Discover practical lifestyle and wellbeing advice for living with diabetes, including exercise, sleep, stress management and healthy habits that support everyday health.
Specialists are urging clinicians to look beyond glucose control after long-term data showed that upper-limb disorders are common, disabling and rarely included in routine diabetes screening. Upper-limb complications in diabetes have long sat in the background of routine care, despite…
Japanese diabetes specialist Zemji Makita promotes a simple salad of leafy greens, vegetables, protein and light dressing as a daily way to support steadier blood sugar and overall wellbeing. At 72, Japanese diabetes specialist Zemji Makita is presenting a simple…
Exercise can improve insulin sensitivity, but diet, stress, sleep, medication and the dawn phenomenon may still keep blood sugar high. Exercise is often recommended as a cornerstone of diabetes care, but a workout routine does not always translate into lower…
Morning walks may help counter the dawn phenomenon, while a 10-minute stroll after dinner can reduce post-meal glucose spikes , but medication, sleep and individual blood sugar patterns matter. The best time to walk for blood sugar control depends less…
Metabolic syndrome can develop without obvious symptoms, as abdominal fat, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol and raised blood glucose combine to increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Metabolic syndrome is often discussed as if it were a…
A University of New Hampshire project found that one electronic reassessment identified clinically significant changes in depression and anxiety that routine intake screening could miss. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire say a simple electronic follow-up check can uncover…
People with diabetes can enjoy mango as part of a balanced diet, but measured portions, carbohydrate counting and choosing whole fruit over juice or dried mango remain important. People with diabetes do not necessarily need to avoid mangoes, but portion…
People with type 2 diabetes can have normal or higher bone density readings while still facing weaker bone quality and a higher risk of hip fractures. For people with type 2 diabetes, a normal bone density result can give a…
A 26-week US trial found that adults with type 2 diabetes not using insulin achieved better blood sugar control and spent about five more hours a day in the recommended glucose range with Dexcom’s G7 device. Adults with type 2…
Swapping refined grains for wholegrain foods and moving lightly after meals may help reduce blood sugar spikes, although these habits should complement, not replace, medical care. High blood sugar can raise the risk of diabetes, but modest changes in daily…
A Taiwanese dietitian says people with diabetes should focus on less processed, lower-glycaemic carbohydrates and pair them with protein and vegetables rather than eliminate starch altogether. A Taiwanese dietitian is pushing back against the idea that people with diabetes should…
Long fermentation may make authentic sourdough gentler on blood sugar, but flour, portion size, toppings and individual responses can change the effect. Sourdough has earned a reputation as a better bread choice for people watching their blood sugar, but the…
