How glycaemic index affects blood sugar and discover practical guidance on low-GI foods, meal choices and healthier eating for diabetes management.
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…
A1C testing offers a comprehensive view of blood sugar control over 2 to 3 months, helping to identify prediabetes and diabetes early, and guiding treatment to prevent complications. An A1C test can tell a far broader story than a routine…
Guillermo’s experience underscores that while blood sugar levels can improve with dietary and lifestyle changes, maintaining these improvements requires ongoing effort and regular monitoring to prevent relapse. Guillermo did not expect a diabetes diagnosis to arrive in the middle of…
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…
