Explore practical diet and nutrition guidance for diabetes, including healthy foods, meal planning, portion control and everyday eating habits for better management.
Despite differing estimates, analysts agree that the expanding demand for HbA1c testing, driven by rising diabetes prevalence and technological advances, will sustain double-digit growth in the market, with laboratories maintaining their dominance even as decentralised testing gains momentum. Forecasts for…
Clinicians highlight the potential benefits of brief walks after eating for blood glucose control and digestion, while emphasising individualised timing and safety considerations for people with diabetes. A short walk after an evening meal is not a cure-all, but clinicians…
Emerging research suggests that treatments like spinal cord stimulation, ultrasound, and remote ischaemic conditioning may activate healing signals remotely, offering new hope for persistent diabetic foot ulcers where traditional methods fall short. For people with diabetes whose foot ulcers persist…
A Chinese research team has demonstrated that a simple dry-heat process applied to quinoa flour improves bread quality and shows promising blood-glucose-lowering effects in diabetic mice, marking a significant step from lab research to potential food application. A Chinese research…
Experts emphasise the need for regular ketone checks in type 1 diabetes, as a new FDA-approved wearable device enables continuous dual glucose and ketone monitoring to help prevent diabetic ketoacidosis. Experts are urging people with diabetes who are at risk…
A closer look at the varied types of sugar, their sources, and the potential health impacts of different sweeteners, especially fructose, in our diets. Sugar is often treated as a single ingredient, but the chemistry is more varied than that.…
Research at the Florida Institute of Technology suggests that curcumin, the compound in turmeric, may preserve aorta structure and function in diabetic rats, raising hopes for future vascular benefits but highlighting the need for human trials. Researchers at the Florida…
Emerging research highlights the importance of recognising night-time symptoms such as frequent urination and dehydration as potential early signs of type 2 diabetes, encouraging proactive health checks to prevent complications. Night-time symptoms can sometimes offer early clues to type 2…
Recent research challenges the notion of weak willpower behind post-meal sweet urges, highlighting the roles of biology, habits, and environmental cues. Strategies for managing cravings include balanced meals and fruit alternatives, offering practical steps rooted in scientific findings. A report…
A study from Changsha highlights the importance of social support in stress management and self-care among people with type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, suggesting that psychosocial factors are vital for effective disease control. A study published…
Routine screening for gestational diabetes during pregnancy, crucial for ensuring maternal and fetal health, is gaining renewed attention as experts highlight the importance of early detection and management to prevent long-term complications. Many pregnant women dread the oral glucose tolerance…
Ain Shams University Hospitals has inaugurated a dedicated ‘Qadam Saheeh’ room to enhance early detection and prevention of diabetic foot complications, integrating comprehensive services and free treatments to reduce amputations among diabetic patients. Ain Shams University Hospitals has opened a…
