Explore practical diet and nutrition guidance for diabetes, including healthy foods, meal planning, portion control and everyday eating habits for better management.
New insights confirm that eggs have a low impact on blood sugar levels for people with diabetes, but health benefits depend heavily on what they’re paired with and cooking methods. Eggs are unlikely to send blood sugar soaring, and that…
Despite strong evidence and clinical endorsements, access to continuous glucose monitors remains uneven, especially among underserved populations. Pharmacists and student pharmacists are uniquely positioned to facilitate broader, more equitable utilisation of this vital technology in routine diabetes management. Continuous glucose…
A wholesome-looking breakfast can still spike blood sugar if it’s heavy on refined carbs and added sugar. Experts emphasise the importance of balancing meals with protein and healthy fats, especially in popular options like oatmeal and pastries. A breakfast that…
Healthcare professionals must better understand the evolving algorithms behind automated insulin delivery systems to optimise personalised diabetes care, experts say, as device options and patient needs become more varied. Healthcare professionals need a firmer grasp of automated insulin delivery algorithms…
Emerging research highlights how certain foods and beverages, including grapefruit, alcohol, and high-GI foods, can complicate diabetes control and interact with medication, prompting a rethink of dietary choices for millions with the condition. Certain foods and drinks can make diabetes…
A new Wiley study explores the potential of static stretching to improve blood glucose control and vascular health in adults with type 1 diabetes, offering a simple, accessible addition to traditional exercise regimes. A new Wiley study is examining whether…
Research highlights the potential of butyrate, a gut-derived fatty acid, to influence glucose regulation and inflammation in diabetes, though human benefits remain under investigation. Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid made when gut bacteria break down fibre, is drawing renewed attention…
Registered dietitian highlights the importance of combining plant-based proteins with fibre and healthy fats to promote blood sugar regulation and longer-lasting satiety, particularly focussing on the versatile role of lentils, beans, and edamame in balanced diets. If you feel hungry…
Persistent muscle cramps, especially at night, could be a sign of blood sugar control problems, highlighting the importance of medical assessment for those at risk of diabetes or metabolic disease. Muscle cramps are often blamed on dehydration, overexertion or simple…
Research from National Taiwan University Hospital indicates that initiating SGLT2 inhibitors within 30 days of hospital discharge after severe kidney injury may lead to better kidney outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes, prompting calls for further clinical trials on…
South Korean medtech firm Rokit Healthcare is leveraging Hainan’s medical tourism pilot zone and early-access policy to introduce its AI-driven skin regeneration platform, Dr. INVIVO, into China ahead of full approval, targeting over 8 million potential patients. Rokit Healthcare has…
A sharp increase in haemoglobin A1C levels over four months could indicate either deteriorating blood sugar control or a misleading test result influenced by anaemia, prompting the need for additional tests and context. A sudden jump in haemoglobin A1C, especially…
