How glycaemic index affects blood sugar and discover practical guidance on low-GI foods, meal choices and healthier eating for diabetes management.
A recent trial indicates that switching from dulaglutide to tirzepatide not only enhances blood sugar control and weight loss but also reduces diabetes-related emotional distress, offering a more holistic benefit for patients. For people living with type 2 diabetes, treatment…
Egypt’s health minister announces expansion of local insulin manufacturing as part of a strategic plan to ensure medicine security, reduce imports, and support export ambitions, following the launch of the country’s first locally made insulin products. Egypt’s health minister has…
Repeated rebrandings and aggressive sales tactics characterise the “Glucose Reset Ritual” scams, which exploit authoritative appearances and false endorsements to deceive consumers into buying ineffective blood-sugar supplements with potentially harmful consequences. The “Glucose Reset Ritual” is less a single product…
While dexamethasone can help mature a preterm baby’s lungs, its temporary effect on blood sugar levels complicates management for pregnant women with gestational diabetes, requiring careful monitoring and communication with healthcare providers. Dexamethasone is sometimes given during pregnancy to help…
Dietitians highlight the health-boosting properties of raisins, emphasising their role in supporting heart health, blood pressure, and digestion when enjoyed in moderation. Raisins may be a modest snack, but dietitians say the dried fruit offers more than a quick sugar…
Recent reviews highlight ginseng’s modest role in blood sugar control and overall health support, but experts emphasise it should complement, not replace, standard diabetes treatments and lifestyle measures. Ginseng has long been promoted as a traditional remedy, but recent summaries…
A recent clinical trial suggests that providing healthy groceries through tailored meal delivery programmes can significantly aid people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, especially those struggling to afford nutritious food, by lowering their HbA1c levels and improving access to…
New research reveals that cooling cooked pasta overnight increases its resistant starch content by around 60%, subtly altering its digestion and potential health effects, without turning it into a miracle health food. Leftover pasta may be more than a reheated…
Sana Biotechnology reveals early clinical success with gene-modified pancreatic islet cells that can survive without immunosuppression, marking a potential breakthrough in diabetes treatment. Sana Biotechnology is advancing what it believes could become a functional cure for type 1 diabetes by…
Guidance from health agencies emphasises balance, portion control, and smart food choices to enable people living with diabetes to enjoy seasonal gatherings safely and deliciously. Summer cookouts can be a source of pleasure and pressure in equal measure for people…
Scientists at Rice University have created a local immune buffer using IL-10 to protect transplanted pancreatic beta cells, extending their survival in diabetic mice and potentially revolutionising cell therapies for type 1 diabetes. Rice University researchers say they have found…
A large-scale study indicates that GLP-1 receptor agonists could offer protective benefits against fractures in older type 2 diabetes patients, though further trials are needed to confirm the findings. Medications in the GLP-1 class, best known for treating diabetes and…
