How glycaemic index affects blood sugar and discover practical guidance on low-GI foods, meal choices and healthier eating for diabetes management.
Evidence from Europe and the United States shows that type 2 diabetes varies sharply by income, ethnicity and geography, challenging prevention strategies centred solely on individual lifestyle choices. A commentary on the redGDPS blog says the pattern of type 2…
Standard buttered toast is low in fibre and can be less filling than wholegrain alternatives, while heavily browned slices and mouldy bread raise separate food-safety concerns. Toast may be a breakfast staple in many homes because it is cheap, convenient…
A Rutgers study found three to four additional cases of ischaemic optic neuropathy per 10,000 patients taking GLP-1 medicines over 18 months, but researchers say the association does not prove the drugs are the cause. Researchers at Rutgers University have…
Research from Aarhus and Uppsala universities suggests that a diet built around oats, rye, berries, fish and rapeseed oil may reduce long-term mortality while improving blood sugar control and liver health. A Northern European way of eating is drawing renewed…
A small 16-week trial found that adults with type 2 diabetes improved glucose control and reduced body, liver and visceral fat after switching to a low-fat vegan diet while eating until satisfied. A small clinical trial has found that a…
The London start-up will use Series B funding and a European commercialisation deal with Ascensia Diabetes Care to scale manufacturing and prepare for regulatory trials of its less invasive continuous glucose monitor. Sava Technologies is pushing a new approach to…
Fasting may support weight loss for some people with prediabetes, but it can also trigger dangerous blood sugar swings and dehydration, particularly for those using insulin or sulfonylureas. For people with prediabetes or diabetes, fasting is not a simple yes-or-no…
A dietitian’s ranking of 12 popular breakfast-shop drinks highlights sharp differences in carbohydrate content, with rice milk emerging as a surprising outlier. Breakfast drinks are often treated as an afterthought, but the wrong choice can push carbohydrate intake much higher…
The exclusive partnership will give non-insulin users access to dietitians who can use glucose trends to tailor advice on food, exercise, sleep and stress. Abbott is linking its Lingo continuous glucose monitor with Berry Street’s virtual dietitian service in an…
Endocrinologist Anton Polyakov says controlling calorie intake, staying active, managing stress and getting enough sleep can help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Endocrinologist and dietitian Anton Polyakov has said that lowering the risk of diabetes depends on more…
Studies suggest that putting vegetables and protein before bread, rice or pasta may reduce short-term glucose spikes, but researchers say the long-term benefits remain unproven. A growing body of research suggests that the order in which foods are eaten may…
A gastroenterologist warns that refined white bread is quickly digested and may leave people hungry sooner, while research points to higher-fibre alternatives as a better choice for blood sugar control. White bread is the variety most worth limiting because it…
