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Brown sugar contains slightly more trace minerals than white sugar, but experts say the difference is too small to bring meaningful health benefits. Brown sugar is often marketed as the more natural or more wholesome choice, but according to endocrinologist…
A Kyoto University study in mice adds to evidence that eating fat before carbohydrates may slow gastric emptying and temper post-meal glucose spikes, though human trials are still needed. Researchers have added fresh weight to the case for meal sequencing…
More than 25,000 diabetes-related consultations have been recorded since April as Gauteng combines expanded podiatry services with a new near-real-time dashboard to identify patients at risk of serious complications. Gauteng’s health department says it is stepping up specialist foot care…
New diabetes and liver guidelines point to earlier, more integrated treatment focused on weight, cardiovascular and kidney risk, and protection from metabolic liver disease. At this year’s European Association for the Study of Diabetes meeting in Milan, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic…
Health experts say modest weight loss, regular activity, healthier food choices and routine blood glucose checks can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Keeping a healthy weight remains one of the most effective ways to lower the risk…
November’s annual campaign comes as millions remain unaware they have diabetes or prediabetes, while the condition accounts for a quarter of US healthcare spending. Diabetes Awareness Month returns each November with a familiar purpose: to draw attention to a condition…
Experts at the 2026 ADA Scientific Sessions highlighted advancements in continuous ketone monitoring that could enable clinicians to detect diabetic ketoacidosis earlier, potentially transforming patient outcomes amid rising global rates. Diabetic ketoacidosis remains a major and growing danger for people…
Residents of New Orleans can now apply for free 12-month prevention classes aimed at reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, with sessions beginning in October across three neighbourhoods, as city officials address high prediabetes rates. New Orleans residents who…
A comprehensive review highlights the complex and tissue-specific influence of the FTO gene on metabolism, obesity, and insulin resistance, calling for cautious interpretation of its role in disease pathways. A detailed review in Dove Press argues that the fat mass…
Dexcom’s fifth season of Dexcom U features a record roster of 27 college athletes and underscores a growing shift in perceptions, support, and participation among young athletes living with diabetes. Dexcom has opened the fifth season of Dexcom U, its…
Utah regulators have approved August AI to pilot a supervised AI-assisted system for renewing prescriptions for chronic conditions, marking a significant step in integrating AI into medical administration with physician oversight. August AI has received approval from Utah regulators to…
The Endocrinology Research Centre warns of a non-infectious pandemic as rapid increases in type 2 diabetes in Russia are linked to poor diet and metabolic changes, highlighting the importance of early detection and lifestyle intervention. Russia is seeing a rapid…
