Tutu toxicity: three case reports of Coriaria arborea ingestion, review of literature and recommendations for management.

We describe three cases of tutu berry (Coriaria arborea) ingestion resulting in tonic-clonic seizures in two individuals and mild symptoms in the third. Tutu poisoning in humans appears to be a rare occurrence; the last reported case in the medical literature being over 40 years ago. We review the literature on tutu poisoning and recommend extending the period of observation for poisoned individuals from 8 hours to 12 hours or longer.

The prevention of type 2 diabetes: general practitioner and practice nurse opinions.

Background: Primary prevention of type 2 diabetes is now possible with lifestyle or pharmacological interventions in people who are at risk. Primary care would seem to be the legitimate setting for this to take place.

Aim: To explore the views of general practitioners and practice nurses about the detection and management of people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.