark grey’) one available too. The DiRECT five-year follow up shows that the rapid weight loss programme brings about considerable weight loss at five years with low-intensity support. The most important question now is how the follow-up programme can be even more successful at an affordable cost.” What's next? Remission of Type 2 diabetes can be life changing, DiRECT offers one potential solution, we are committed to working with the researchers and the NHS to ensure these exciting findings reach people with Type 2 diabetes as soon as possible.