Explore practical diet and nutrition guidance for diabetes, including healthy foods, meal planning, portion control and everyday eating habits for better management.
Analysis of PET/CT scans from more than 100,000 people suggests active brown adipose tissue may be associated with protection against several major diseases, although it does not prove a direct cause. A new Nature study suggests the body’s brown fat…
A new InHealth-run NHS screening centre is due to open in Castle Quarter in October, giving people with diabetes another way to access checks designed to prevent avoidable sight loss. A new diabetic eye screening centre is due to open…
A study suggests sharing a meal with a trusted companion may slow the rise in blood glucose and speed recovery after eating, although it is not a substitute for medical care. Metabolic health may depend on more than diet, exercise…
Early, substantial weight loss combined with exercise, muscle-building and prescribed treatment may restore insulin sensitivity and improve the chances of type 2 diabetes remission , though the condition can return. Type 2 diabetes can, in some cases, be pushed into…
The new GlucoLens service interprets 14 days of sensor readings, linking glucose patterns with food, sleep and stress and suggesting small lifestyle changes. SympaFit has launched a new web-based report service designed to turn two weeks of glucose data into…
Apples generally raise blood glucose more slowly, while plain pumpkin contains less sugar overall and has a low glycaemic load. Both foods also provide fibre that may support digestion. Apples and pumpkin can both support digestion, but they affect blood…
Research suggests late risers and people with impaired metabolic health may experience a stronger blood sugar response to carbohydrate-rich breakfasts. A carbohydrate-heavy breakfast is often treated as the healthiest way to begin the day, but researchers say that assumption does…
The Ukrainian singer says injections prescribed for insulin resistance caused rapid weight loss but were followed by severe digestive symptoms, a three-month recovery and a partial rebound in weight. Ukrainian singer Mila Nitich has said she lost 12kg after taking…
Rich in beta-glucan, pearl barley may support heart health and steadier blood sugar after meals, although it is not a treatment for diabetes and is unsuitable for people with coeliac disease. Pearl barley is often overlooked as a side dish,…
The Phase III upLIFT study has enrolled all 16 planned participants with insulinoma or non-islet cell tumours, with topline results expected in mid-December 2026. Rezolute said it has finished enrolling patients in its Phase III upLIFT trial of ersodetug, a…
Studies suggest fenugreek may modestly improve blood sugar markers, while evidence for cinnamon and ginger remains more mixed and supplements may interact with diabetes medicines. Fenugreek, cinnamon and ginger have long been used to flavour sweet and savoury dishes, but…
Analysis of nearly 88,000 older adults with fatty liver disease found lower rates of liver decompensation, hospitalisation and death among GLP-1 users, but higher risks of osteoporosis and retinopathy. A class of diabetes and weight-loss medicines built around GLP-1 receptor…
