Learn how carbohydrate counting works, how to estimate carbs in everyday foods and how better meal planning can support blood sugar management.
Lagos-based start-up EatWell Technologies launches EatWell AI, a personalised nutrition platform tailored to African diets, integrating meal analysis, activity tracking, and community health partnerships to drive proactive wellbeing in Nigeria and beyond. EatWell Technologies, a Lagos-based digital health start-up, has…
Excess intake of starch-derived sweeteners, especially from soft drinks, accelerates absorption, strains the liver, and heightens risks of obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes, with implications for pregnancy and childhood health, says Prof. Dr. Okan Bülent Yıldız. Excess consumption…
While popular breakfast porridges are often considered healthy, experts warn that the type of grain, processing method, and added ingredients can significantly influence their nutritional value and effect on blood sugar levels. Popular breakfast porridge can be far less healthy…
A TikTok video by Israeli presenter Michal Tsafir comparing common foods to sugar cubes has ignited controversy over how different carbs affect blood sugar and health, prompting experts to clarify the nuances of nutrition and metabolic risks. An Instagram video…
A comprehensive analysis of over 720,000 adults reveals a potential connection between heavy artificial sweetener use and higher chances of developing type 2 diabetes, prompting renewed debate over sugar substitute safety. A new meta-analysis drawing on data from more than…
New research highlights the substantial health benefits of incorporating stair climbing into daily routines, offering an accessible way to improve fitness, cardiometabolic health, and manage blood sugar, especially for those in their 40s. Walking up stairs may sound too simple…
Originally developed to manage Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are now being recognised for their broader health benefits and potential risks as they become more widely used beyond weight loss. GLP-1 medications, best known by brand…
Research using Veterans Health Administration data reveals that adding GLP-1 receptor agonists to basal insulin does not significantly change the chances of patients stopping insulin, challenging previous assumptions about their role in insulin withdrawal. A new analysis of veterans with…
The Greek Diabetes Society recommends moderation for adults with diabetes, highlighting the risks of hypoglycaemia and blood sugar fluctuations linked to alcohol intake. Alcohol is not forbidden for people with diabetes, but specialists say it should be treated with caution…
Salvaţi Copiii is fundraising for Romania’s inaugural integrated university clinic in Bucharest to improve care for children with diabetes, amid rising cases and complex treatment needs, aiming to serve over 1,500 young patients annually. Romania plans first integrated children’s diabetes…
UC Davis Health’s innovative, coordinated approach enhances blood glucose control across hospital units without increasing hypoglycaemia risk, setting a new standard in inpatient diabetes management. UC Davis Health has reported durable gains in hospital diabetes care after building a multidisciplinary…
Advances in continuous glucose monitoring devices are enhancing blood sugar management for people with diabetes, but experts emphasise the importance of understanding device limitations and proper use for optimal care. For people living with diabetes, continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs,…
