Discover practical lifestyle and wellbeing advice for living with diabetes, including exercise, sleep, stress management and healthy habits that support everyday health.
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…
Research from Monash University suggests that metformin, a common diabetes medication, may lower the risk of preterm birth among women with high metabolic risks, prompting calls for targeted trials to explore its potential benefits. Metformin, a low-cost diabetes medicine, may…
Researchers have developed a data-driven method to create personalised virtual cohorts for type 1 diabetes, promising improved testing of glucose-control systems and personalised care strategies. Researchers in Scientific Reports have described a data-driven way to build virtual patient cohorts that…
Regular intake of sugary sodas is increasingly associated with obesity, heart disease, dental issues, and blood sugar spikes, prompting calls for moderation and healthier alternatives amid growing public health concerns. Drinking soda every day may seem harmless in the moment,…
A recent Turkish study suggests that routine blood tests measuring vitamin D levels and white-cell ratios could help identify diabetic foot patients at higher risk of severe illness and prolonged hospital stays, highlighting the potential for low-cost, accessible markers in…
