Discover practical lifestyle and wellbeing advice for living with diabetes, including exercise, sleep, stress management and healthy habits that support everyday health.
Research shows that most online information for managing diabetic foot ulcers is difficult to read and varies in quality, potentially impacting self-care and leading to serious health outcomes. People living with diabetes are expected to manage most of their own…
A Taiwanese woman’s case reveals how even habits perceived as healthy can contribute to severe metabolic liver damage, highlighting the importance of comprehensive lifestyle changes over isolated healthy foods. A Taiwanese dietitian has highlighted a case that shows how a…
New research presented in Milan indicates women with history of gestational diabetes are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes earlier and may experience more severe disease, highlighting the need for long-term monitoring. New research to be presented at the European Association…
A controlled clinical trial from Washington University indicates that a very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet may significantly improve liver fat and blood sugar control in people with obesity-related metabolic conditions, surpassing other dietary plans. A tightly controlled clinical trial from Washington…
A new meta-analysis indicates that GLP-1 receptor agonists such as liraglutide and semaglutide remain effective for weight loss and glycaemic control in adults aged 65 and over, though closer monitoring for side effects like constipation and hypoglycaemia is advised. The…
A comprehensive analysis of over 18 million reports uncovers differences in adverse event profiles of popular GLP-1 receptor agonists, highlighting gastrointestinal, psychiatric, and other effects that may influence clinical monitoring and patient counselling. A large pharmacovigilance study of glucagon-like peptide-1…
Researchers at University College Dublin have unveiled the full protocol for Bump2Baby & Me+, a digital coaching programme supporting pregnant women at high risk of gestational diabetes. Moving from trial to standard practice across hospitals in Ireland, Spain, Poland, and…
The Yolanda Mayorga Centre for Health Extension and Promotion in Managua hosted a diabetes awareness event focusing on foot care for older adults, integrating community service with nursing student training to improve early detection and management of complications. Older adults…
Recent research suggests that metformin, a widely used diabetes medication, may influence cellular pathways related to ageing, sparking renewed interest in its wider health benefits beyond blood sugar control. Metformin, a mainstay treatment for type 2 diabetes for decades, is…
A podiatrist advocates for a paradigm change in diabetic foot management, emphasising behaviour, support, and shared decision-making to improve outcomes and quality of life amid high amputation rates in the US. Diabetic foot care is increasingly being framed as a…
A comprehensive UK study uncovers distinct patterns in how men and women experience and develop complications from type 2 diabetes, highlighting the need for gender-tailored monitoring and care strategies. A large UK study suggests that type 2 diabetes does not…
Persistent forgetfulness and mental sluggishness often dismissed as stress could signal underlying health issues. Experts emphasise the importance of personalised diagnosis and treatment for brain fog, a symptom linked to numerous conditions, now gaining more medical attention. Persistent forgetfulness, mental…
