How glycaemic index affects blood sugar and discover practical guidance on low-GI foods, meal choices and healthier eating for diabetes management.
Emerging advice highlights unconventional quick-acting foods like fruit juice, dried fruit, and white rice as effective options for rapidly boosting blood sugar during hypoglycaemic episodes, alongside traditional glucose tablets and gels. When blood sugar drops, quick-acting carbohydrates are usually the…
Scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina have demonstrated in mice that retraining the immune system with stem cell-derived treatments can reverse new-onset Type 1 diabetes, paving the way for human trials aimed at tackling the disease’s root cause.…
Emerging research highlights that manageable daily habits, including diet and movement, can improve blood sugar stability, potentially lowering the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s. Blood sugar swings can leave people feeling shaky, tired or mentally dulled shortly…
New insights highlight the importance of personalised treatment plans and advanced glucose monitoring for better long-term outcomes in type 1 diabetes care. Type 1 diabetes is a long-term condition in which the pancreas makes little or no insulin, leaving the…
The global market for continuous glucose monitoring devices is set to more than double by 2032, as advancements in wearable sensors and digital health tools elevate diabetes management to new levels. Analysts expect the market for continuous glucose monitoring devices…
A surge in marketing claims suggesting cinnamon as a cure for diabetes is challenged by health authorities, emphasising that evidence remains inconclusive and unproven supplements may be unsafe. The latest wave of diabetes-supplement marketing leans on a simple, comforting idea:…
Research from King’s College Hospital highlights that over a quarter of women with gestational diabetes develop hypertension within five months after childbirth, emphasising the importance of early risk identification and cardiovascular monitoring. More than a quarter of women with gestational…
A study using advanced imaging techniques suggests that the elevated risk of bone fractures in those with type 2 diabetes is more complex than previously thought, highlighting the need for comprehensive fracture risk assessments in diabetes care. Type 2 diabetes…
The emerging drug Tirzepatide, with its dual hormone receptor action, offers promising advances in weight and glucose management, yet concerns around digestive side effects and unregulated online marketing highlight the need for cautious oversight. Tirzepatide has become one of the…
New insights into GLP-1 medicines reveal their dual role in delaying gastric emptying and signalling satiety, offering promising avenues for obesity treatment, though side effects and personalised approaches remain key considerations. GLP-1 receptor agonists have moved to the centre of…
Doctors emphasise that preventing type 2 diabetes hinges on daily habits, balanced diets, and regular exercise, challenging the misconception that sugar intake alone is responsible. A common misconception about type 2 diabetes is that it is caused only by eating…
Dr Kevin Fernando, a GP at NHS Lothian, has secured a coveted place at The Diabetes Exchange South Korea 2026, aiming to bring innovative diabetes care insights to the UK after engaging with South Korean clinicians and technology experts. Spirit…
