How glycaemic index affects blood sugar and discover practical guidance on low-GI foods, meal choices and healthier eating for diabetes management.
MiniMed launches its latest insulin pump system featuring a new sensor that prolongs wear time and offers a more discreet, automated approach to diabetes management, aiming to reduce daily burdens for users. MiniMed said its smallest app-controlled insulin pump is…
A groundbreaking probiotic engineered by Chinese researchers has shown promise in detecting high blood sugar and releasing a glucose-lowering hormone in animal studies. If successful in humans, it could revolutionise diabetes treatment by offering a simple, gut-based therapy that reduces…
A Russian physician emphasises that not all porridges are equally healthy, urging consumers to choose grains like quinoa and buckwheat while avoiding overly processed options such as semolina and instant flakes, to optimise blood sugar control and nutritional intake. Not…
Eating vegetables first, followed by protein and starch, could help regulate blood sugar levels and boost meal satisfaction, according to guidance from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and nutrition experts. Eating vegetables first, then protein and starch, may…
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…
